When she was 12 or so, an Australian schoolgirl sent a postcard with her name on it off to the Planetary Society, where it was digitised and put on a mini-DVD to travel the solar system on the Cassini craft. Now it’s crashed into Saturn.
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Charges against Wallabies' Higginbotham dropped over late-night Valley incident
The Queensland Reds player and Wallabies forward was charged over an alleged incident in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley precinct, but charges have been withdrawn after “extensive negotiations” with his lawyer.
Ipswich council's deputy to stand down amid 'shocking' week
An emotional Ipswich Mayor, Andrew Antoniolli, announces his deputy has “agreed to stand down” from the position amid a week which has “shocked and rocked” the council, west of Brisbane.
Piano prodigies learn early that life's not fair
Six Australian piano prodigies push the boundaries of their psychological states in the brutal world of elite competition, vying for the international spotlight at the Lev Vlassenko Piano Festival, currently being held in Brisbane.
Share Shed: Where you can borrow, not buy, what you need
Imagine a shed filled with everyday items that you can borrow anytime you need them. It will soon become a reality in Brisbane.
Man charged with punching Kevin Rudd's godson in same-sex marriage row
A man who allegedly punched former prime minister Kevin Rudd’s godson during an argument about same-sex marriage is charged with assault.
Bus union, Brisbane council reach in-principle agreement in pay dispute
The bus union and Brisbane City Council reach an in-principle agreement on a three-year wage and conditions deal that may now end an 11-month-long industrial dispute.
Coroner finds that anti-smoking drug, Champix, contributed to young man's suicide
A coroner recommends drug manufacturer Pfizer put a warning label on its anti-smoking drug, Champix, after a mother’s four-year fight to prove that it contributed to her son’s suicide.
Ipswich council CEO charged with corruption
Ipswich council chief executive officer Jim Lindsay is charged with official corruption after an investigation by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission.
World-renowned Goshu Wagyu herd sold to Shamrock Station
Shamrock Vale Station in south east Queensland buys the world renowned Goshu Wagyu cattle herd for an undisclosed price.