Deputy Premier Jackie Trad criticises Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce over disaster relief funding for Queensland farmers in the wake of Cyclone Debbie, he fires back that she is being a “smart alec”, and hard-hit farmers call the whole stoush in “very poor taste”.
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Olympic champ Chalmers falls to McEvoy at national swimming titles
Cameron McEvoy continues his redemption following his Rio disappointment with victory over Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers at the national swimming titles.
Mobile barbershop will give 1,000 free haircuts to the homeless
Two hairdressers in Brisbane’s north are endeavouring to bring dignity to the homeless through a free mobile barbershop, launched today north of Brisbane.
Oldest rookie Barratt makes Australian swim team for world champs
Holly Barratt, at 29, is not feeling her age but people cannot stop talking about it as she becomes the Australian swim team’s oldest rookie.
Before and after photos from Cyclone Debbie
Cyclonic conditions one week, rebuilding the next. Satellite images capture Queensland’s tourism icons two weeks on from Cyclone Debbie.
Queensland gropers to replace prawns with white spot
An aquaculture hatchery in far north Queensland sends 2,500 free fish to farms in the south-east corner of the state affected by the outbreak of white spot disease, in what is described as a “small ray of sunshine” for prawn farmers.
Girls in single-parent households more likely to be obese, study finds
Young girls living in a single-parent home are more than twice as likely to be obese as those living in a two-parent household, Queensland researchers find.
Brisbane comic book creator wants more women in stories
One Brisbane creative thinks more females should become comic book artists and have their stories heard.
Police search wetlands near Brisbane in investigation into Wayne Youngkin's death
Police divers and the Army search wetlands north of Brisbane, looking for clues relating to the murder of Wayne Youngkin, who was last seen 31 years ago.
Making a splash: Ariarne Titmus breaks Tasmanian titles drought
The family of a Tasmanian swimmer Ariarne Titmus is celebrating her inclusion in the Australian team for the World Swimming Championships after qualifying in her first race at the Australian titles.