Falling sugar prices force some canegrowers in the Burdekin to sign a cane supply agreement with their sugar miller, Wilmar.
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Kyrgios, Thompson put Aussies on top of US in Davis Cup
Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson put Australia on the cusp of making the Davis Cup semi-finals after establishing a 2-0 lead over United States at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
Australian music royalty join voices against domestic violence
A national recruitment project is underway calling for Australians to sing against domestic and family violence in an innovative move led by some of the country’s top musicians.
What it's like to be part of the Mud Army
Meet one of the members of the Mud Army who has given up his time to clean up homes following the recent flooding in south-east Queensland.
Calls for government to help residents in high-risk flood zones
Residents badly affected by flooding in Queensland and NSW say they have no low-cost housing alternatives, and want compensation or a government buy-out of their land.
Queensland pulls out of NAPLAN online trial over glitchy website
Queensland state and Catholic students will not participate in the online pilot of NAPLAN testing next month over a number of glitches the Education Minister says will disadvantage school kids.
Broncos flex muscle with win over Roosters
Attack is no longer a problem for the Broncos, as they bounce back to post a comfortable 32-8 win over the Roosters at Lang Park.
'Callous' father gets nine-year sentence for 3yo daughter's manslaughter
A man who discovered his three-year-old daughter dead in his lounge room is sentenced to nine years in jail.
Selfie conscious: Lens people went to for the perfect picture
Long before smartphones, selfie sticks and one-swipe filters, having your “perfect” picture taken still took lots of practice, preparation and plenty of posing.
Wine industry gives world's top sommeliers a taste of Australia
As chefs from the world’s 50 best restaurants descended on Melbourne, Wine Australia invited their sommeliers along as well.