Almost anything goes — including stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and dragon boats — when it comes to getting down the Brunswick River for the Mullum2Bruns Paddle.
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Firefighters, paramedics save puppy and kitten pulled from house fire
Cattle dog Holden and kitten Chip have been saved by emergency workers after almost dying in a house fire.
Former CFMEU boss accused of raping woman he met at a bar
Dave Hanna will stand trial on two rape charges after being accused of forcing himself on a woman he met outside a bar in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
'Consumed by a woodchipper': Two men, woman charged with murder over 'horrific' death
Two men and a woman are charged over the “absolutely shocking” death of a man in an industrial woodchipper, which was originally considered an accident.
Will Queensland follow Ireland in moves to lift the ban on abortions?
While Ireland has just voted ‘yes’ to repeal the ban on abortion, in Queensland it remains a crime and women who choose to “unlawfully” have an abortion can be sent to prison.
'What kind of animal leaves a little girl in a river?': Tiahleigh's mother speaks of losing daughter
Tiahleigh Palmer’s mother and the foster brother of the murdered 12-year-old girl share their sides of the tragic story, with her mum saying Julene Thorburn left her daughter “there to die” at the hands of her foster father.
Maroons name Origin team light on experience for game one
The Maroons axe Matt Scott and Darius Boyd from their team for Origin I, putting out a less experienced line-up for the series opener against NSW at the MCG.
'Wussification of children': Kids party games where no-one loses
Parents allowing their children to play modified versions of party games such as Simon Says and musical statues where no-one loses aren’t doing them any favours, a child expert warns.
Queensland Government keeps Commonwealth Bank payments secret
The Commonwealth Bank spends millions to get access to students in classrooms around the country, but the Queensland Education Department says it is “contrary to the public interest” to reveal how much it receives from the company.
Council denies conflict of interest despite Adani paying staff wages
Isaac Regional Council insists there is nothing wrong with Adani paying more than $1 million in wages, housing and car costs for council staff members whose job is to scrutinise the company’s projects.