Police set up a crime scene after a man falls to his death from a balcony at the Rydges resort in Cairns, with another man now assisting police with inquiries.
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Man falls seven floors to his death in Cairns
Police set up a crime scene after a 24-year-old falls from a balcony at the Rydges resort in Cairns, with a 19-year-old man now assisting police with inquiries.
What you need to know before you head to the Games
Making preparations for next week’s Commonwealth Games? Here’s your guide on how to get there, what to bring, and which items are banned from venues.
Blackjack smashes record to claim Brisbane to Gladstone line honours
Peter Harburg’s team claims line honours in Queensland’s premier yacht race, smashing the previous race record by nearly four hours.
After breaking her back skydiving, Emma Carey has a new lease on life
Since she broke her back in a horrific skydiving accident, Emma Carey has taught herself to walk again and discovered a positive perspective of life she is determined to share with others.
'Drugs robbed me': Luke's journey from drugs, bank robbery, jail to redemption
A reformed drug addict and prisoner is walking proof that rehabilitation is possible and life can go on even when the odds are stacked against you.
RSPCA 'finds' man who threw cat at wall in social media video
RSPCA animal cruelty investigators say they have tracked down a man believed to be responsible for throwing a cat over a fence and into a wall, after a video of the act was widely shared on social media this week.
Cyclonic surf closes beaches across Gold and Sunshine Coasts
Heavy weather from ex-Tropical Cyclone Iris has prompted lifesavers to close beaches across southern Queensland.
Son keeps dad's memory afloat with yacht made from a shower, batteries and an old plane
As a fleet of 57 yachts sets off from Brisbane’s Moreton Bay today in the annual race to Gladstone, there will be one boat in particular that has sailed against the odds year after year — the handmade, family-owned Wistari.
Single origin bread wins Australia's biggest food prize
Does it matter where the wheat in your bread comes from? It does to baker Michael Klausen.