Australia’s guaranteed access to a fixed copper line telephone service is set to be scrapped by the Federal Government, fuelling concerns for people living in rural and remote areas.
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Cyclone Nora blacks out Pormpuraaw as it crosses Queensland's coast
Cyclone Nora leaves all 230 residents in the remote town of Pormpuraaw on the Gulf of Carpentaria without power, where the category three system crossed the coast late last night, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain.
Cyclone Nora downgraded to tropical low but causes flooding in Cairns
Heavy rain associated with ex-tropical Cyclone Nora causes flooding and landslides on Queensland’s north tropical coast.
Cyclone Nora hits the Queensland coast as a category three system
Tropical Cyclone Nora is expected to weaken slowly as it moves somewhat parallel to the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula.
Baby among three dead in Kingaroy house fire as passer-by saves young boy
Three members of the same family, including a baby and a toddler, are dead after a house fire in south-east Queensland, however one child was saved when a passer-by smashed a window with a chair.
Western Bulldogs beat Brisbane Lions to win AFLW grand final
The Western Bulldogs ignore the controversy of Katie Brennan’s suspension to claim the AFLW premiership with a one-goal victory over Brisbane in the grand final at Princes Park in Melbourne.
Death of pair found on Bribie Island beach treated as suspicious
The deaths of a man and a woman found washed up on a remote section of beach on Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, are being treated as suspicious by detectives on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Why customers are ordering their morning coffee with sign language
A far north Queensland cafe owner is setting her customers a challenge — order coffee with sign language. It’s sending a signal of support to the cafe’s hearing impaired staff as they take their first steps in the workforce.
Shield final rainout an embarrassment, says Bulls coach
Queensland coach Wade Seccombe admits it’s not a good look for the state, with day one of the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania abandoned.
Tree clearing changes could put green energy future in jeopardy, Qld Govt warned
The Queensland Government is warned it may struggle to meet its renewable energy target if it pushes ahead with its controversial proposal to tighten tree clearing laws.