A Bourke Shire councillor and mother-of-two was reminded of the town’s predicament recently when she had to fill out a form to enrol one of her daughters into childcare.
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Humpback whale rescues prompt calls to rethink shark nets
Three humpback whales have become entangled in shark nets off the Queensland coast so far this migration season, and conservationists are urging the State Government to consider alternative shark control measures.
Giants take down Tigers in AFL cliffhanger, Bombers defeat Suns
GWS claims the scalp of premiers Richmond by just two points in a thriller in Sydney, while Essendon, Melbourne and Brisbane also record wins.
Frosty morning as big chill hits southern Queensland
Temperatures in Queensland’s south sank as low as -7 degrees overnight causing widespread frost — and there’s more cold weather on the way.
Australia's most famous wildlife photographer lost everything, but now has a new focus
Steve Parish’s photos graced postcards and calendars around the world and he once had 125 staff and a $15 million turnover, but he lost everything and went from living in a mansion to a shed.
Man charged with murder after stand-off with police
After a four hour stand-off with police overnight, a 39-year-old man is charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man in Brisbane.
Former One Nation adviser convicted of rape and assault
A jury deliberates for more than 12 hours before finding Sean David Black guilty of raping and assaulting a woman more than a decade ago.
Sliced mushrooms recalled from Woolworths, Coles, Aldi over potential plastic hazard
Punnets of sliced mushrooms sold in Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and independent supermarkets and greengrocers are recalled from across the country due to the potential presence of large pieces of plastic.
10yos wouldn't be charged with crimes under proposed Queensland law changes
Children aged 10 and 11 would no longer be charged with crimes, and teenage offenders could be released to work in the community wearing electronic ankle bracelets under proposed changes in Queensland.
Shannon Noll dumped from 'family friendly' gig after expletive-laden viral video
Singer Shannon Noll is dumped from an upcoming performance at the country’s biggest rodeo a week after a two-minute video of him threatening and swearing at an audience member for throwing a beer can at him went viral.