Ruth Condon says she was only trying to do the right thing when she left bags of clothes outside one of Brisbane’s Vinnies stores. Instead, she’s copped a $252 fine from the council, telling her it’s littering, and left her questioning whether her good intentions were at all worth it.
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Monster fish washes up on Queensland beach
A mystery monster fish nearly 2 metres long and about 150 kilograms is found by a couple taking a stroll along a beach at Bundaberg in southern Queensland.
Documents burned and dumped at union boss' instruction, court hears
A former CFMEU boss accused of having tonnes of union documents burned and dumped days after the royal commission requested them will stand trial.
Jail term 'pathetic' says family of fatal one-punch attack victim
A New Zealand man is sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail over the fatal one-punch attack of 40-year-old Trevor Duroux, after a “scuffle” at a Gold Coast pub during his 18th birthday celebrations.
Meet Australia's unsung female trailblazers
From athletes to scientists, many women from Australia’s past are still largely unknown despite being fierce trailblazers. Here are a few of them.
'I barely got out of this alive': Married at First Sight's Davina devastated by online abuse
Reality television contestant Davina Rankin says she is still dealing with the pain of receiving death threats and cruel comments online, which experts say people feel entitled to dish out because they believe “it’s a consequence of the fame game”.
'He was just trying to kill cockroaches': Man blows up kitchen with bug spray 'flamethrower'
A Mount Isa man trying to kill cockroaches causes a “vicious” explosion by using an aerosol can like a flamethrower, injuring himself and blowing out windows in his house.
Six cows killed by lightning strike 'blown into the fence'
A south-east Queensland cattle producer counts the cost of the recent wet weather, after six of his cows are killed by lightning strike.
Why was Queensland's ban on women drinking in public bars lifted?
Up until 1970 women in Queensland were prohibited from being served alcohol in public bars. So why did that all change? Curious Brisbane investigates.
Mining town jumps at golden chance to be part of Melbourne Cup
A small mining community west of Bundaberg is celebrating after discovering it produced the gold for next year’s coveted Melbourne Cup trophy.