The former manager of the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland tells the media “the truth will come out”, after he appears in court over an animal cruelty charge.
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Ripped off, bullied and harassed: Workers 'bonded like slaves', investigation finds
An investigation into worker exploitation finds some foreign workers on Australian farms are “bonded like slaves” to dodgy labour hire contractors.
Bars and clubs 'cutting staff and losing money' after compulsory ID scans
Bar and club owners urge the Queensland Government to rethink compulsory ID scanning, arguing they are struggling to keep the doors open.
Jeremy Cameron suspended for five AFL matches for hit on Harris Andrews
Giants star Jeremy Cameron is suspended for five weeks by the AFL tribunal after being found guilty of intentionally striking Brisbane’s Harris Andrews in an incident that left the Lions defender with brain bleeding and severe concussion.
'Help me, I'm going to die': Witness says he didn't help as victims locked in box
A man did nothing despite a desperate plea for help as two people were locked inside a metal toolbox that was later found submerged in a Queensland dam with their bodies inside, a court hears.
Jobs at fertiliser plant 'saved' by NT gas supply
Incitec Pivot Limited has saved 450 jobs at it’s Gibson Island facility in Brisbane by signing a landmark gas deal with Central Petroleum.
Harris Andrews laughing in dressing room after sickening hit
The Lions vice-captain was laughing and making jokes in the change rooms at quarter-time after being knocked out during the match against GWS, the Lions chairman says, as teammates say say seeing him on the ground was “tough to watch”.
Dreamworld trainer says junior operator knew about emergency ride shutdown
The inquest into a fatal ride accident at Dreamworld is played video of a ride trainer telling police that a junior operator knew how to shut down the Thunder River Rapids the day it malfunctioned, killing four people.
Breastmilk bank running low on precious stock
Australia’s largest milk bank, which supplies a dozen hospitals across three states, is frighteningly close to running out of milk.
What's the best way to help someone experiencing homelessness?
Here are some suggestions if you’ve ever wondered what’s the most helpful thing you can do to help someone who is living on the street.



