A project is launched to save an intricate Braille globe invented in Queensland in the 1950s — and share the story of the “fairy godfather of blind children” behind it.
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Older Queensland men 'more likely to get skin cancer than other Australians'
Queensland men aged over 55 are the leading demographic for skin cancer and cases in the state are nearly twice the national average, new research finds.
Month's worth of rain falls over south-east Queensland over weekend
Parts of south-east Queensland record between 50 and 100 millimetres of rain, with residents being warned to brace for another deluge today.
The bad behaviours driving Brisbane train passengers nuts
It’s official — train passengers who put their feet on the seat, people who bring their bicycles aboard peak-hour services and those who don’t give up priority seating for those in needs are the most annoying commuters to deal with.
'I give each dollar a job': Families struggle as costs keep rising
Queensland families fork out more than $76,000 a year on general living expenses, with rising costs on housing, food, energy and transport swallowing up the bulk of people’s pay.
Humiliation and the making of Jeff Horn
Jeff Horn realised from early on in his career that the only way to become a champion was to beat one. What he did made history. Now he is preparing for his next big challenge.
Jeff Horn lines up England's Gary Corcoran for title defence
Manny Pacquiao won’t be on the bill, but Jeff Horn is looking to make his first world title defence in Brisbane against English fighter Gary Corcoran.
Why is a postcode driving farmers nuts?
A postcode can seem like a little thing, but in some parts of southern Queensland it is forcing farmers to turn desperately needed backpacker workers away.
Marathon man plans 'World's Biggest Dinner' before Antarctic odyssey
Cancer research fundraiser Carlo Tonini can cross off “running a marathon on every continent” once he completes the gruelling Ice Marathon in Antarctica next month. It’s all part of his endeavours to raise $250,000 for the Cure Cancer Australia Foundation.
Brisbane mum inspires women to take to the road — on two wheels
The lycra-clad crowd that rolls into a coffee shop for a post-ride caffeine hit is usually dominated by men — but thanks to cyclists like Natalia de Clercq, women are increasingly taking their place in the coffee queue.