It’s been nearly 40 years since Waverley Stanley left primary school, but he still can’t bring himself to call his teacher by her first name, Rosemary. His deep respect for the teacher who changed his life spurred him to start a scholarships program for other Indigenous kids.
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33yo man charged with murder over stabbing of German tourist in Brisbane
A 33-year-old man is charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of a German tourist in Brisbane on Friday.
Backpackers in Brisbane on edge after fatal stabbing of German tourist
Travellers staying in the heart of Brisbane’s backpacking scene are shocked and unsure about their safety after the fatal stabbing of a German tourist in a “road rage incident” nearby.
Queensland Minister Bill Byrne quits over heart disease
Queensland Labor Minister Bill Byrne has resigned from Cabinet and will not recontest the next state election due to a “life-threatening cardiovascular illness” his colleagues confirm.
Sharron Phillips murder inquest not clear-cut despite latest revelation
A Queensland detective naming the man likely to have murdered Brisbane woman Sharron Phillips in 1986 is yet to convince the dead woman’s sister who still believes their father warrants closer investigation, as the state’s Attorney-General directs a reopening of the murder inquest.
Brisbane Commonwealth Games mascot's operator was 'chemically enhanced'
Legendary producer Ric Birch admits the operator behind iconic Commonwealth Games mascot Matilda was a little spaced out during the Brisbane 1982 opening ceremony.
Kamau double leads City to win over Roar on opening night
Bruce Kamau scores twice as Melbourne City kicks off the new A-League season with a professional 2-0 win over Brisbane Roar.
German backpacker stabbed to death in Brisbane 'road rage' incident
A 30-year-old backpacker on his way home from a night out was almost hit by a car before getting into a fight with its driver and being fatally stabbed in the back and stomach, Queensland police say.
Queenslanders surrender 16,000 guns in national amnesty
The first national gun amnesty in more than 20 years collects more than 50,000 illegal firearms, including 16,000 from Queenslanders.
Sharron Phillips inquest to be reopened after alleged deathbed confession
Queensland’s Attorney-General orders the reopening of an inquest into the 1986 disappearance of Sharron Phillips after police reveal they have identified a man believed responsible for her murder.