When Logan mother Terese Trinh rolled up her sleeves to give blood for the first time in 2014, she had no idea it was her own life that would need saving.
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Competitive woodchopping seeing newfound popularity among women
The Australian tradition of woodchopping is enjoying a resurgence in Queensland, with new-found interest from women and children in the traditionally male-dominated sport.
Broncos belt Sharks to climb towards summit, Knights defy the Eels
The Brisbane Broncos temporarily move up to second place with an emphatic win over defending premier Cronulla, after the Newcastle Knights secured a third successive win, beating the top-four-chasing Eels 29-10.
University's 'vote yes' same-sex marriage message withdrawn
Brisbane’s Queensland University of Technology recalls a message sent to staff and students encouraging them to vote yes in the upcoming same-sex marriage postal ballot, claiming it was issued without approval.
From cattle judging to auctioneering, youth take centre ring at the Royal Queensland Show
In the centre ring at the Royal Queensland Show, the next generation is working hard to conserve the future of agriculture.
Threat to shut down uncompliant mines too late for black lung
Alarm bells should have been ringing in 2010, but the health system, regulators, and uncompliant mines failed to stop black lung. Queensland’s Mine Minister has finally drawn a line in the sand.
Black lung patients slam 'disgraceful' coal mines over dust-monitoring failure
People diagnosed with black lung lash out at global miners Glencore and Anglo American after the Government threatened to close four underground coal mines in central Queensland for failing to meet dust-monitoring obligations.
Ex-Hells Angel runs for One Nation in Logan
Queensland’s One Nation leader says he knows their new candidate was once a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang, which has been outlawed in the state.
Slow release fertiliser developed for pineapples shows promising results
A trial of a specially developed slow release fertiliser is impressing pineapple farmers on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Jenny Woodward's top 10 at Brisbane's Ekka
While a day at Brisbane’s Ekka could leave your wallet a quite a bit lighter, ABC Queensland weather presenter Jenny Woodward has tips for the free fun on offer.