A self-described ‘pleb’ who wrote a late-night, beer-fuelled rant criticising Australia’s Rugby Union side, the Wallabies, is shocked by the viral success of his post, which prompted coach Michael Cheika to call him.
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Police offer $250k reward to solve septic tank murder
A $250,000 reward is put up by Queensland police for information that solves the 31-year-old cold case homicide of Wayne Youngkin, whose remains were found in a Brighton septic tank last year.
Land clearing rates in Queensland on par with Brazil: study
Land clearing in Queensland is the highest it has been in the last 10 years, researchers say, with the issue set to be a major battleground in the state election.
Baby bilby triplet Jane meets famous namesake Dr Goodall
One of the triplet baby bilbies born near Brisbane earlier this year is introduced to renowned UK primatologist Dr Jane Goodall, after whom it was named.
Giant-slayers Lightning need more funding to stay on top: mayor
Australia’s first Super Netball title was won by the competition’s only regional team, but the Sunshine Coast Mayor says more investment is needed for the team to stay competitive.
'We're on to something good': Doctors learn how to prescribe medicinal cannabis
A Brisbane cancer survivor says medicinal cannabis helped heal a large ulcerating tumour eating into his neck as doctors prepare to meet in Melbourne to learn more about prescribing the newly available drug.
Lightning's Mostert earns glowing praise after Super Netball grand final win
Sunshine Coast Lightning coach Noeline Taurua describes her defensive star Karla Mostert as a “Trojan” following the crushing victory over the Giants in the inaugural Super Netball grand final.
Lightning strike down Giants in dominant Super Netball grand final win
The Sunshine Coast Lightning are the inaugural Super Netball champions after an emphatic 65-48 win over the Giants in the grand final.
Carlton, Swans and Port Adelaide claim crucial AFL wins
Carlton holds off the Gold Coast charge after Port Adelaide thumped Brisbane and the Swans came from nowhere to beat Richmond. See how it happened in our AFL ScoreCentre.
Dairy farmers' daughters highlight how $1 milk is killing industry
Three daughters of dairy farmers in Queensland’s Scenic Rim are launching a social media campaign to encourage consumers to ditch $1 supermarket milk in favour of branded products.