Queensland Rail has spent almost $25 million over two years to ferry rail passengers around on buses when there are problems on the tracks, new figures released to the ABC under Right to Information reveal.
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Naked Farmer tackles mental illness with underwear range
The curator of a popular Instagram page featuring naked Australian farmers is launching an underwear line in a bid to raise funds for mental health workshops and support services.
High ropes company says schoolboy's critical neck injury had 'nothing to do' with its equipment
The company responsible for a high ropes course that left a 14-year-old Brisbane schoolboy with critical neck injuries maintains the incident had “nothing to do with the misuse or failure of any safety equipment”.
Senator supported Adani in Parliament after investing in port
An illegible page on David Leyonhjelm’s register of interests was belatedly replaced, revealing the key crossbench senator as an investor in the Adani Abbot Point coal terminal.
Brisbane alley rapists jailed for 'abhorrent and despicable' attack
Two men who raped a medical student in a dark Brisbane alley, before leaving in a “jovial and cavalier” mood, are sentenced to at least four years and three months in jail.
Stargazers around Australia have sights set on world record
People all around Australia gather at local parks, beaches, observatories and schools in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record.
Boy critically injured in rope course accident on school camp
A Year 9 student is rushed to hospital after becoming entangled and suffering neck injuries at a high ropes course on the Sunshine Coast during a school camp.
Stargazer dazzles with nebula photograph taken in inner-city backyard
A stunning astronomical photograph of a nebula, submitted to the ABC Stargazing project, believe it or not was taken in the garden of an inner-city Brisbane home.
Dayne Beams stands down as Brisbane Lions skipper as he mourns father's death
Dayne Beams gives up the Brisbane Lions captaincy, admitting he is struggling to cope with the grief of losing his father to cancer earlier this year.
Bennett to see out Brisbane contract but Broncos look to Bellamy as replacement
Wayne Bennett is staying put as Brisbane Broncos coach but the club is speaking with Craig Bellamy about taking the reins in the future.