He’s 17 years old and can hardly see, but that hasn’t stopped Max — who kept a little girl safe overnight in bushland — from becoming Queensland’s first honorary police dog.
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Alan Jones, media outlets facing record $4.8m million defamation payout over fatal flood claims
The Supreme Court in Brisbane hears the Wagner family is seeking a record $4.8 million in damages against broadcaster Alan Jones and other media outlets, partly in response to last year’s $4.5 million payout awarded to actress Rebel Wilson.
Do you know your rights around access to beaches in Queensland?
You’ve rolled out your towel, wiggled your toes in the sand and contemplated a dip in the cool blue waters. Here’s what you need to know if someone asks you to leave.
'It's about healing': Palm Islanders to share $30m class action payment
Almost two years ago, Queensland Police were found to be racist in their response to the 2014 Palm Island riots. The State Government is now agreeing to pay $30 million to settle a class action and will also offer an apology to the community.
Expo 88 memories dredged up by Brisbane hovercraft revival
Jump aboard with Peter Venn as he takes to the water with one of four hovercraft he built which thrilled almost 140,000 people on the Brisbane River during Expo 88.
Moreton Island resort security told family to vacate public beach
Brisbane woman Lisa Wilkins says she and her family were shocked when a Tangalooma Resort security guard tried to force them off the beach, wrongly claiming they had no right to swim in the area.
Former Neo-Nazi returns to Australia after fighting in foreign war
A former Australian soldier and Neo-Nazi shares why he joined a right-wing war in Ukraine, wielding rocket launchers and grenades, in a battle he was legally able to fight.
State funeral to be held for Queensland Labor stalwart Terry Mackenroth
Former Queensland Labor deputy premier and treasurer Terry Mackenroth dies from a tumour in his lung, 20 years after conquering lung cancer to continue his parliamentary career.
Iranian man faces indefinite immigration detention after drug convictions
An Iranian man faces possible indefinite immigration detention in Australia as he cannot be deported after he serves a five-year jail term over drugs charges in central Queensland.
Alan Jones made 'extraordinary attack' on Wagner family over Grantham floods, court told
Broadcaster Alan Jones is accused of launching an “extraordinary, serious attack” on the Wagner family on the opening day of a defamation case that reduced John Wagner to tears while giving evidence.