Filled with stubby coolers, fishing lures and messages of support, a humble esky makes a baton relay journey of its own from Darwin to the Gold Coast.
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Hopes robot chefs will be able to dish up perfect Aussie steak
Robots that can cook dinner like a master chef catch the attention of Meat and Livestock Australia, who hope the technology will be able to serve up the perfect steak for consumers at home.
Snake's 'leap of faith' from tall tree captured on video
There are tree snakes, then there are tree-jumping snakes. A small snake has been caught on camera taking a “leap of faith” to get away from a groundskeeper trying to capture it outside a Queensland school.
Retiring US chemical chief donates $13.5m for UQ innovation centre
Retiring DowDuPont chairman Andrew Liveris is donating $13.5 million to help the University of Queensland build a research centre for budding young leaders with a passion for creating a sustainable future.
Accused murderer avoids trial over backpacker stabbing deaths
The Mental Health Court in Brisbane discontinues criminal charges against French national Smail Ayad over the stabbing deaths of British backpackers Mia Ayliffe-Chung and Tom Jackson, ruling Mr Ayad was of “unsound mind” during the attacks.
Life's a beach: Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall tour Gold Coast
Prince Charles and Camilla tour Queensland’s glitter strip, beginning with the athlete’s village, as they continue their official Commonwealth Games duties.
13yo girl charged after using Snapchat to 'threaten' another teen
A 13-year-old Cairns girl is charged after allegedly sending a series of threatening messages to another girl via the mobile messaging app Snapchat, amid concerns it is the platform of choice for cyberbullies because it is so hard to monitor.
'We want our money back': Commuters waiting past midnight to leave opening ceremony
Commonwealth Games organisers face criticism after thousands of people faced lengthy waits on their way to and from last night’s opening ceremony at Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast.
Dylan Voller among Indigenous protesters charged outside opening ceremony
Former NT youth detainee Dylan Voller and two other protesters are charged after trying to enter Carrara Stadium during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
Thousands stuck waiting for buses to Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
Thousands of people found themselves stranded at a Broadbeach bus stop on the Gold Coast waiting for shuttle buses to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony at Carrara Stadium late this afternoon.