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'Keep your rubbish NSW': Queensland to bring back dumped waste levy
“Unscrupulous operators” who have been using Queensland as a dumping ground for commercial waste will be slugged a levy by the State Government, after nearly a million tonnes of rubbish was trucked in from over the border last financial year.
How the Comm Games and yellow fever concerns stalled the Reds' trip to South Africa
The Queensland Reds are getting used to adversity after they were refused boarding in Sao Paulo on a flight to Cape Town over vaccination concerns, prompting a 15-hour detour to London.
War-torn Yemen through an Australian's eyes
Shabia Mantoo is using social media to share the stories of families affected by Yemen’s devastating three-year conflict.
QR drivers on the money train pocketing up to $75k in overtime
Queensland Rail drivers and guards are pocketing tens of thousands of dollars a year in overtime as the organisation struggles to recruit dozens more crews to fill a staffing shortfall, new figures show.
Secretive $270m Brisbane council investment arm risks heavy losses: economist
A leading economist joins the call for Brisbane City Council’s investment arm to face public scrutiny amid concern it is secretly exposing ratepayers to unnecessary financial risks.
Dog gone and ingested cane toad poison? Here's how you can save their life
Your family dog is excessively drooling, having trouble breathing, and has started having seizures after coming into contact with a cane toad in the backyard. It can be quite terrifying, but you need to stay calm, because what you do next can mean the difference between life and death.
He cried when he carried her coffin, now Tiahleigh's foster dad is set to plead guilty to her murder
Rick Thorburn’s expected guilty plea to Tiahleigh’s murder will be the final chapter in the “horrific” case that resulted in his wife and two sons also being jailed for their involvement in covering up the Logan girl’s death.
Bus driver escapes jail over off-duty policewoman's death
A Hobart bus driver who hit and killed an off-duty Queensland policewoman is given a suspended jail sentence of three months and barred from driving for two years.
NRL's decision to allow Matt Lodge back looking worse by the week
As more and more suspicions about Matt Lodge’s history and behaviour seem to be confirmed, questions must be asked of the NRL and those who continue to defend him, writes Richard Hinds.