Protesters who shut down part of Adani’s north Queensland coal port have questioned why they were collectively fined almost $80,000 — more than six times what the mining company faces for dumping coal-polluted water.
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Young fan 'stoked' with present from surfing legend Mick Fanning
Mick Fanning’s professional surfing career is winding down, but he may have inspired a future world champion with the simplest of gestures.
'Devastated' Kirra Beach caravan park retirees vow to fight eviction
A group of retirees fight eviction from their caravan park after getting a letter from the Gold Coast City Council telling them they have to move out of the homes some of them have lived in for 30 years.
Higgins Storm Chasing slammed for alarmist flood forecast
An unofficial, web-based weather forecaster is criticised by drought-stricken farmers for its alarmist warnings of potentially historic floods in outback Queensland that never eventuated.
Doctors allegedly 'turn a blind eye' to illegal cannabis given to children in hospital
When a Queensland father asked a doctor if he could keep giving his daughter cannabis in hospital, the consultant replied “it’s fine as long as you get the dosing right”, a recording obtained by the ABC shows.
Ex-cyclone brings big swells but tidal inundation no longer a concern
Big waves are rolling in as ex-Tropical Cyclone Linda continues to affect southern Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of hazardous surf conditions on the Sunshine Coast, although abnormally high tides are no longer expected.
What a difference a flood makes: North Queensland crops ruined
A month ago Michael Waring’s sunflower fields in north Queensland were golden, but huge amounts of rain and widespread flooding have turned them brown.
Why smoking's killing your chance at a job
Quit smoking to gain employment. That’s what it may take, according to experts, as more employers seek to only hire non-smoking workers. And the law says there’s nothing wrong with that.
Fanning gives surfboard away to delighted young fan
Three-time world champion Mick Fanning gives a young fan in search of an autograph more than he bargained for, handing him the surfboard he just used in his second-last event before retiring.
Hardened Adani supporters questioning whether mine will go ahead
Adani announced it had the green light to build Australia’s largest coal mine last June, but after setbacks and uncertainty over its financial viability, even its local supporters are starting to become weary.