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Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Responsibility for water fluoridation should return to the Queensland government say researchers who found disadvantaged areas had greater dental disease risk.

McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds

McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds

McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds

McDermott, Wright again to captain Queensland Reds

The Queensland Reds are sticking with their leadership set-up, with Tate McDermott and Liam Wright to captain the side again in 2024.

'Surgical' Schmidt right man for Wallabies gig: Kiss

'Surgical' Schmidt right man for Wallabies gig: Kiss

'Surgical' Schmidt right man for Wallabies gig: Kiss

'Surgical' Schmidt right man for Wallabies gig: Kiss

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss says former colleague and new Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt is an ideal candidate for the role.

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Judge warns of 'harsh' jail terms for illegal gun sales

Judge warns of 'harsh' jail terms for illegal gun sales

A man who sold illegal drugs and guns was told mandatory minimum sentencing laws made it inevitable that he would spend a significant amount of time in prison.

Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Native species are being added to Australia's in-danger list at an alarming rate and 2023 was the worst year on record, a new analysis shows.

Booed Baynes has last laugh as Bullets beat Taipans

Booed Baynes has last laugh as Bullets beat Taipans

Brisbane have moved back to fourth in the NBL standings, beating Cairns 102-84 thanks to a dominant first half and some handy buckets from Aron Baynes.

Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance

Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance

Test hopeful Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play in the Brisbane Heat's BBL challenger final against Adelaide on the Gold Coast.

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The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Sydney Sixers paceman Ben Dwarshuis has fed off his T20 cameo with Australia, culminating in his match-winning bowling display to secure a home BBL final.

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Ben Dwarshuis has taken 5-21 to wrap up a 39-run BBL qualifying final win for the Sydney Sixers over Brisbane, set-up by captain Moses Henriques' 59.

Homicide probe after man dies following fist fight

Homicide probe after man dies following fist fight

Homicide probe after man dies following fist fight

Homicide probe after man dies following fist fight

A homicide investigation has been launched after police say a 53-year-old man died following a fist fight with his neighbour on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

The Queensland government has announced a six-month independent review of the fire and emergency services department's workforce complaints.

'Boring' Schmidt not here to sell Wallabies dream

'Boring' Schmidt not here to sell Wallabies dream

'Boring' Schmidt not here to sell Wallabies dream

'Boring' Schmidt not here to sell Wallabies dream

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt presented himself as the antithesis of predecessor Eddie Jones as he addressed the challenge of rebuilding the national team.

Osteopath sentenced for sexual assaults on two patients

Osteopath sentenced for sexual assaults on two patients

Osteopath sentenced for sexual assaults on two patients

Osteopath sentenced for sexual assaults on two patients

A Brisbane osteopath has admitted sexually assaulting two women who had been longstanding patients, saying he was under stress after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By-election date set for former premier's seat

The seat of Inala has been held by the Palaszczuk family since it was first contested in 1992. It will be up for grabs in March when a by-election is held.

Almost $130 million in drugs seized in police operation

Drugs worth almost $130 million have been seized in southeast Queensland with 44 people arrested after major international syndicates were targeted.

Rippon's coaching first offers Stingers an Olympic edge

Rebecca Rippon, set to be just the second woman to coach a water polo team at an Olympics, has named her squad for next month's World Championships.

Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Major supermarkets are set to face a Queensland parliamentary inquiry following a meeting with state premier Steven Miles.

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Two men charged with attempted murder

Two men have been charged with attempted murder over a serious wounding incident in Brisbane's north

Davila stars in milestone ALM game as Bulls thump Roar

Macarthur FC captain Ulises Davila scored in his 100th ALM match in the Bulls' 3-1 win over Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium to go fourth on the table.

'No parole' declaration for double murderer, rapist

A man sentenced to life behind bars for raping and murdering two girls in 1995 cannot apply for parole until May 2032 following a Parole Board declaration.

Game might be over for Gabba's $2.7b Olympic rebuild

An expensive rebuild of the Gabba could have already run its race only months after being announced as a review of the 2032 Olympic venues gets under way.

Man, 51, jailed for indecent treatment of four girls

A 51-year-old man who indecently treated four girls is expected to be transferred from prison to immigration detention after being sentenced.

Cannibalism follows killer sex session for marsupial

Research has found a mini-marsupial eats its own after males die due to their large testes following mating sessions that can last up to 14 hours.

McSweeney backs Heat allrounders in BBL qualifier

The Brisbane Heat have a new-look batting order for the BBL qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, but new captain Nathan McSweeney has faith in the side's depth.

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