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Global report charts 'catastrophic' wildlife decline

Global report charts 'catastrophic' wildlife decline

The world's monitored wildlife populations are down 73 per cent, with Australian species and the reef in the crosshairs, a major report warns.

'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

The heat is on Queensland's opposition leader as a conservative crossbench vows to challenge abortion laws in the likely event of a change in government.

PM's XIII: Kobe to take his shot for Maguire's Broncos

PM's XIII: Kobe to take his shot for Maguire's Broncos

PM's XIII: Kobe to take his shot for Maguire's Broncos

PM's XIII: Kobe to take his shot for Maguire's Broncos

Kobe Hetherington can use his Prime Minister's XIII appearance in Port Moresby to set the tone as he aims to start under Michael Maguire at Brisbane.

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Man jailed after leaving victim's body in wheelie bin

Man jailed after leaving victim's body in wheelie bin

A man has been jailed for 18 years.after killing an acquaintance, hiding his body in a wheelie bin and then raping a young woman while she walked home at night.

Election hopefuls urged to tackle severe weather threat

Election hopefuls urged to tackle severe weather threat

Governments should stem the decline in emergency service volunteers as climate change threatens more and increasingly severe natural disasters, a report says.

Dodgy tweets and shirt dog Labor on Qld campaign trail

Dodgy tweets and shirt dog Labor on Qld campaign trail

Decade-old social media posts have come back to haunt a Labor candidate ahead of the Queensland election, forcing the premier to step up in her defence.

Music venue The Zoo to reopen with new name - Crowbar

Music venue The Zoo to reopen with new name - Crowbar

Much-loved Brisbane live music venue The Zoo is set to reopen under new management.

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Tributes grow for girl, babysitter killed in fire

Tributes grow for girl, babysitter killed in fire

Tributes grow for girl, babysitter killed in fire

Tributes grow for girl, babysitter killed in fire

Tributes are gathering outside a home east of Brisbane after a blaze killed an eight-year-old girl and her 31-year-old babysitter.

Second body found after fire, babysitter believed dead

Second body found after fire, babysitter believed dead

Second body found after fire, babysitter believed dead

Second body found after fire, babysitter believed dead

A second body found in a burnt-out home is believed to be the woman who was babysitting an eight-year-old girl who died in the fire.

It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

Healthy living, happy voters. Labor and the LNP have put health front and centre in the Queensland election campaign.

Perfect Cooly Gold 10 would make Ali's Day

Perfect Cooly Gold 10 would make Ali's Day

Perfect Cooly Gold 10 would make Ali's Day

Perfect Cooly Gold 10 would make Ali's Day

Ali Day has confirmed this year's Coolangatta Gold will be his last if he wins the iconic surf event for a 10th time in as many starts.

Child dead, person missing after fire at unit complex

Child dead, person missing after fire at unit complex

Child dead, person missing after fire at unit complex

Child dead, person missing after fire at unit complex

A child has died and another person is missing after an early morning fire at a unit complex in Brisbane.

Bombers soar into top eight with win over Suns

Bombers soar into top eight with win over Suns

Bombers soar into top eight with win over Suns

Bombers soar into top eight with win over Suns

Essendon have surged into seventh spot on the ladder after posting their third straight victory, a nine-point win over Gold Coast.

Kings blitz Bullets in deflating Boondall return

Kings blitz Bullets in deflating Boondall return

Kings blitz Bullets in deflating Boondall return

Kings blitz Bullets in deflating Boondall return

Xavier Cooks did the early damage as the Sydney Kings mounted more early-season NBL misery on the winless Bullets in Brisbane.

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Premier doesn't 'need anyone to hold his hand' on trail

The Queensland premier says he will welcome the prime minister's arrival but won't need anyone to hold his hand during the state election campaign.

Taipans hold firm to seal consecutive home NBL wins

The Cairns Taipans held off a fast finishing Tasmania JackJumpers to seal back-to-back home NBL wins.

Opposition election pledge dismissed as 'weasel words'

Queensland's premier has dismissed as "weasel words" the opposition leader's pledge to stand down if crime numbers don't decline in his first term of office.

Teens given 'joke' prison terms for killing Uber driver

The family and friends of an Uber driver who was fatally stabbed say they are disappointed his teenage killers will likely be released in under ten years.

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Forward-thinking Dew takes on full-time role with Lions

Brisbane's premiership defence has received an early boost after Stuart Dew accepted a full-time coaching role at the Lions.

'Don't agree on everything': leaders divided on nuclear

Queensland is on track for an LNP government but that doesn't mean Peter Dutton would be able to bank on the state's support for building nuclear power plants.

No jury for teen murder trial after election spotlight

A teenager accused of a woman's stabbing murder has been granted a judge-only trial after youth crime emerged as a key Queensland election issue.

Buddy blueprint behind Lions' post-Daniher plans

There is a Lance Franklin precedent that offers Brisbane Lions plenty of optimism in their post-Joe Daniher era.

Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat

Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.

Language lessons serve to foster reconciliation

A language revitalisation project in Queensland has resulted in bilingual resources for local schools, videos of elders' stories and a podcast series.

Daniher's 12-month retirement pause to win flag

Joe Daniher would have retired if the Brisbane Lions had won last year's AFL grand final, but he hung around another year before completing his incredible exit.

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