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Connecting business and culture in remote Queensland

Connecting business and culture in remote Queensland

A consulting business in a remote Cape York community may seem unusual to some but for Sheridan Teitzel, it's at the heart of what she does.

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.

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'Fire in belly': call for home invasion sentence appeal

'Fire in belly': call for home invasion sentence appeal

An attorney-general is seeking advice on whether to appeal sentences handed to teens who attacked a former national rugby star's family in a home invasion.

Loggers more active inside koala park than out: claim

Loggers more active inside koala park than out: claim

Analysis shows 11 of the 20 active logging operations under way in northern NSW are in areas earmarked for a sprawling koala park, conservation groups say.

Prisoners should be kept 72 hours not 21 days: coroner

Prisoners should be kept 72 hours not 21 days: coroner

Prisoners should be kept in watch houses for a maximum of 72 hours, not 21 days, says a coroner following an inquest into the deaths of two women in custody.

Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Gold Coast are desperately searching for consistency as they prepare for a huge AFL test against reigning premiers Collingwood.

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'Profound responsibility' for new victims' commissioner

'Profound responsibility' for new victims' commissioner

'Profound responsibility' for new victims' commissioner

'Profound responsibility' for new victims' commissioner

Queensland's first victims' commissioner has been appointed in a bid to combat soaring rates of violence against women.

The NRLW change that could make Origin even better

The NRLW change that could make Origin even better

The NRLW change that could make Origin even better

The NRLW change that could make Origin even better

Queensland and NSW don't often see eye to eye on rugby league matters but they're on a unity ticket to have the NRLW season start before State of Origin.

Wallabies can wait as flying Ryan ordered to bulk up

Wallabies can wait as flying Ryan ordered to bulk up

Wallabies can wait as flying Ryan ordered to bulk up

Wallabies can wait as flying Ryan ordered to bulk up

Joe Schmidt has met with Tim Ryan to offer some insight after the exciting Queensland Reds winger was left out of the new Wallabies coach's first squad.

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Oscar McInerney will become the most-capped Brisbane Lions ruckman when he lines up against old foe Max Gawn of Melbourne at the Gabba.

Sights set on cataract surgery for Indigenous people

Sights set on cataract surgery for Indigenous people

Sights set on cataract surgery for Indigenous people

Sights set on cataract surgery for Indigenous people

First Nations people are more likely to suffer blindness at a younger age but an Indigenous health program is restoring sight for dozens of patients at a time.

Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider

Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider

Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider

Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider

In torrential Townsville rain, Queensland have beaten a wasteful NSW in front of a sell-out crowd to win the first three-game Women's State of Origin series.

Teens sentenced over Kefu home invasion 'war zone'

Teens sentenced over Kefu home invasion 'war zone'

Teens sentenced over Kefu home invasion 'war zone'

Teens sentenced over Kefu home invasion 'war zone'

Ex-Wallabies star Toutai Kefu's family home resembled a "war zone" after a confrontation with two teenagers who broke in early one morning armed with knives.

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Unshackled Lions to welcome back 'incredible' Ashcroft

Fit-again Will Ashcroft will play for the resurgent Brisbane Lions against Melbourne in their AFL clash at the Gabba.

Minister blasts power plant advice after explosion

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says he had been given incorrect maintenance advice by operators of a power plant after a catastrophic explosion.

'Stick with us': DCE insists Maroons can do a 2022

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says recent history has him believing the Maroons can respond to their MCG thrashing and win the State of Origin series.

When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.

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AFL advice helps Moses deliver for NSW on Origin stage

Halfback Mitchell Moses said he sought advice from GWS star Harry Himmelberg about kicking at the MCG before steering NSW to a crushing win over Queensland.

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

An expansion of a gas project backed by billionaire Gina Rinehart has triggered fears it will lead to the destruction of hundreds of hectares of koala habitat.

Teen released on strict probation after terrorism links

A teen will be subject to a strict probation order after being charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation and spending 251 days in custody.

Vow to fix issues as report faults power firm for blast

Queensland's government vows to fix issues that contributed to a power plant explosion after a draft report identified failings by its state-owned operator.

Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return

Will Ashcroft wants to make an immediate impact in his return from a long-term knee injury for the Lions, which could come on Friday against the Demons.

No second thoughts on three-game Origin for Sky Blues

NSW insist they're pleased the women's State of Origin has expanded to three games, even if under the old system they would already have been crowned champions.

Bus driver accused of fatal crash abused outside court

A bus driver has been abused while leaving court after being charged over a horror peak-hour crash that killed an 18-year-old woman in Brisbane's CBD.

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