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Torres Strait elders fear becoming climate refugees

Torres Strait elders fear becoming climate refugees

Torres Strait Islanders are challenging the Commonwealth for failing to act on climate change, with closing arguments underway in a Federal Court case.

Mum had 'casual smoke' before checking on girls in car

Mum had 'casual smoke' before checking on girls in car

Mum had 'casual smoke' before checking on girls in car

Mum had 'casual smoke' before checking on girls in car

Security camera footage showed the mother of two toddlers "casually" lighting a cigarette before checking on her girls who had spent several hours in a hot car.

Mam, Reynolds to reunite for Broncos in Roosters rumble

Mam, Reynolds to reunite for Broncos in Roosters rumble

Mam, Reynolds to reunite for Broncos in Roosters rumble

Mam, Reynolds to reunite for Broncos in Roosters rumble

Adam Reynolds is relishing linking up with Brisbane halves partner Ezra Mam on his return from injury for round nine's clash with the Sydney Roosters.

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Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Shoppers and pub patrons could be searched for weapons by police under a proposed expansion of "wanding" laws that have attracted interstate attention.

Forestry Corp compliance squad sets sights on protests

Forestry Corp compliance squad sets sights on protests

Conservation groups have sounded the alarm over a new Forestry Corporation compliance team that will focus heavily on logging protests in NSW.

Settled Brimson revelling in fullback freedom at Titans

Settled Brimson revelling in fullback freedom at Titans

Electric Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has found a home at fullback as the Titans look to kickstart a season that has so far flattered to deceive.

Men charged after police bust 500kg cocaine import plot

Men charged after police bust 500kg cocaine import plot

Three men are facing life in jail after police foiled one of Queensland's largest cocaine importation plots, seizing more than 500kg of the drug.

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Dingo bites boy in latest attack on holiday island

Dingo bites boy in latest attack on holiday island

Dingo bites boy in latest attack on holiday island

Dingo bites boy in latest attack on holiday island

Rangers have reminded people to be vigilant around dingoes on a popular Queensland island after a boy was bitten.

Lions feeling heat ahead of crucial AFL QClash

Lions feeling heat ahead of crucial AFL QClash

Lions feeling heat ahead of crucial AFL QClash

Lions feeling heat ahead of crucial AFL QClash

Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews said another up-front review revealed some "uncomfortable" findings ahead of Sunday's QClash with in-form Gold Coast.

Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

Safety test found upgrade used in crash 'unacceptable'

A safety evaluation of a software upgrade used by military pilots in a helicopter crash that killed four servicemen found it posed a risk.

Gran warned Child Safety before girls died in hot car

Gran warned Child Safety before girls died in hot car

Gran warned Child Safety before girls died in hot car

Gran warned Child Safety before girls died in hot car

The aunty of a toddler who died in a hot car alongside her sister has told an inquest a child safety worker texted the girls' mother about staying off drugs.

Lions not facing doomsday scenario: Jarrod Berry

Lions not facing doomsday scenario: Jarrod Berry

Lions not facing doomsday scenario: Jarrod Berry

Lions not facing doomsday scenario: Jarrod Berry

The Brisbane Lions retain the hunger to turn around their season, but it won't be the end of days if they lose to Gold Coast in the QClash, Jarrod Berry says.

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Children in Queensland police watch houses have been sexually and physically assaulted, with an advocacy group saying the system is not coping.

Haas adamant emotions won't take over against Roosters

Haas adamant emotions won't take over against Roosters

Haas adamant emotions won't take over against Roosters

Haas adamant emotions won't take over against Roosters

Brisbane star Payne Haas is adamant emotions won't boil over in his side's clash against the Sydney Roosters after the Las Vegas racism saga.

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Family pay tribute to grandfather 'killed by gardener'

A grandfather allegedly killed by a gardener has been remembered fondly by his family as they rally behind his seriously injured wife of almost 50 years.

Gillmeister endorses Broncos hitman Piakura for Maroons

Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura plays with the physical impact that would make him an ideal Queensland enforcer in State of Origin says Trevor Gillmeister.

Armstrong's sleepless night before shining as Knight

Newcastle's debutant fullback David Armstrong had a score to settle against his opposite number before starring in the 18-14 win over the Dolphins.

Dolphins suffer double Bromwich blow, Lemuelu in frame

Dolphins brothers Jesse and Kenny Bromwich have added to the side's injury woes but forward Connelly Lemuelu is now fit.

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Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins

Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins.

Suns aim to end AFL road drought at Gabbatoir

All Gold Coast's AFL wins so far this season have been at home and coach Damien Hardwick says they face a major test next week against local rivals Brisbane.

NSW Waratahs trounce Drua to claim fifth Super W title

The NSW Waratahs have piled on eight tries to win a record fifth Super Rugby Women's crown with a 50-14 final rout of two-time defending champs the Fijian Drua.

Swifts shade Firebirds in extra-time thriller

NSW Swifts have dug deep to overturn a large final quarter deficit to score a 77-73 Super Netball extra-time away win over Queensland Firebirds in Brisbane.

Harsher laws for dangerous driving and evading police

Proposed Queensland laws could mean 20 years in prison for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm.

Madden set for scans, Mam races clock to face Roosters

Brisbane No.6 Jock Madden will have scans on a pectoral injury, while Ezra Mam and Selwyn Cobbo will have fitness tests ahead of Sydney Roosters clash.

Dodging polar bears and scoffing butter on Arctic trek

A glaciologist from subtropical Queensland is about to embark on an epic Arctic trek that combines science, adventure and an obscene amount of butter.

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