A mentally ill prisoner with a drug problem has her application to terminate her high-risk twin pregnancy at 20 weeks rejected because she does not have the capacity to make decisions about her health.
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Victoria crushes the Allies in AFLW State of Origin
The Victorians are far too strong for the Allies in the first-ever AFL Women’s State of Origin match, winning by 97 points at Docklands.
City slicker pooches learn the country skills of herding sheep
Sheepdogs who live a long way from the farm get the chance to do what comes naturally at a herding school south-west of Brisbane.
Man in critical condition after truck crash near Port of Brisbane
A truck crash near the Port of Brisbane leaves two men injured, one critically, and causes significant delays to more than 100 semi-trailers travelling in and out of the area.
Possum snags Bunnings greens after being caught red-handed
Forget the traditional sausage sizzle — a brazen possum is caught red-handed with enough greens to last a lifetime after busting into a Brisbane Bunnings nursery in broad daylight.
No Battle of Brisbane II as Pacquiao pulls out of Horn rematch
Jeff Horn will face an unknown opponent for his world title defence, after Manny Pacquiao pulls out of the Battle of Brisbane II.
This man made a DIY powerwall from scrap batteries, and says 'anybody could do it'
Brisbane man Pete Matthews spent 18 months collecting and wiring together thousands of discarded batteries to create his own “homebrew” version of a Tesla Powerwall. He says it’s reduced his power bill by quarters.
Barrister Sam Di Carlo charged with perjury
High-profile barrister Sam Di Carlo is charged by Queensland’s corruption body for allegedly lying during an investigative hearing.
Man in hospital after being allegedly set alight
A 65-year-old man fights for his life in hospital after being allegedly doused with petrol and set on fire, south of Brisbane.
Queensland asks 'what winter?' after unseasonably warm weather
Queensland endures its warmest winter on record with daytime temperatures soaring 2.24 degrees Celsius above the long-term average, the Bureau of Meteorology says.