When the popular young Arnhem Land teacher and environmentalist took her life last month, it hit hard in a community already reeling from an uptick in Aboriginal youth suicide. However, says her father, that story is not her story.
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Rugby league player sues for $1.4m over alleged high tackle
A Queensland Country rugby league player who suffered a brain injury in a tackle sues an opposing player and club for $1.4 million.
'Onerous' cost of IDs should be cut for Queensland teens, committee says
A $66 fee for a proof-of-age card would be “onerous” for the 15 to 17-year-old young people it is designed to help and should be discounted, a Queensland Parliament committee recommends.
Here's why you might not have heard much about the Queensland budget
Queensland Parliament’s annual fortnight of budget estimates hearings will continue on Tuesday after a fascinating and engrossing first week — inside and out — but how many stories have you seen about the actual budget?
One-third of Queensland police officers 'burnt out', survey reveals
A third of Queensland police feel “burnt out” by their jobs and only a quarter feel the service’s recruitment and promotion decisions are fair, a staff survey shows.
Penny-farthing class peddles love of iconic bicycle
A bicycle enthusiast is set to build his 100th penny-farthing alongside his TAFE students in Brisbane.
'Bad blood?': Powderfinger drummer surprised band played gig without him
Powderfinger’s drummer, who found out about a reunion performance at Splendour in the Grass via a text message from a friend in the crowd, is assured by Bernard Fanning it was a “spur of the moment” idea.
Zero to 26C: South-east Queensland rugs up, but not for long
Queenslanders who felt the chill this morning were not alone: Brisbane felt more like Canberra. But the BOM has advised people not to get too cosy, ahead of above-average temperatures later today.
Queensland Government to almost double free parking spaces at public hospitals
A Queensland mum has won a battle against hospital parking prices, after her online petition calling on the Government to intervene against profiteering garnered more than 8,000 signatures.
NSW beat Queensland in women's rugby league Interstate Challenge
NSW successfully defends its women’s rugby league title against Queensland with a 22-6 win in Wollongong.