Thousands of American sailors flood into Brisbane for a well-earned shore break after the arrival of the nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan.
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Childhood dream to channel crossing: Brisbane amputee to take on treacherous swim
Michael Powell wants to prove age and a disability are no match for a man with a dream who is prepared to do the work.
Prince Charles and Camilla to attend Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are heading to the sunshine state for a royal tour during the Commonwealth Games next April, combining their official roles at the event with a luxury holiday.
Clive Palmer 'arrogant and bloody-minded', Mayor says
The Mayor of Townsville hits back at Clive Palmer denying responsibility for sacked Queensland Nickel workers, saying he is stifling the community and leaving a legacy of failed enterprises.
New strawberries a treat for the taste buds
Strawberry lovers are in for a treat, with new nutritionally rich, dark-red varieties released onto the market.
Government 'misses the mark' on marine parks
A redrawing of Australia’s network of marine parks could be implemented before the end of the year, but opinion is still divided about the way forward.
Vandals spray-paint word 'die' on Brisbane Hare Krishna temple
A Hare Krishna temple is vandalised with the word “die” spray-painted on a wall on Brisbane’s southside, just two days after a pig’s head was dumped at the Islamic College of Brisbane.
'Why not move?': Palmer denies responsibility for sacked Nickel workers
Clive Palmer defends going on a European cruise while some former Queensland Nickel workers are unable to pay their bills saying: “If you haven’t been employed for two years it doesn’t show too much initiative about yourself, does it?”
Queensland Opposition apologises for claiming new parole board 'stacked with women'
The Queensland Opposition is forced to apologise for claiming there is a “major gender imbalance” on state’s parole board, with men outnumbered two to one.
Can the Gold Coast keep up with its 'crazy' construction boom?
On the northern Gold Coast, half-built houses, tradies and their vans are a common sight in an area where the population has jumped a whopping 35 per cent in a year.