Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef avoids being placed on UNESCO’s danger list after a decision at the annual meeting of its World Heritage Committee, but concerns about water quality targets and land clearing laws remain.
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Father pleads guilty to baby daughter's manslaughter
A Brisbane father pleads guilty to the manslaughter of his two-month-old daughter Lily Rain Cataldo, who died nine days after suffering horrific injuries.
Pacquiao backs Filipino Government's calls for review into Horn loss
Manny Pacquiao uses his office as a Filipino senator to release a statement endorsing calls for a review of his loss to Jeff Horn in the ‘Battle of Brisbane’.
New musical comedy about the life and politics of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen
The new play covers Sir Joh’s ascent to power, prime ministerial campaign and resignation using a range of 60s protest songs, disco and “gloriously trashy 80s songs”.
Do voters care about One Nation preference deals?
Voters in some Queensland electorates are contacted by a polling firm, asking their opinion about a hypothetical preference deal between the LNP and One Nation for the next state election.
Veteran swimming coach Lawrence slams 'bored' Tomic
Veteran swimming coach Laurie Lawrence tells Bernard Tomic “if you don’t want to be a winner, give it away” as sport psychologists wonder what is going on the deflated player’s personal life.
Hospital CCTV shows patient 'crash tackled' by security guard while trying to leave
Footage obtained by the ABC shows a patient at a hospital south of Brisbane being tackled to the ground by a private security guard, resulting in a deep gash to the woman’s head.
Resource boss calls for carrot and stick approach to domestic gas
Cutting GST distribution would send a powerful message to states not prepared to develop their own gas reserves, according to the Queensland Resources Council.
Parole shake-up triggered by grandmother's stabbing death
New parole guidelines are recommended in Queensland following the murder of 81-year-old Elizabeth Kippin, who was allegedly stabbed in her Townsville home last year by a man released on parole hours beforehand.
Clive Palmer and nephew sued over Queensland Nickel
Liquidators appointed by the Federal Government lodge a claim against Clive Palmer, his nephew Clive Mensink and 19 others for about half-a-billion dollars.