A resort built on a beach at Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast could fall apart in the next big cyclone or significant storm, residents say, as a recent engineers’ report obtained by ABC News finds the main seawall at the resort is “not compliant”.
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'A backstage pass to our farm': Small-scale dairy operation opens up to guests
A family in Queensland says it is proof small farms can be profitable, after turning its dairy property into a holiday destination.
Defence deal struck for Australian steel
A plan to use Australian steel in a new military vehicle industry is being hailed as a potential boost for manufacturing jobs.
Former Roar, Celtic and Man Utd midfielder Liam Miller dies
Liam Miller, who played for the Brisbane Roar in their 2013-14 championship season after stints with Celtic and Manchester United, dies aged 36 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Brisbane apartment prices hit four-year low, owners accepting 'cheeky' offers
If you needed a sign Brisbane has an apartment oversupply, a two-bedroom unit with city views in one of the most trendy suburbs has just gone $50,000 less than it was bought for two years ago.
Mum on mission to reduce kids' screen time becomes app developer
An Ipswich mother frustrated with the impact of screen time on children is launching her first phone app for time-poor parents that ironically encourages families to play together away from mobile devices.
These city dragons are 'evolving at a pace we can witness'
Humans are now driving environmental change so quickly that we are witnessing what is called “rapid evolution” and water dragons found in city parklands — island-like, human-made ecosystems — are starting to move away from being water dragons, and evolving into something else.
These city dragons are 'evolving at a pace we can witness'
Humans are now driving environmental change so quickly that we are witnessing what is called “rapid evolution” and water dragons found in city parklands — island-like, human-made ecosystems — are starting to move away from being water dragons, and evolving into something else.
Man who killed father with samurai sword gets 37 years' jail
A man who fatally stabbed his father 16 times with a samurai sword for an insurance payout of $2.5m gets 37 years’ jail.
Bartlett to step down from Greens Senate seat, opening door for Waters comeback
Greens senator for Queensland Andrew Bartlett will vacate his Upper House seat at the next federal election, possibly clearing the way for Larissa Waters to return for the party after she resigned over her dual citizenship status.