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Hazard-reduction burns leave a persistent smoke pall over Brisbane, but do they make sunsets better?

Hazard-reduction burns in D'Aguilar National Park near Brookfield have produced a thick layer of smoke sitting over much of Brisbane's western suburbs and CBD.

Australia's tennis world champions heading to the Virtus Global Games in France

Australia's tennis world champions heading to the Virtus Global Games in France

The Australian tennis squad for players with an intellectual impairment, autism and Down syndrome heads to France, having not been beaten since 2015.

Queensland police's new youth crime documentary may show officers violating police manual rules, advocate says

Queensland police's new youth crime documentary may show officers violating police manual rules, advocate says

In a new half-hour film designed to show the challenges of policing youth offenders, more than 20 shots of children appear in handcuffs. Critics say using this level of force is excessive.

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Brisbane City Council launches recruitment push for bus drivers after 1,300 services cancelled in three weeks

TransLink cancelled 1,300 services across south-east Queensland over three weeks between March and April due mainly to driver shortage. It's part of a global trend.

Clinical trials offer hope for children diagnosed with terminal brain cancer known as DIPG

Ruby was just six when she died. Her parents donated her brain tumour to a paediatric cancer research laboratory, hoping her short life might help others.

Some of Australia's most unique species live in the Mary River. Now scientists say it's becoming increasingly vulnerable

A group of scientists and traditional owners is carrying out a complete audit of one of Australia's most vulnerable rivers.

Truck blind spots continue to pose a danger to cyclists, nearly a decade after an inquest called for mandatory sensors

The recent cycling death of a celebrated rural doctor has highlighted the dangers of blind spots on trucks and prompted renewed calls for road safety reforms.

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Queenslanders are living longer than ever, but vaping, sunburn and diets loom as dangers, chief health officer's report finds

Queenslanders are living longer than ever, but vaping, sunburn and diets loom as dangers, chief health officer's report finds

The increase in life expectancy – which does not take in last year's COVID-19 deaths — comes off the back of drops in Queensland tobacco smoking.

Shipping container scams on the rise, as ACCC calls on providers like Facebook to act

Shipping container scams on the rise, as ACCC calls on providers like Facebook to act

Kim Ellison had a simple plan for retirement — to get away from the city, somewhere not too expensive but with enough room for family to stay. Scammers got in the way.

Bushfires continue to burn in Queensland's Western Downs region, evacuated residents face anxious wait to assess the damage

Bushfires continue to burn in Queensland's Western Downs region, evacuated residents face anxious wait to assess the damage

Residents of Queensland's Western Downs endure a second sleepless night at evacuation centres as dozens of fire crews battle multiple fast-moving bushfires.

Queensland's ongoing COVID camping boom poses challenges for national parks

Queensland's ongoing COVID camping boom poses challenges for national parks

The pandemic-driven popularity of Queensland's nature reserves has more than doubled visitor numbers to some south-east parks, bringing fresh challenges for managers and users.

High-risk gamblers 'actively encouraged' to come to Queensland's Star Entertainment Group's casinos, inquiry hears

High-risk gamblers 'actively encouraged' to come to Queensland's Star Entertainment Group's casinos, inquiry hears

Some high-risk gamblers were "actively encouraged" – and even incentivised – to travel to Queensland to gamble at Star Entertainment Group's casinos even though "red flags" should have seen them banned, an inquiry hears.

Childcare sector reaching crisis point over workforce shortages and low wages

Childcare sector reaching crisis point over workforce shortages and low wages

Childcare centres around Australia say they're rapidly losing staff, and there is broad agreement about the root cause of the problem — wages in the sector are just too low.

Queensland police response to domestic and family violence inquiry hears of ugly comments, crews avoiding call outs

Queensland police response to domestic and family violence inquiry hears of ugly comments, crews avoiding call outs

Inquiry into domestic violence responses by Queensland police hears of "dehumanising" and "derogatory" comments about victims and female officers.

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Gold Coast rocket maker forges path in fledgling Australian space industry, building a 'bus' to the stars

From a big warehouse on the Gold Coast, Adam Gilmour is busy building rockets. His company is one of the startups dominating Australia's small but growing space sector.

There’s a place in Florida where you can swim with alligators and not get eaten (ideally)

MIAMI — Want to feel like a bona fide Floridian?

Mixed views over federal government's promise to scrap Cashless Debit Card

For single mother Kerryn Griffis, who has been on the Cashless Debit Card for more than three years, its removal can't come soon enough. But not everyone wants it gone.

Tony and Diane got flood insurance just before their home was inundated, but were too late

The couple's new flood insurance costs them $7,000 a year. They're struggling to pay it and they're not alone, with insurance affordability around the country predicted to get worse.

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As children, Steve and Noel weren't treated as equals, but that didn't stop them joining the army and heading to Vietnam

Vietnam veterans Noel Pope and Steve Collins grew up in an era of segregation but, after joining the army, they were treated as equals for the first time in their lives.

How the United Australia Party's massive campaign budget could influence the federal election

Clive Palmer says he plans to spend about $70 million on the coming federal election campaign. And unlike the last election, he says he is undecided on which major party the UAP will preference.

Jeta Gardens resident Lottie Meek died with COVID-19. Her family is angry the facility wasn't better prepared for an outbreak

Sixteen residents at Jeta Gardens have died with COVID-19 since late December, and it's emerged the Aged Care Safety and Quality Commission raised concerns last year about the facility's lack of preparedness for an outbreak.

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