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Brisbane's Olympic Games organising committee has cut 10 members, including powerbrokers and Olympians, after a 100-day review said it should be streamlined.

Whitehaven beach on Whitsunday Island is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May, but that didn’t stop voters in Big 7 Travel list. Have your say in the comments section

Think of the Whitsundays and it’s easy to imagine luxe resorts, romantic honeymoons and the recently-popularised babymoon. Because of this high-end reputation, many locals can dismiss the Whitsundays as a place only reserved for newlyweds and retirees. Honestly, I was one of them.  But now, post-Whitsundays adventure, I’m a total…

Children have been collected by worried parents from a childcare facility where a worker was charged with indecent treatment of a four-year-old.

The Dolphins intend to keep star centre Herbie Farnworth long term as coach Kristian Woolf backs his team without 10 injured guns against North Queensland.

Queensland and Dolphins prop Josh Kerr will respond to a breach notice from the NRL which includes a $10,000 fine.

A state government has been accused of sending "mixed signals" after rejecting a proposed coal mine in a major food bowl.

One state's police respond to up to 180,000 domestic and family violence calls every year and need more support, with unions calling for change.

Acting commissioner Shane Chelepy says other state agencies should have a greater role in responding to ‘social issues’ including DV and mental health

A new Tasmanian DemosAU poll gives the Liberals a 34.9–24.7 statewide vote lead over Labor, implying the Liberals will win the most seats but be short of a majority at this Saturday’s election. I also cover how the Coalition’s vote was inefficiently distributed at the federal election, as well as…

Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.