Queensland News

Health Researchers have found that the presence of particulate matter and diesel particulate decreased levels of the protein responsible for hair growth.

News A disaster situation is unfolding across NSW and Queensland, with dozens of homes destroyed and one village utterly devastated.

Crime A stripper has been found guilty of glassing Neighbours star Scott McGregor after she said he called her a “dirty sl*t”. WARNING: Graphic language

Food & Entertainment One of Australia’s biggest beer brands has released an entirely organic alternative to its lager and cider, and they believe it’s a game-changer.

News Small business leaders fear if rain doesn’t come by Christmas, drought-ravaged communities in south west Queensland will be pushed beyond the “tipping point”.

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News At least 16 people including a two-year-old girl have died on Australian roads since Friday morning, leaving police wringing their hands in frustration.

Environment Dozens of climate change activists have been dragged away by police, blocking roads and defying officers as part of their national protest.

News Traditional wisdom tells you any extra money should go straight onto your mortgage — but following this advice could leave you worse off.

Crime Car theft is on the increase in Australia — and if you live or work in these areas you need to be extra careful.

Health AFL legend Danny Frawley’s final media campaign has been cleared to be played on Australian TV sets following his tragic death.

Health A doctor has issued a warning to tradies after a man suffered first-degree burns from a high-vis safety shirt he wore in the sun.

News Two people have died on NSW roads as the state begins a long weekend, while three others have died in fatal crashes in other parts of Australia.

Lifestyle The woman who could become the world’s first social media referee says action is urgently needed to fight scams and small business problems online.

News The world’s second deadliest fungus has been found growing in Cairns for the first time, sparking a frightening warning from experts.

Politics ACTU president Sally McManus has written to Scott Morrison criticising the decision to leave unions out of a panel to guide training reform.

Money Australian travellers will pay more as the Aussie dollar slips to levels not seen since 2009 after the GFC.

Breaking Australia has been urged by the United Nations to free a Tamil family from detention on Christmas Island while their case is heard in court.

Politics Social Services Minister Anne Ruston distances herself from comments suggesting raising Newstart will do nothing but give drug dealers and pubs more money.

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Health Graphic images of black lungs, rotten teeth and cancerous mouths on cigarette packaging have lost their shock value, Queensland researchers say.

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Weather Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has touched down in southeast Queensland to tour a drought-affected town, while two cabinet ministers do the same in NSW.

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