When they started out nearly 20 years ago, this world champion rowing team got a frosty reception from the men — that is until they started winning gold.
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Neighbours ignored plea before machete attack, court told
A Brisbane woman who turned to neighbours for help when trying to escape her ex-partner was told to go away and “get off the property”, a court hears.
Trump and Brexit signal changing fortunes for beef exports
A global beef market forum hears of the mixed fortunes of Aussie exports amid Trump, Brexit and cheap beef from India and South America.
'You need to come home, the roof's come off': Storm rips through SE Queensland
Homeowner Chris Lee recalls the moment he arrived home to find the roof of his Goombungee property tearing off in the middle of an intense south-east Queensland thunderstorm this morning.
Wil Anderson's art of politics in the Trump era
Comedian Wil Anderson is instituting the Voldemort rule for what he calls his most political show ever, but no prize for guessing he who shall not be named.
Machete attacker found guilty of attempted murder
A jury takes less than four hours to find Muhumed Samow Ali guilty of attempted murder, after he used a machete to strike his former partner seven times and leave her with a deep gash to the head.
Gabba pitch far from perfect after Adele concerts
A final decision on whether the Gabba can host the AFLW grand final will be made on Friday, as grounds staff warn it could be dangerous to play at the venue so soon after last week’s Adele concerts.
Smaller manufacturers question value of exporting energy
A Melbourne-based wool processor says soaring gas prices are likely to wipe out any profits it will make this year.
Grandmother faces deportation after 50 years in Australia
A Brisbane grandmother who has lived in Australia for 50 years is set to be deported after the Assistant Minister for Immigration denied her permission to stay.
Heads roll over Brisbane council's $60m IT bungle
Two senior officers leave Brisbane City Council over a $60 million blowout for technology upgrades, as Mayor Graham Quirk tries to get the project back on track.