The family of a Tasmanian swimmer Ariarne Titmus is celebrating her inclusion in the Australian team for the World Swimming Championships after qualifying in her first race at the Australian titles.
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Hospital ERs to get child safety officers in wake of toddler's death
Child safety officers are to be put in emergency rooms at hospitals across Queensland as part of the State Government’s response to the death of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee.
Release of Mason Jet Lee report could jeopardise court matters: DPP
In an unprecedented move, Queensland’s Director of Public Prosecution attends today’s Cabinet meeting to advise the Government not to release the Child Death Review Panel report sparked by the death of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee in 2016, fearing it will prejudice criminal proceedings.
White spot levy angers out-of-pocket prawn farmers
Queensland seafood farmers say it is unfair they could be charged millions for a levy to combat the white spot disease, claiming the outbreak has nothing to do with them and is the fault of biosecurity officials.
Does cooler weather improve our sense of smell?
As the seasons change and we edge closer to winter, is it possible that our sense of smell becomes heightened?
Gold Coast rapper racks up $621 bill and does a runner into surf, police say
Gold Coast man gorges himself on oyster shooters, lobster and beer at Main Beach’s Omeros Bros Restaurant and then flees into the surf without paying his bill, a Queensland court hears.
NRL live: Knights host Roosters after Dogs give Bunnies a bad start to Easter
The Knights face off against the Roosters in the second match of the NRL’s Good Friday triple header. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary in our live Score Centre.
Tasmanian swim star Ariarne Titmus rises with second national title
Rising Tasmanian swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus records a personal best time over 400 metres, claiming her second title at the national championships.
Brisbane YouTubers crowdfund their way to global violin tour
Brett Yang and Eddy Chen, known as Twoset Violin, raise $50,000 in just five days playing a rendition of their favourite violin piece on the streets of Sydney — helping realise their dreams of a world tour.
Fish found dead after toxic chemical spill at Brisbane Airport
Leaked firefighting foam containing PFOA is believed to be responsible for the death of marine life in waters at Brisbane Airport, the Queensland Government confirms, as residents are advised to avoid seafood consumption from the area in the short-term.