People who hear voices or see things others can’t are twice as likely to subsequently have suicidal thoughts or attempt to take their own lives than the rest of the population, a new international study says.
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Queensland beach battered with 7 tonnes of rubbish in a year
Volunteers expecting to find only 2 tonnes of rubbish on a far north Queensland beach are “blown away” when they discover more than 7 tonnes, including thousands of cigarette lighters, bleach bottles and toothbrushes scattered along 7 kilometres of Chilli Beach.
Concern union action could escalate as Queensland Rail starts hiring drivers externally
Queensland Rail says the move is vital to fixing the problems that crippled the south-east’s network, after a win against the rail union at the industrial umpire.
NRL live: Cowboys, Broncos try to shore up finals position in last-round derby
The Cowboys host the Broncos in the Queensland derby to kick off the final round of the 2017 NRL season. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.
The high-tech bunker housing the private documents of more than a million Queenslanders
Step inside the stronghold built to withstand cyclones, floods and fire that houses the last will and testament of Queenslanders dating back to 1916.
Queensland police crack down on oyster thieves
Forget the stock squad and stolen cattle, it seems thieves have their sights set on oysters and police are cracking down on culprits throughout south-east Queensland.
Government's welfare drug test plan 'will increase crime'
Nearly 1,000 doctors, nurses and health care workers pen an open letter to MPs warning the Federal Government’s plan to drug test people will not work, and could increase crime.
Study sheds light on effects of hallucinations with otherwise healthy people
People who hear voices or see things others can’t are twice as likely to subsequently have suicidal thoughts or attempt to take their own lives than the rest of the population, a new international study says.
Skin condition cases at retirement village not being taken seriously, resident claims
The ABC is told at least 20 people at an Aveo facility have been treated by doctors for the same skin condition in the last few months — some of whom have been diagnosed with scabies.
Man sentenced to 10 years' jail for attacking ex-girlfriend with machete
A man who attacked his former partner with a machete at Wacol in Brisbane’s west two years ago is sentenced to 10 years in prison.