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New skipper Bassett leads Diamonds to victory over England
A wonderful captaincy debut from shooter Caitlin Bassett leads Australia’s Diamonds to a win in their Quad Series opener against England.
Teen killed in crash on Centenary Highway, west of Brisbane
A 19-year-old teenager is killed in a fiery car crash on the Centenary Highway at Ripley, west of Brisbane, prompting a reminder from authorities about the responsibilities that come with holding a driver’s licence.
Nation's biggest pineapple producer expands in Top End
From 400,000 pineapple plants to three million, Australia’s largest pineapple producer continues to expand its NT farm.
Judge criticises 'pathetic' Queensland corrections system as drug addict jailed
Queensland’s corrections system is “pathetic” for not rehabilitating a convicted drug dealer, a Supreme Court judge says, calling for more resources to tackle ice-related crimes “plaguing” the community.
Joke book 'recycling bin prank' triggers neighbourhood scam fears
Brisbane residents left upset by an absurd “recycling program” notice supposedly issued by the local council can rest easy after it was unveiled to be a prank perpetrated by a Brisbane boy, his brother, and a friend.
Car 'doing U-turn' hits group of cyclists in Brisbane
A driver who may have been blinded by the sun runs into a group of cyclists at West End, in inner-city Brisbane, injuring five people, including one who has critical head injuries.
Risky, flammable building products targeted in new Queensland safety blitz
Queensland Parliament hands new powers to the construction watchdog to crack down on suppliers of flammable cladding and other unsafe building products, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in London.
100pc fly-in, fly-out workforces banned in major Queensland mines
Locals living in regional towns near mines are being given a leg up to get jobs in the mining industry in laws passed with bipartisan support in Queensland Parliament overnight.
What happened? Dissecting the Broncos' Eels horror show
It’s never a good time to give up 50 points in front of your home fans, but Brisbane’s suddenly listless defence is a major worry ahead of the NRL finals.