A Brisbane cancer survivor says medicinal cannabis helped heal a large ulcerating tumour eating into his neck as doctors prepare to meet in Melbourne to learn more about prescribing the newly available drug.
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Lightning's Mostert earns glowing praise after Super Netball grand final win
Sunshine Coast Lightning coach Noeline Taurua describes her defensive star Karla Mostert as a “Trojan” following the crushing victory over the Giants in the inaugural Super Netball grand final.
Dairy farmers' daughters highlight how $1 milk is killing industry
Three daughters of dairy farmers in Queensland’s Scenic Rim are launching a social media campaign to encourage consumers to ditch $1 supermarket milk in favour of branded products.
Brisbane landlords dropping rent, offering freebies for office tenants
Fancy a free shop fitout or six months rent free? It is a case of take your pick if you are a potential tenant looking for office space in Brisbane, as landlords battle one of the toughest commercial markets in years.
Rare deep-sea creatures found in depths of Australia's eastern abyss
Scientists use new technology to plumb the dark depths of Australia’s eastern abyss for the first time, revealing an exciting array of rare sea life.
Food trail is passport to travelling the globe in one suburb
Yum cha, gyoza and simmering bowls of pho are tempting tastebuds and bringing people together in southern Brisbane.
AFL live: Can the Lions overpower Port?
Port Adelaide and Brisbane are the next teams up in Saturday’s action, after the Swans come from behind to pip Richmond at the MCG. Follow it all live in our AFL ScoreCentre.
Lightning strike down Giants in dominant Super Netball grand final win
The Sunshine Coast Lightning are the inaugural Super Netball champions after an emphatic 65-48 win over the Giants in the grand final.
Alleged robber nabbed after police stand-off
A man wanted over an alleged robbery with violence has been taken into custody in Toogoolawah, north west of Brisbane, after a seven-hour stand-off involving police.
Solar bonus scheme crackdown in Queensland 'to save $1b'
The rules around how households with solar panels use and sell excess energy stored on batteries could be tightened in a Queensland Government crackdown to ensure taxpayers do not foot a $1 billion bill.