One in 70 people carry the recessive gene for albinism, but it takes both parents carrying the gene for albinism to manifest.
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Changes to make snorkelling safer after 10 Queensland deaths in six months
Snorkellers identified as being “at-risk” will have to wear flotation devices while diving at the Great Barrier Reef and other waterways as part of a raft of new safety measures.
Woman held in car for more than an hour
A driver has been charged with deprivation of liberty after he allegedly drove a woman across Brisbane against her will and refused to let her out of the car.
This Queensland paddle steamer was key to the birth of the nation
An exquisite paddle steamer from Brisbane fitted out with Japanese silks and fine timber panelling was used a secret weapon by Queensland’s then-premier Sir Samuel Griffith to entice other premiers to develop Australia’s fledgling Constitution.
Rugby league referee killer's appeal bid denied
A man sentenced to life behind bars for the “cold-blooded” murder of a Brisbane rugby league referee has failed in his bid to have his conviction overturned.
Mobile barber shop provides homeless with more than just hair cuts
The first time some domestic violence survivors sit down at the Jack Reed Barber Shop trailer to get their haircut and “shoot the sh-t”, they cry.
Four-month fundraising run for rare skin condition finishes in Brisbane
It all started for Andrew Biszczak five years ago, when he met an Epidermolysis Bullosa sufferer.
Caloundra light plane crash leaves pilot fighting for life
A Brisbane pilot is fighting for life after the light plane he built himself flipped on landing at a Sunshine Coast airport, leaving him with multiple serious injuries.
Five interesting facts about Spring Hill's historic windmill
For starters, it is the oldest building in Queensland.
Plane flips, crashes at Caloundra Airport
Police said all passengers have escaped, but it is understood two people were trapped.