Community, Country ‘ruptured’ over iron ore mine damage
Traditional Owners are seeking $1.8 billion in compensation from iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group over economic and cultural loss.
Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation wants...
Victoria moves to bin assisted dying ‘gag’ on doctors
Doctors will no longer be muzzled from initiating voluntary assisted dying conversations with terminally ill patients under long-called-for law changes.
A "gag clause" that banned...
Young family among bodies to be handed back to Israel
The remains of the youngest and one of the oldest captives seized by Hamas during the attack that ignited the war in Gaza are...
Foxtel backflips on service cuts to West
Foxtel has backflipped on a decision to cut streaming services in remote areas, including the Central West.
Foxtel made the announcement in late January that...
Roads cut, communities isolated but floods welcomed
Roads have been cut and communities isolated but flooding has been welcomed by one inundated region.
As Western Australia mops up after a cyclone direct...
Truck erupts in flames on highway
The still of the night in Emerald was shattered by loud explosions as a B-triple truck carrying oil and dangerous goods erupted into flames...
Blackwater man charged with child sex offences
A 32-year-old Blackwater man has been charged with child sex offences following extensive investigations made by Blackwater Criminal Investigation Branch detectives.
Police allege the man...
New chlorine system improves water quality at Emerald Aquatic Centre
TWO new chlorine feeders have been installed at the Emerald Aquatic Centre this month to ensure consistent water quality and public safety, as well...
Boy bitten in latest dingo attack at tourist spot
Fishermen have come to the rescue of a boy attacked by a dingo at a popular tourist destination.
Rangers are investigating after the 12-year-old was...
Voters’ attitudes to refugees revealed in fresh polling
Australians want refugees and asylum seekers to be treated with compassion, as the major parties are warned against taking their eyes off the cost...
Gregory student celebrates QCE achievement award
The outstanding achievements of secondary school graduates have been recognised at the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Awards in Brisbane this week, with...
Uni freezes dance intake amid performing arts audit
The only university in Queensland to offer a degree in dance is conducting a broad-ranging review of all its performing arts courses, and has...
Century-maker re-signs
After an unbelievable season for the Texas Rattlers, Clermont cowboy Brady Fielder has inked a brand new deal.
The Central Highlands-talent — who recently...
