And a birthday celebrated in style with lawn bowls and darts the order of the day for a Queenslander marking a remarkable 105 years.
The Queensland government is hailing new oil and gas exploration rights as a way to open up Australia’s first major new oil province since the 1970s. But conservationists claim its the wrong move stepping back in energy history.
The number of young Aussies prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is up tenfold in 20 years – with a stark difference between the most and least wealthy postcodes.
More pressure is mounting on the CFMEU after the embattled union was targeted by the workplace watchdog before a long running Queensland inquiry resumes.
Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is in the box seat to be the next captain of the club after Adam Reynolds announced his impending retirement and endorsement.