A review into how Queensland’s disaster management system dealt with Cyclone Debbie and subsequent flooding will include a public poll, asking 900 residents their opinion on the official response.
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Glory tie up A-League finals spot with win over Roar
The Glory lock away an A-League finals berth with a 3-1 victory over Brisbane Roar at Perth Oval.
Brumbies embarrass Reds in Aussie Super Rugby derby
The Brumbies extend their unprecedented winning streak against Australian Super Rugby opposition to 10, with a 43-10 thrashing of Queensland at Canberra Stadium.
Aussies lose Davis Cup doubles but still lead tie
Australia misses the chance to wrap up its Davis Cup quarter-final tie against United States following a loss in Saturday’s doubles rubber at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
Rare rock dust found in Lockyer Valley could become World Cup gold mine
A pair of Queensland geologists think they have struck brown gold in unearthing a rock dust capable of growing pristine grass in the middle of the Arabian desert, with hopes it will land them a massive turf deal for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Focused Nick Kyrgios winning over the doubters at Davis Cup
A more focused Nick Kyrgios is having a career year, and his Davis Cup performance for Australia against the United States is the latest evidence.
Explosion at Queensland abattoir injures five
Three people sustain third-degree burns and others are treated for smoke inhalation in an electrical explosion at JBS’s processing plant at Riverview in Ipswich.
Armed robber jailed for shooting Brisbane security guard
Timothy Campbell Rowe is likely to be deported after serving time for shooting a 62-year-old security guard in a botched robbery attempt in northern Brisbane last year.
Cairns MP Rob Pyne reveals use of medicinal cannabis before legal in Queensland
Queensland MP Rob Pyne reveals he was a user of medicinal cannabis to treat muscle spasms before he entered State Parliament — and before it became legal for Queensland doctors to prescribe it.
Canegrowers Burdekin sign cane supply agreement
Falling sugar prices force some canegrowers in the Burdekin to sign a cane supply agreement with their sugar miller, Wilmar.