Police investigate after two school buses are caught on camera driving through floodwaters in southern Queensland.
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Bundaberg region faces damage bill of ''up to $30m' after heavy rains
Local mayors in the Wide Bay-Burnett region ask for urgent help from the state and federal governments, as the damage bill for flooded homes and roads climbs into the tens of millions.
Sunscreen safety myths fuelling fears against use 'by nearly half of Australians'
Many Australians fail to apply sunscreen on a daily basis because they don’t think it’s safe to use that frequently, research shows.
Aussie women keen to claw back to the top with Ashes win
A “kick in the guts” is giving the Australian women’s cricket team added motivation for this summer’s Ashes series, with Beth Mooney and Jess Jonassen saying they’re super keen to claw back the advantage.
What will it take for the Wallabies to beat the All Blacks?
When it comes to winning, no one does it quite like rugby union giants the New Zealand All Blacks. So what’s Australia to do?
QR's problem-plagued Next Generation Rollingstock train derails
One of Queensland Rail’s troubled new trains comes off the rails at Ipswich, west of Brisbane. It’s the latest in a string of problems for the Next Generation Rollingstock, which was initially supposed to be in service last year.
Gary Ablett's football journey comes full circle to Geelong
Arguably the player of his generation, Gary Ablett has thrilled crowds for 16 seasons — now his career has come full circle, allowing him to return to Kardinia Park and the Cats.
Battery storage could be hard hit by new energy policy
Battery storage for renewable energy may be too expensive under the Federal Government’s new energy policy, the industry says.
Gambling is 'Australia's equivalent of the NRA': Tim Costello
The Alliance for Gambling Reform has slammed plans for a mega casino in Brisbane, saying the gambling industry is Australia’s “blind spot” and akin to the National Rifle Association in America.
Roads remain cut, homes evacuated as floodwaters rise in parts of Queensland
Torrential rain severely damages local roads and wipes out crops in Queensland’s North Burnett region, as community leaders call for immediate action by the State Government.