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Australia's iconic regional show circuit is facing an existential crisis as operators battle skyrocketing insurance premiums, high fuel costs, and crippling labor shortages. Despite the severe financial squeeze, multi-generational show families are fighting to keep the beloved tradition alive.
For the first time in over two decades, Bangladesh is touring Australia for a historic Test series. The unique winter matchups will take place in Darwin and Mackay, bringing top-tier red-ball cricket to the tropical north.
GWS defender Jayden Laverde has been ruled out of the Canberra clash against Gold Coast with a painful rib injury. In freezing, wet conditions at Manuka Oval, the Suns have taken an early lead in a grueling territory battle.
A vibrant wave of competitive pinball is sweeping across Queensland, uniting dedicated custom builders, multitasking mothers, and national champions in a rapidly growing community sport.
The state government has unveiled a revised master plan for the Mackay Base Hospital expansion, locking in a 2027 construction date. The multi-million dollar project promises 128 new beds and a massive boost to local parking, though critics say relief is overdue.
Medical experts are warning parents that giving toddlers more than 500ml of cow's milk a day can block iron absorption, leading to severe and potentially life-threatening anaemia.
A surge in births in Central West Queensland has clashed with a critical shortage of specialized medical care, leaving local mothers facing grueling eight-hour road trips for basic postpartum treatment.
Following the successful rescue of a stranded humpback calf by volunteers on K'gari, wildlife experts are calling for better public guidelines on how to handle marine strandings safely.
A Queensland court has heard harrowing testimony from the sole survivor of a tragic 2022 shooting that claimed the lives of three family members. Ross Tighe recounted the terrifying sequence of events as his neighbor allegedly opened fire over a cattle dispute.
A new marine survey reveals encouraging signs of coral recovery across parts of the Great Barrier Reef after summer monsoons provided crucial relief from heat stress. However, experts warn that the looming threat of future climate events keeps the reef's long-term outlook fragile.
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