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Two former Iranian national team soccer players have been granted Australian citizenship in Brisbane after seeking refuge from potential state retribution. While their ceremony was celebrated, human rights advocates are calling on the government to resolve the status of hundreds of other Iranian refugees currently living in long-term limbo.
A Brisbane-based builder has been fined $17,270 by the Gold Coast Council after dewatering from a luxury construction site turned Palm Beach canals a shocking rust-orange. Local residents are refusing to eat fish from the area, while water scientists warn the runoff could indicate harmful acid soil disturbance.
With a median age of just 31 and home prices sitting far below the metropolitan average, Mount Isa is fast becoming a haven for young buyers looking to escape the rental trap.
A tragic mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters battling a severe blaze west of Athens has left two crew members dead and two injured. The incident highlights the severe risks emergency crews face as extreme wildfires spread across Southern Europe.
Federal prosecutors have compiled thousands of exhibits and dozens of witness statements against Gold Coast property developer David McWilliams over an alleged $10 million NDIS fraud scheme. Court proceedings revealed new details today as McWilliams faces 13 criminal charges related to misappropriated disability housing funds.
Cotton growers in northern and central Queensland are racing against time to combat a new and potentially devastating fungal disease. The mysterious Ramularia leaf spot threatens crop yields and fibre quality, prompting urgent industry-wide action.
An international traveller has been arrested at Sydney International Airport and charged with allegedly attempting to bribe a public official with $20,000 cash in Brisbane. The apprehension followed a swift multi-agency investigation triggered by the official's diligent reporting of the incident.
The Queensland government is considering a police union proposal to collect DNA from youth suspects without requiring a court order. While police argue the tool is necessary for investigations, human rights advocates warn it strips young people of fundamental legal protections.
A coalition of activists has launched a landmark High Court challenge against Queensland's controversial hate speech laws, which criminalize phrases like "from the river to the sea" and "globalise the intifada." The legal battle hinges on claims that the legislation infringes upon the implied freedom of political communication.
Proposed changes to Queensland's drug driving laws are drawing criticism for potentially penalizing legal medicinal cannabis users. Advocacy groups and legal experts are urging the government to refine legislation to differentiate between impairment and responsible medication use.
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