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A Queensland family with an ultra-rare blood type is hoping research into lab-grown blood will save lives. The Fa'agase family, including 32-year-old Joe, have a blood type so rare that only 14 Australians have it.
Queensland's opposition demands answers from the government after a report reveals a 59.6 per cent increase in the number of children known to child safety who have died. The report shows 91 children known to the child protection system died in the last financial year.
Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, has allegedly tried to recruit a sitting Liberal MP to join One Nation, raising questions about her influence on Australian politics. The move has sparked concerns about the potential for undue influence in the country's political landscape.
The Australian Defence Force is retiring its $1.1-billion fleet of attack helicopters, known as the Tigers, and replacing them with American Apaches. The Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters have been in service for over 20 years.
A Queensland woman has been handed a suspended sentence for aiding the suicide of her terminally ill husband. Kylie Truswell-Mobbs was given a two-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to aiding the suicide of her husband David Mobbs, who had an aggressive form of motor neurone disease.
A former CEO of a Queensland-based development corporation has been sentenced to 18 months in jail with parole after being convicted of sexually assaulting a young woman on multiple occasions. The victim told the court that her life had been changed "profoundly" by the ordeal.
A 50-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Fernvale, west of Brisbane, prompting a homicide investigation. A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Brisbane has secured its fifth consecutive NRLW grand final appearance after defeating the Gold Coast Titans 20-8 in the preliminary final. The Broncos will face the Sydney Roosters next Sunday.
Brisbane has claimed their third premiership in as many years, overcoming a 17-point deficit in the final quarter to defeat Fremantle in a thrilling grand final. The Lions' victory was built on their ability to win key moments throughout the game.
The Brisbane Lions have secured a historic three-peat premiership with a dramatic comeback victory, leaving players overcome with emotion. Sam Draper, who ruptured his Achilles tendon and feared he may never play again, was reduced to tears as he celebrated the team's remarkable achievement.
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