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Queensland is facing a week of unsettled weather, with most of the state expected to experience showers and storm activity. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that some regions are on alert for severe storms, with the potential for warnings in the central and west of the state.
A reggae-rock band from Queensland's Gulf Country is hoping to take their music global after opening for ARIA-award-winning rock sensation King Stingray. The DMC Boys, from Doomadgee, played their biggest show yet, and are now looking to make an impact in Australia and beyond.
The family of Jeremiah Rivers, a 27-year-old Gija man from Western Australia's Kimberley region, is still waiting for answers five years after his disappearance. Despite a coroner's findings that he likely met with foul play, the family remains frustrated with the lack of progress in the investigation.
Aussie Red Hatters, a social club for women over 50, has been embracing the motto 'girls just want to have fun' as they come together to celebrate friendship, freedom, and fulfilment. With 328 ladies registered from across Australia, the theme for October's event is fun and flowers.
Queensland's ambulance ramping crisis has been exposed by frontline paramedics, who say they are spending entire shifts with patients stuck outside overcrowded public hospital emergency departments. The crisis has led to concerns about delayed response times and the impact on patient care.
The family of a 51-year-old man who died waiting for an ambulance in Brisbane is calling for answers after learning about delays in his care through media reports. Health Minister Tim Nicholls has apologized to the family for their distress.
A 53-year-old man died waiting for an ambulance at his home in Brisbane's Annerley suburb on Saturday night, prompting a review into the incident. The Queensland Ambulance Service has launched an investigation into the matter, which is one of two recent cases of patients dying while waiting for medical care.
Australian chickpea prices have surged towards $1,000 per tonne in some regions, driven by global volatility, El Niño's impact on Indian crops, and strong demand ahead of Ramadan. The price jump is a significant boost for growers, with some able to take advantage of stronger prices.
The hotel demand study showed us that we were 800 beds short every night in our region,
The owner of Australian budget airline Bonza has pleaded guilty to a $US500 million fraud scheme in the United States. Joshua Wander, co-founder and CEO of 777 Partners, was charged by the FBI over a plot to defraud the company's lenders and investors.
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