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After a challenging start to the tourism season marked by heavy rains and road closures, North West Queensland is now experiencing a welcome influx of visitors. Savvy "grey nomads" are leading the charge, urging fellow travelers to explore the region and support its vital small businesses.
Approximately 140,000 residents across Greater Brisbane are set to experience quieter skies following significant adjustments to flight paths. While some communities welcome the changes, others express disappointment and call for further action on aircraft noise.
A Toowoomba family is gripped by harrowing uncertainty as their loved one, Jana Armstrong, remains missing for several days. Authorities have escalated their investigation, deeming her disappearance suspicious, as her family prepares for the grim possibility.
From a quiet Queensland studio, the extraordinary legacy of Gunggari artist Bill Dodd continues to inspire. Paralyzed from his youth, Dodd defied physical limitations, creating intricate masterpieces by holding a pen firmly between his teeth.
A clinical second-half performance saw France secure a historic 42-26 victory over the Wallabies in Brisbane, marking their largest winning margin on Australian soil. The defeat extends the Wallabies' challenging run, leaving them winless in the current Nations Championship.
Australia's rising athletics star, Gout Gout, will miss the highly anticipated World Under-20 Championships after sustaining a significant hamstring injury during training. The 18-year-old, who has had a sensational year, has committed to an intensive rehabilitation program with an eye on a powerful return in 2027.
The 2026 State of Origin decider has set a new record as the most-watched game in the history of the interstate rugby league series. An average of 4.29 million viewers tuned in, with a total of over 6 million watching some part of the thrilling decider.
Australia's burgeoning coffee industry is gearing up for significant growth, driven by innovative new plant varieties and increasing consumer appetite for locally grown beans. Researchers and growers anticipate a substantial increase in domestic production, aiming to capture a larger share of the nation's immense coffee consumption.
A proposed new building and construction code in Queensland has sparked widespread confusion across the industry, with unions warning it could jeopardize critical infrastructure projects, including those for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Industry stakeholders are sharply divided on the potential impacts, calling for urgent clarity from the state government.
Leading oral care brand, Hismile, is facing serious scrutiny over allegations of using 'significantly misleading' advertisements on social media. The ads reportedly feature individuals dressed as health professionals promoting products, with some instances showing signs of artificial intelligence manipulation.
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