Ex-Cyclone Debbie is causing monsoonal rain and major floods across central Queensland, with Brisbane to get more than a month’s worth of rain on Thursday.
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Peak-hour bottleneck as fire breaks out at Brisbane's XXXX Brewery
A blaze at the XXXX Brewery in Brisbane’s inner west, which led to peak-hour traffic delays, is brought under control by firefighters.
Tomic left out of Davis Cup quarter-final team
Bernard Tomic remains in exile after Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt named an unchanged team for next month’s Davis Cup quarter-final against the United States in Brisbane.
Stowaway snake flies to New Zealand on private jet
A snake unwittingly flies overseas to New Zealand, after likely slithering into the wheel of a private jet in Brisbane.
My form doesn't warrant Origin nod, Oates says
Brisbane winger Corey Oates says he is now more confident under the high ball but still does not think his current NRL form warrants Queensland selection.
Arrest warrant issued for Clive Palmer's nephew
A Federal Court judge finally runs out of patience with Clive Mensink, issuing a warrant for his arrest after the Queensland Nickel former director again failed to turn up to court to answer questions about the company’s demise.
Scientists renew call to curb use of microplastics
As the detrimental impact microplastics have on aquatic ecosystems becomes better understood, and governments crack down on their use, scientists push for consumers to play their part in reducing the impact on the environment.
Can science and faith co-exist?
Scientific experts get theological during a panel discussion at the World Science Festival, delving into the existential question of whether faith and science can co-exist.
Why do people buy bottled water?
A panel of experts at the World Science Festival in Brisbane lift the lid on the ongoing debate over bottled v tap water, and how marketers have successfully led consumers to believe bottled is better.
The battle to get students back into science
Pocket-sized experiments and steams trains could be the unusual combination to help draw disillusioned children back into science, educators hope.