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A fast-moving and erratic fire affects populated areas around Millmerran on Queensland's Darling Downs, with fire authorities saying there are unconfirmed reports two structures have been destroyed.

Parkside Timber's takeover of troubled South West mills is expected to create dozens of local jobs in coming years but has been criticised by conservationists.

The son of a Townsville grandmother who was bludgeoned to death by a teenager after he broke into her home, has spoken of his family's pain after her "brutal and heartless" killing.

Water Minister David Littleproud says he has not promised more water for farmers, while states argue over a review of water-sharing arrangements.

Only a handful of Australia's 250 Indigenous languages are still spoken fluently today, but a new wave of champions are reclaiming the rich history of our First Nations' languages.

John Bryant never planned on becoming a mental health advocate but fell into the role when his father, a respected gastroenterologist, went to work one day and never came home.

Experts are baffled by the cause of an exceptionally large volume of "cornflake seaweed" that has washed up on southern Gold Coast beaches in recent days.

Benches covered in red, white, and green knitting, light poles covered in crochet, and thousands of metres of bunting have created a popular attraction for a small community trying to lift spirits after a hard 2019.

Scientists say a simple structure made of chicken wire and shadecloth could prevent bushfires from causing "widespread population loss" of vulnerable native animals.

A pool, colour TV and aircon greeted families after long-hot drives to the Gold Coast, but these classic 1960s hotels are being rapidly replaced. Does it matter?

Almost 7,000 victims of the 2011 Queensland floods have won a landmark class action. If you don't live anywhere near Brisbane you might think the verdict doesn't affect you but there's a chance you'll be paying the State Government's bill.

Christmas came early for a remote community in far north Queensland with more than a tonne of supplies parachuted out of a military aircraft dubbed the "Battle Budgie".

Extreme weather forecast for summer will reduce the reliability of power supply across Australia in the coming months, with ageing coal plants becoming less reliable, the energy market operator warns.

James Mabo shows no emotion as a Supreme Court jury in Townsville finds him guilty of murder for hitting a woman with a lump of wood and leaving her to die.

A Gold Coast woman has admitted negligence over a drunken tryst on a luxury yacht bound for the Gold Coast. Without anyone acting as lookout the vessel hit several objects, including another yacht.

Noosa councillor Frank James Pardon, a former deputy mayor, is facing numerous historical indecent assault charges for acts alleged to have occurred in the 1990s, including assaulting a child under the age of 16.

Underwater speakers playing healthy coral reefs noises double the amount of fish on damaged reefs, giving scientists hope that sound could be used to help restore them.

As farmers scale back in the face of drought, one Granite Belt Christmas tree producer is holding on and bringing festive cheer to families.