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The NBL had a big night last night — because LaMelo Ball had an even bigger one
Basketball young gun LaMelo Ball has had plenty of hype in his debut season in the NBL — now his record-setting performance for the Illawarra Hawks has made headlines here, and in the NBA.
Badly burnt koala rescued by grandmother in her underwear has been 'put to sleep'
The koala dramatically saved by a woman running through burning bushland is euthanased as wildlife organisations say up to 1,000 koalas have been killed in the bushfire crisis with one group describing the scene as "Ground Zero".
Meet the town giving firies and bushfire survivors a free holiday
As many as 22 Brunswick Heads businesses are offering free holidays for families and firies affected by the bushfire crisis, and they encourage others to do the same.
Miner killed working underground in central Queensland
The overnight death of 57-year-old worker Brad Duxbury at the Carborough Downs Mine is the seventh death in the state's resources industry in about 18 months.
Could a 90km water pipeline save this Queensland town's dam from running dry?
Days after the Queensland Opposition renews its commitment to a floodwater pipeline from north Queensland to alleviate drought, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a feasibility study into piping water into the Southern Downs from Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam.
Morning chorus of birds captured at Samford Ecological Research Facility
'Galaxy of sounds' to be recorded for acoustic observatory of Australian wildlife
A "Google maps for sounds" is launched in a world-first project that will continuously record the the calls and choruses of Australian wildlife over five years, helping scientists to better track and monitor endangered animals.
'It works, but there's a reason he's my ex': Single parents reveal how they make ends meet
No matter where you're from and what your circumstances are, being a single parent is really tough. We've found three people from different walks of life willing to tell us what they do to get by.
Sad-face emojis handed to residents who fail rubbish bin audit
A council on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is undertaking rubbish bin audits, with officers publicly outing recycling wrongdoers by leaving colourful notes.
'A political football': Indigenous leaders question Canberra over pre-election housing promise
Indigenous leaders in Cape York and the Torres Strait accuse the Federal Government of playing politics with remote housing, as confusion mounts over an undelivered multi-million-dollar funding pledge.
Dead sisters were known to child services, Queensland Premier vows 'thorough investigation'
Kerri-Ann Conley is remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of her two daughters as Child Safety Minister Di Farmer says she wants answers after the two children were found unresponsive in a car on Saturday.
Australia crushed Pakistan by an innings and five runs in the first Test in Brisbane
'A lot of hatred, a lot of pain': Bougainville survivors find hope with historic referendum
Survivors of the 10-year conflict in Bougainville remember their pain but hope for a better future with a historic referendum.
After being suspended in Queensland, this 'notorious' and 'dodgy' builder is working in Victoria
Subcontractors and suppliers are warned to "exercise caution" when dealing with Frank Nadinic, whose building company's licence was cancelled in Queensland over alleged illegal activity on a construction site.
Pakistan star Babar Azam makes Brisbane breakthrough against Aussie attack
Pakistan batsman Babar Azam's century in Brisbane doesn't prove he can play Test cricket — he's just shown his mettle under Australian conditions, writes Geoff Lemon.
Valentine Holmes returns to NRL after being cut by NFL's Jets
The North Queensland Cowboys confirm the signing of the former Queensland Origin star who was released by the American NFL's New York Jets on the weekend.
Tributes for little girls who died in hot car, as mother faces murder charges
A 27-year-old mother will spend the day in the watch house before fronting court on Monday for allegedly killing her one and two-year-old girls, who were left in a hot car outside their home south of Brisbane.
Woman charged with murder of sisters arrives at watch house
Tributes left for 'happy little girls' who died in hot car, as mother faces murder charges
A 27-year-old mother will spend the day in the watch house before fronting court tomorrow for allegedly killing her 1- and 2-year-old girls, who were left in a hot car outside their home south of Brisbane.
Australia eventually clinches victory in first Test against Pakistan
It may have taken a little longer than it would have hoped, but Australia claims a big victory over Pakistan in the first Test at the Gabba, running out a winner by an innings and five runs late on the fourth day.
