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Reaping what we sow: cultural ignorance undermines Australia's recruitment of Pacific Island workers

Alice and Scott* have been running their two-storey pub-turned-backpacker hostel in Queensland’s Wide Bay region, north of Brisbane, for more a decade. Over the years they’ve provided accommodation for thousands of backpackers and itinerant workers who come to the region for fruit-picking jobs.

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Bullets pip 36ers in NBL overtime thriller

Tyler Johnson and Jason Cadee have guided the party-spoiling Brisbane Bullets to a pulsating 106-101 overtime win over Adelaide.

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North Queensland wildlife rangers travel to North Stradbroke Island to help investigate saltwater crocodile sighting

Wildlife rangers are searching waterways on North Stradbroke Island off Brisbane after reports a large saltwater crocodile was sighted in mangroves near the town of Dunwich amid further reports of sightings today.

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No sign of reported crocodile off Brisbane

Queensland rangers have been unable to find a crocodile after a "credible" sighting near an island off the coast of Brisbane.

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Australia's rental market will only get tighter in 2023. Could more property investors be the answer?

Renting a property in an Australian capital city is set to become harder in 2023 as an increase in demand and lack of supply drives up rental prices. But is more property investment the answer to the crisis?

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Brisbane Broncos player Teui Robati charged with serious off-field offence

A Brisbane Broncos player accused of a serious off-field offence over the Christmas break has his matter mentioned in court.

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Reported crocodile sighting near Brisbane

Authorities are investigating reports that a three-metre crocodile was seen lurking near a popular swimming area on an island off the coast of Brisbane.

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Australia wraps up ODI series victory with 10-wicket defeat of Pakistan

After rolling Pakistan for just 125, the world champions complete the run chase without the loss of a wicket in the second ODI in Brisbane.

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Knocked unconscious and 'face down' in the sea, yachtsman Matt Visser says CPR saved his life

Rescuers who brought Matt Visser back to life after 14 minutes says his stomach and lungs were filled with water and the yachtsman "was frothing at the mouth" after getting knocked unconscious by his boom in Brisbane.

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Matt Jurman ready to push for new deal at Newcastle Jets

Off-contract Jets co-captain Matthew Jurman believes he still has a lot to offer beyond this A-League season and he hopes to prove it to Newcastle in the second half of the campaign. The 33-year-old former Socceroo played the full match against Western United in a 1-1 draw on Sunday in…

Newcastle Herald

Teenage workers threatened in 'brazen' armed robberies at Brisbane fast-food outlets

Young staff have been left "traumatised" after fast-food restaurants were targeted in four armed robberies on Brisbane's southside over 24 hours.

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Man rams 'stolen car' outside cop station

A Queensland man tried to stop what he believed was a stolen car by driving into it outside a police station north of Brisbane, a court has heard.

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Body found on Brisbane suburban block

Brisbane police have not identified the person whose body was found on a vacant block near homes in the city's southern suburbs.

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Fast food stores warned after robberies

Fast food outlets on Brisbane's southside have been warned to remain alert after a series of armed robberies committed by a man and two women.

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Body found in search for missing woman west of Brisbane

Police searching for a woman who went missing west of Brisbane 18 days ago, have found a body.

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Lion Adams likely to miss 2023 AFL season

A serious concussion is likely to keep Brisbane defender Marcus Adams sidelined for the 2023 AFL season.

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Teens accused of murder remain in custody

Two boys will remain in custody after they were accused of murdering a Queensland mother during an alleged Boxing Day home invasion north of Brisbane.

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Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield shine as Australia cruises to victory over Pakistan in opening ODI

Meg Lanning was in superb touch on return for Australia but it was a debutant who stole the show in an eight-wicket win over Pakistan.

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Saudi Arabia is making historic strides in women’s rights, so why haven’t we heard about it?

When Fatimah came to study in Brisbane, she was shocked and saddened by the negative view most people had of her country. Few Australian's seem aware of the rapid social transformation taking place in Saudi Arabia.

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Farnworth 'tunnels' way to new NRL deal

Off-contract Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth trained in an 80-metre tunnel under a Lancashire motorway in his break when other options were under ice and snow.

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Helicopter crash survivor Nicholas Tadros 'responsive', as public vigil is held on Gold Coast for victims

Ten-year-old survivor Nicholas Tadros is reportedly responsive following surgery in Queensland Children's Hospital, as mourners gather to pay tribute to the crash victims.

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Controversy mars crucial United NBL win

Melbourne United remain in the NBL playoffs hunt following a controversial 101-91 win over the Brisbane Bullets.

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Zawada gives Nix 1-0 ALM win over Roar

Polish import Oskar Zawada is in a rich vein of form for Wellington in the A-League Men and his 65th-minute header has sunk Brisbane in Redcliffe.

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Roar address Danzaki's Motherwell links

Brisbane Roar midfielder Jack Hingert will play his 250th A-League Men game against Wellington Phoenix and hopes teammate Riku Danzaki stays on at the club.

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Bullets' recruit to address NBL woes

Struggling NBL outfit Brisbane have added former NBA staffer Stu Lash as an advisor to work with the club's ownership and coaches.

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