There Were Lots Of Forgettable Action Flicks In The '00s, But Some Are Still Worth Checking Out There are forgettable films, and then there are films that are forgotten. There's a difference! Cinemablend · May 2
Supreme Court appears likely to rule for Mississippi death row inmate over racial jury bias The case has been making its way through the court system for 20 years The Independent UK · Mar 31
It's Elementary, My Dear Watson The 2000 and 2020 elections are still on the Justices' minds. Reason · Mar 24
Scottish dad calls for more research into MND after 'dreadful' diagnosis experience A SCOTS father diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) has called for more investment and research into the disease after his “dreadful”… The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2024
Clearing rates down but Barrier Reef needs more help Queensland's tree clearing rates have continued to decline but experts say protecting the Great Barrier Reef will require faster action. AAP · Jul 17, 2024
Foreign businessman stripped of island lease A far north Queensland island has been returned to the state government after a Hong Kong businessman was stripped of a tourism lease for breaching conditions. AAP · Jun 21, 2024
New copper mine for Qld's 'energy transformation' A copper mine in Queensland's north has been granted a lease to begin operations, expanding the life of the site for another 10 years. AAP · May 17, 2024
‘When they stick their heads out they get a bullet’: the trials of managing Australia’s feral pigs Controlling millions of feral pigs is a serious problem. But for some recreational hunters, it’s a family affair The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet. ABC News · May 18, 2023
Gasfields Commission Queensland reviews coal seam gas-induced subsidence of farm land Lawyers and farmers say the government's response to the subsidence of land near gas projects is like a "bandaid on a volcano" and they have no confidence in its ability to tackle the problem. ABC News · May 9, 2023
‘Too special a place’: how an eclectic Queensland alliance saved a sacred site from rock climbers As the state moves to protect Indigenous site Whinpullin, or Minto Crag, climbing groups realise ‘you can’t just go charging in’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023
Mineworker doubts 'real' change will come from parliamentary inquiry into coal mine safety When veteran miner Scott Leggett goes to work, he leaves behind his nine-year-old daughter Anika who worries he "might get badly injured" or that he won't come home at all. ABC News · Mar 13, 2023
Two miners dead after their vehicle plummets 82ft down a hole in 'devastating' tragedy Two miners have been found dead in Queensland, Australia, following an overnight search and rescue effort, after they plunged down an 82ft hole when the ground suddenly opened up beneath them Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023 Dozens re-detained after visa cancellation bill passes – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023 Two men trapped underground at outback Queensland mine site found dead Bodies of miners Dylan Langridge and Trevor Davis discovered at the remote Dugald River zinc mine near Cloncurry
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023 Queensland urged to end its ‘failing’ shark nets and drum lines program Scientists call on government to replace lethal control measures amid criticism of its use of federal money at the Great Barrier Reef
AAP · Dec 30, 2022 Qld urged to bring in New Year's legally The government has told Queenslanders to enjoy the more than 130 licensed fireworks displays planned for New Year's Eve rather than risk injuries or fines.
ABC News · Dec 22, 2022 Clive Palmer offloads Queensland Nickel refinery to Swiss company Zero Carbon Investek Businessman Clive Palmer has sold his mothballed Queensland Nickel plant for a reported but unconfirmed sale price of $2 billion.
Glasgow Live · Dec 16, 2022 Police officer who flipped car onto roof in horror crash guilty of dangerous driving Andrew McCrystal, 30, collided with a BMW while pursuing a car in Castlemilk leaving his colleague, fellow driver and a 10-year-old boy injured. He was found to have not followed his training.
Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022 Scots cop who flipped police car onto its roof during horror crash in Glasgow fined Police officer Andrew McCrystal, 30, ignored his police training and raced through a red light.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2022 Queensland faces ‘significant’ wellbeing decline if it doesn’t quickly transition to renewables, report says Deloitte warns that the biggest risk to jobs in the state is a carbon-fuelled economy
ABC News · Nov 11, 2022 Queensland government lifts new small-scale mining claim ban, proposes new, short-term leases A temporary ban on new small-scale mining claims is about to be lifted, as the Queensland government releases proposals to crack down on "cowboys".
ABC News · Oct 20, 2022 North Queensland MP Les Walker apologises for gifting book Forensics for Dummies at police memorial North Queensland MP Les Walker has apologised for the gaffe, which he has blamed on a staffer.
AAP · Sep 1, 2022 Qld approves Carborough Downs coal project The expansion of the Carborough coal mine in central Queensland has been approved by the state government, allowing the project to operate for another 11 years.