Tobias Jurss-Lewis

Towering mine stacks and behemoth pits nestled in the red dirt hills of outback Queensland — it’s a sight you can only find in Mount Isa. But is this the end of an era?

There are no longer any properties in danger after firefighters worked tirelessly to contain a "large, fast-moving" blaze near Mount French in Queensland's Scenic Rim.

Those who display, distribute or publish a banned symbol — and cause others to feel harassed or offended — could face up to six months' jail.

Shannon Fentiman told parliament the young woman attended the Rockhampton emergency department in early August for a forensic examination following the alleged rape but "did not receive the timely compassionate, trauma-informed care she was entitled to".

It won’t come to fruition for over a decade — and the location and cost of the new plant is yet to be determined.

This weekend is the first time in history Brisbane’s AFL and NRL teams have both played in a grand final in the same season. These are the stories of the men who orchestrated the occasion.

Fans, "baby Broncos" and even pets are showing their support for the grand final-qualifying team.

In what could be the worst fire season since Black Summer, authorities are concerned about lingering “complacency” in suburban areas of the state and among tourists.

States and territories each set their own standards for single-use plastics — so who’s leading in the race to the top?

The proposed amendments, which run to 57 pages, include a raft of significant proposed changes.