‘Cough in the morning’: Lung disease cases skyrocket as 150,000 workers tested
A former miner of 50 years suffering from silicosis is urging comrades to get checked as the number of Mine Dust Lung Disease cases surge across Queensland.
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How our economy is dancing on the world stage
Australia’s economy is not exactly whirling its way up the global financial ladder, but its moves compare well with other countries.
Airport chaos as man hacks trees, hedges, car with machete
Airport security were in fear when a armed man wielding a machete at the airport hacking everything in his path before going on a driving rampage.
Real housing stress is rising in the shadows
One of the biggest warning signs around housing stress quietly flicked to amber in recent days. And it wasn’t inside the banks.
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How Aussie retail moguls are changing the way you shop
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Aussie aged care provider cries poor after $700m deal
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‘Vital it stays in sugar’: Growers respond to $400m property sale
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Phone can turn your pooch into a social media superstar
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Athletes, artists and advocates: Central Qld’s influential identities under 30 named
Central Queensland’s most influential people are also some of the youngest leaders who have become the pioneers in business, sport and culture. See the full list of CQ’s 30 under 30.
‘Collision course’: Mine site plans overlap major army training area
New documents have revealed concerns from the Department of Defence after learning a mine project belonging to billionaire Clive Palmer could overlap a major military training site in Central Queensland. Details here.
Dittmann’s bullride arena a major boon for region
The Dittmann’s bull-riding arena is tipped to bring in thousands of spectators and visitors, but the developers’ cowboy antics have been smacked down as it gets approval.
Aussie coal backs Ukraine in fight against Putin
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