‘Just so horrendous’: How tooth decay can endanger your life
Oral health is not the only thing at risk for communities without fluoridated water, with tooth decay linked to other life-threatening conditions.
Queensland
Fluoride would cost Qld councils less than $5 per person
It costs local councils less than the price of a cup of coffee per resident to fluoridate the water supply for a whole year, new analysis has revealed.
Man critical, one in custody after Logan shooting
Police have made an arrest after an alleged shooting at a Logan property which left a man fighting for life.
Premier won’t pay for fluoride – but here’s how councils could
Cash-strapped Queensland councils should use funding already gifted by the state and federal governments to cover the cost of adding fluoride to town water, the Premier says.
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Watch: Little girl learns to walk within days after years of heartache
A little girl living in a North Qld mining town and struggling with cerebral palsy took her first steps within just days thanks to state-of-the-art treatment in SEQ. Now, her incredible therapists are hitting the road to help other families.
WATCH: Car smashes into popular Valley restaurant
Shocking CCTV footage shows the moment a car smashed through a popular Brisbane restaurant.
CCTV shows the moment car crashes through Brisbane restaurant
A car smashed into the front of a popular restaurant in Fortitude Valley on Friday night. Emergency crews were called to Giardinetto Italian…
‘Placement poverty’: Future medicos going hungry to get a degree
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Star employees at risk of job losses given fresh hope by Minister
The Federal Government has responded to the shock news that Casino behemoth Star Entertainment Group could collapse within weeks, putting the future of Queen’s Wharf at risk.
Brave cops identified after near-death police shooting in Brisbane street
The police officers involved in a “scary” shooting in Brisbane’s inner south have been identified amid calls for more first aid equipment for frontline officers. The Commissioner has responded.
Why the shandy is making a comeback
The part-beer, part-lemonade drink adored by pensioners is having a modern-day revival, given a fresh twist for a new generation of drinkers.
How Qld nearly landed Robbie Williams as major headline act
British superstar Robbie Williams was nearly the headline act for a major Queensland event but the audience didn’t mind who the backup act was. WE’VE GOT THE SCOOP
Road flooded at Kallangur after SEQ storm
A 4WD took the risk driving through Goodfellow Road at Kallangur on Saturday afternoon with authorities reminding motorists ‘if it’s flooded,…
Election mode activated: Three key battlegrounds in Albo’s sights
The Prime Minister went bush on the first week of his unofficial 2025 election campaign, determined to show people he’s a ‘genuine bloke’.
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