‘Upgrade from vaping’: Qld teens targeted by new nicotine nightmare
A new and illegal nicotine trend that is targeting young Queenslanders with claims it’s an “upgrade from vaping” has alarm bells ringing across the state.
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Damning waitlist stat sure to get under Queenslanders’ skin
People in Queensland have a harder time securing appointments and pay more for specialist dermatologists than anywhere else in Australia, new figures show, despite the state being the skin cancer capital of the world.
Planeloads of stunts: Inside the Qld election’s hectic travelling sideshow
Take a rare look behind the scenes of the media coverage of the 2024 Queensland election campaign, as the parties and their personnel conjure plenty of stunts, both covert and contrived.
Global trigger prompts major new push for daylight saving
Business leaders are launching a major new call for daylight saving to be introduced in South East Queensland.
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REVEALED: Where new-look Cheesecake Shop store is opening in Mackay
Pavlova, black forest torte, wild strawberry cheesecake and other drool-worthy treats are coming to Mackay’s newest Cheesecake Shop but the store won’t be what you’re used to.
Mackay’s newest commercial, retail precinct hits key milestone
Work could soon begin on a 23ha site poised for new shopping centres, healthcare services, retail shops, e-commerce distribution warehouses and more.
‘Flying blind’: Fatal plane crash lawyers clash over expert evidence
Counsel for a man charged with causing a fatal plane crash in Queensland said they were “flying blind” in a mass of evidence from aviation experts as a possible trial still looms.
The every day grocery items now considered indulgent
As the cost-of-living crisis spirals, these every day grocery items are now considered indulgent by Queensland shoppers.
WATCH: Terrified neighbours describe dramatic scenes as police storm house
Residents of a peaceful neighbourhood have described how they hid in fear, and could not believe their eyes as heavily armed police raided a home where a Gold Coast man wanted on multiple charges was staying.
Six farms hit the market for almost $200 million combined
The autumn selling season is underway after six separate premier farms across Qld and NSW were listed for sale. See all the details.
Four-year-old girl allegedly caught in violent, terrifying road rage attack
A man heading on the Bruce Highway with his young daughter in the back seat was left with a severely damaged vehicle after an enraged driver allegedly stopped in front of him, got out and attacked his car with a weapon.
Family breaks silence after father gives life in dam to save daughter
To those that knew him, Ryan Craig wasn’t just Billy Slater’s brother-in-law. He was a devoted family man who made the ultimate sacrifice to save his little girl’s life.
‘Shock’ reason six-month baby Ariella needs open heart surgery
Six-month-old Ariella cannot eat, lay on her tummy for more than 10 seconds or play with her big sister as struggles to breath and begins ‘panting’ due to a heart problem only getting worse.
‘Life changing’ scheme will help renters buy homes: Minister
Queensland’s housing minister says the state will be the first to roll out a “life changing” scheme to allow thousands of renters to buy their own home at reduced cost.
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