Five Australian Red Cross aid workers are awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal, recognised for exceptional courage and devotion to the sick, wounded or disabled in conflict and disaster zones.
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Palmer decries 'Nazi Germany'-style court proceeding
Clive Palmer arrives at court in Brisbane looking dishevelled, with one of his minders — speaking on his behalf — likening the former Queensland Nickel boss’s forced appearance to something that would only happen in “Nazi Germany”.
Security cameras proposed for Queensland Uber drivers' private cars
Uber drivers may be forced to install security cameras in their private cars under a raft of legal changes recommended for ride-booking laws by Queensland Parliament.
Pearce, Hayne in line for possible Blues call-up for Origin I
There are no final decisions yet, but NSW coach Laurie Daley may well be calling on Mitchell Pearce and Jarryd Hayne for Origin I.
Charges laid over 1991 armed robbery
The long arm of the law finally catches up with a 54-year-old Northgate man, who is accused of the armed robbery of a bank in Brisbane’s north more than 25 years ago.
Teen tried to walk away before alleged one-hit attack in McDonald's car park
A teenager was walking away from an argument when he was kicked in the head and knocked unconscious outside fast food chain, a Brisbane court hears.
Police first thought scene of Teneriffe murder-suicide was 'sick prank'
A police officer who first responded to a gruesome murder-suicide in Brisbane where a man was cooking the remains of his girlfriend before fleeing, tells a coronial inquest he thought it may have been a Halloween-type prank.
Brisbane's worst suburbs for towing revealed
The inner-Brisbane suburbs of Fortitude Valley, Albion and Newstead are the places you are most likely to be towed by cowboy companies, complaints to a new Queensland Government hotline reveal.
Flights diverted, delays on roads as thick fog covers Brisbane
Thick fog blankets Brisbane, reducing visibility on the roads and diverting flights away from the city’s airport.
Aussie Super Rugby conference gains life amid struggles
With only five rounds until the Super Rugby finals, the Australian conference title remains up for grabs with the Reds and Force breathing down the neck of the Brumbies.