Four plastic covers that keep wasps out of vital gauges were mistakenly left in place when a plane departed from Brisbane in what appears to be a pre-flight inspection failure.
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Woman accused of partner's murder 'dismembered his body', lawyer admits
A defence lawyer tells the Supreme Court in Brisbane his client Lindy Williams admits to cutting up her partner George Gerbic’s body with an electric saw, but that does not mean she is responsible for his murder.
Baby deaths in Dutch Viagra generic drug trial halt Queensland study
A Queensland study using Sildenafil, a drug commonly known under the brand name Viagra, on pregnant women, is temporarily halted after 11 babies die in another study using the same drug in the Netherlands.
Baby deaths in Dutch Viagra trial halt Queensland study
A Queensland study using Sildenafil, a drug commonly known under the brand name Viagra, on pregnant women, is temporarily halted after 11 babies die in another study using the same drug in the Netherlands.
Why tradies need to rethink the handshake contract
You work, you get paid. Well, that’s the case in most occupations, but it’s a struggle for many subcontractors in the building industry.
'Senior Sitter' ad sparks call for better vetting of aged care workers
An advertisement in a Gold Coast newsletter has highlighted a gap in the protections for older Australians, with a solicitor calling for a screening system similar to those used for working with children.
The circle of brunch life: Farmers putting your cafe waste to work
From the farm to the plate and back again — how farms and cafes are working together to ensure your flat white and poached eggs are feeding the worms that help to grow your veggies.
Elderly driver too ill to appear in court over death of six-year-old
The 86-year-old woman who was behind the wheel of a car that allegedly struck and killed six-year-old Indie Armstrong is too unwell in hospital to face court on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Elderly driver granted bail over 6yo's death
The 86-year-old woman who was behind the wheel of a car that allegedly struck and killed six-year-old Indie Armstrong is too unwell in hospital to face court on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, and is granted bail.
'Smelly, disgusting' fatbergs are blocking Brisbane drains and we're to blame
Queensland Urban Utilities is having to clear smelly fatbergs out of Brisbane sewers every day, and it’s because we’re washing oil, fats and garbage down our sinks.