A “Facebook lottery” that promises millions of dollars in prize money scams nearly 30 Queenslanders out of their hard-earned money, police say, with the latest victim losing $100,000 after being issued with a Facebook-branded credit card.
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Range Rover becomes buried treasure after rolling on Fraser Island
A four-wheel-driving adventure on Fraser Island ends in bruised egos and a hefty recovery bill after a Range Rover rolls on the beach and falls victim to the rising tide.
Ipswich Council to be sacked as Mayor stands down amid fraud charges
The entire Ipswich City Council will be sacked and administrators appointed, the Local Government Minister announces, as Andrew Antoniolli confirms he will stand down as Mayor after being charged with fraud by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission.
How far south did crocodiles once live?
Crocodiles have been reported as far south as Angourie in northern New South Wales, but did they ever inhabit the region?
'Sack the council': Minister urged to act after second Ipswich mayor charged
Queensland’s Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe is under growing pressure to dissolve Ipswich City Council, with the Opposition saying he is clearly empowered to act and must do so for the good of Ipswich.
Asthma sufferer asks commuters to ease up on perfumes and deodorants
The perfume or deodorant you sprayed on before the trip into work today could be wrecking havoc on the person setting next to you. One asthma sufferer is now asking women to “please think of others” and hold back on using “very strong perfumes” to prevent future flare ups.
Ipswich Mayor Andrew Antoniolli charged with fraud
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission charges Ipswich Mayor Andrew Antoniolli with seven counts of fraud over the alleged misuse of council money.
Australian farmland values lift 7pc nationally
Long-term growth in median farmland values points to a healthy demand for Australian agriculture assets, according to a Rural Bank report.
Two divers found at reef off Tweed Heads
Two divers are found safe and well after a search this morning at Nine Mile Reef, off Tweed Heads, on the Queensland border.
New Acland coal mine expansion back on the table after court rejects ruling
More than 60 landholders fighting the New Acland coal mine on Queensland’s Darling Downs are dealt a blow as the Supreme Court rejects a Land Court decision that a proposed expansion would be too great a risk to groundwater.