A man who allegedly kicked and choked a pet dog at the side of a road on Queensland's Gold Coast is charged with one count of animal cruelty.

Police are investigating after a woman's expensive oak casket was switched for a cheaper box before cremation, following a funeral service in central Queensland.

Brisbane and Hobart are set for a spicy Hobart Big Bash rematch as debate continues over Alex Ross's divisive obstructing the field dismissal at the Gabba.

The rollout of HARPS — a harmonised certification scheme for selling fruit and vegetables to supermarkets — is proving anything but harmonious for growers.

Curious Brisbane once again invites you to get involved in the stories you would like an ABC reporter to cover by voting on what question we should investigate.

Experts reveal the reality of post-holiday depression and offer tips on how to cope with going back to work in 2018.

Police have called on licensed venues in the Brisbane nightclub district to prepare a "grab bag" of items that can be easily retrieved during a terror-related incident, but an expert say it is unlikely to be effective.

Last year was Australia's third-warmest year on record with temperatures almost a degree above the 1961-1990 average, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Time to prove your mastery of the road rules — we've got 12 questions on driving.

The fate of any estate plans drawn up in the wake of same-sex marriages is a live debate among the country's leading inheritance lawyers.

A dog seen to be kicked by a man on the side of a Gold Coast road in a viral video has been seized by RSPCA investigators.

Believe it or not, Lawson is in the twilight of his life after a long career cuddling tourists.

A central Queensland woman will spend at least the next two months in custody after being charged with the stabbing murder of a father of seven in 2017.

The Rocky Horror Show's Adelaide season will not refund tickets despite its main star, Craig McLachlan, being replaced by understudy Adam Rennie in the wake of indecent assault and sexual harassment allegations.

More than 1,200 pets have been starved of food and water since October in Queensland, with the RSPCA pleading with owners to take more responsibility in sweltering heat.

A Queensland mother who had three premature babies within three years celebrates the seven-month milestone of her youngest child, Hudson, who was born at just 23 weeks.

Defending A-League champions Sydney FC pile more misery on the battling Brisbane Roar with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Lang Park.

An investigation is underway after a man is filmed kicking a dog by the side of a road on the Gold Coast, with the video viewed more than 125,000 times on social media.

A woman who works as an Uber driver says she was lucky she was not killed or raped when she was carjacked at knifepoint by a masked man on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Australian selectors face pressure to name Glenn Maxwell as a short-form replacement for Chris Lynn, with the Queensland batsman ruled out of the one-day series against England with a calf injury.

Australian number one Nick Kyrgios hoses down expectations his Brisbane International success will tame his temper at the Australian Open beginning next week.

Winning a Davis Cup is on the agenda this year for Nick Kyrgios, who says the team-tennis format will also act as a motivator for him on the ATP tour.

Nick Kyrgios claims the men's Brisbane International title with a comprehensive victory over Ryan Harrison in the final, boosting his hopes for a successful Australian Open campaign.

Cancer victim Holly Butcher's public plea for people to donate blood gets the backing of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, who is encouraging donors to roll up their sleeves more often.

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