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South East Queensland's hospitals are at full capacity, due to "unprecedented" demand.

Health emergency centre activated due to 'unprecedented' demand in SEQ

South East Queensland's hospitals are at full capacity, due to "unprecedented" demand.

Health authorities say the response to the current crisis in south-east Queensland emergency departments shows the health system is working as it should.

  • by Stuart Layt

Six children rushed to hospital after being hit by car

Australian Christian College - Moreton where six children were hit by a car on Wednesday afternoon.

Six children and a driver were being treated by paramedics after a crash near two schools north of Brisbane.

  • by Lydia Lynch

Queensland man first to settle toxic PFAS groundwater claim

Doctor Eric Donaldson has a cattle property in the PFAS contaminated zone at Oakey.

Eric Donaldson didn't join a class action, choosing instead to settle the matter outside the courts in a confidential agreement, an Australian first. 

  • by Nicholas McElroy

Brisbane stormwater drains built before the Great Depression to be upgraded

A brick drain in Spring Hill in 1982.

The stormwater drainage system was first laid out in the 1800s to protect Brisbane from floods.

  • by Lucy Stone

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The jet ski the man used to try and flee the country.
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British fugitive tries to flee Australia on supply-laden jet ski

The man made his escape bid from Queensland's northern tip and came agonisingly close to reaching PNG.

  • by Toby Crockford and Phil Hickey
Labor leader Bill Shorten repudiated the ACTU's position on preferences, saying One Nation should be put last.

Bill Shorten pulls unions into line over One Nation

"I would rather see Labor's preferences go to the LNP first," Mr Shorten said.

  • by Michael Koziol
Yale University in Connecticut is one of the prestigious institutions where bribes have been paid to admit student applicants.

Yale boots student over alleged $1.6m entry bribe

It's the first university to do so publicly after college admissions bribery scandal.

Police van generic, paddy wagon generic, police car generic.

Man 'escapes' police van cell in Houdini-style breakout

Police said the van cell's lock was found still intact after the escape.

  • by Toby Crockford
Pope Francis.

Pope Francis refuses to let faithful kiss his ring

Every member of Catholic Twitter seems to have an opinion on a new video.

  • by Christopher White
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Politics

Microsoft president Brad Smith has warned the Australian government about its landmark encryption legislation.

Companies 'no longer comfortable' storing data in Australia, Microsoft warns

Brad Smith said foreign companies and governments were "no longer comfortable" with storing data in Australia.

  • by Fergus Hunter and Emma Koehn

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How to declutter your home when your partner doesn't want to

How to declutter your home when your partner doesn't want to

So, you’ve taken the autumnal weather as an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and spark some joy - but what if your partner isn't on board?

  • by Nicole Frost
McNaught, Example move to Brisbane, settle on $2.8m Paddington house

McNaught, Example move to Brisbane, settle on $2.8m Paddington house

The model and actress, along with her rapper husband and two sons, are now Paddington locals after making the move back from the UK.

  • by Nicola McDougall

Business

NAB's Phil Chronican appears before the parliamentary committee on Wednesday.

NAB's Chronican 'distinctly unhappy' to learn of alleged fraud

NAB's acting CEO Phil Chronican says he was "distinctly unhappy" to learn of an alleged fraud in the office of former chief executives.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Entertainment

Hannah Gadsby at the launch of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival on Tuesday.

'It's a huge problem': Comedians applaud Hannah Gadsby's anti-phone measures

"You're paying to sit there on your phone. I just don't get it." 

  • by Broede Carmody
Amy Shark will perform at Sunday's AFLW Grand Final.

'I was shocked': Amy Shark's grand final gig inspired by Tayla Harris controversy

The ARIA winner will be performing on the pitch before Sunday's final.

  • by Robert Moran

Lifestyle

Smarter living

Visceral fat is the one you need to be worried about.

Your health's biggest enemy is hiding in plain sight

There are two types of fat, but it's the one you can't see that's the deadliest.

  • by Michael Jarosky
The Stadia controller, which connects directly to Google's servers via Wi-Fi.
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How Google Stadia could foretell the future of video games

Google's cloud-powered gaming system promises better graphics, expanded multiplayer and next generation social features, on virtually any screen.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Sport

Out: Nick Kyrgios has been eliminated from the Miami Open following a loss to Borna Coric which showcased both sides of his enigmatic style.

Goolagong Cawley slams racist trolls as Kyrgios crashes out of Miami

Seven-time major winner Evonne Goolagong Cawley says the racism Nick Kyrgios is subjected to is due to ignorance.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Broncos coach Anthony Seibold's challenge ahead of this week's clash.

Revamped Broncos defence ready for Sims

It may be easier said than done but Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold has challenged his pack to stand up to St George Illawarra back-rower Tariq Sims.

  • by Laine Clark

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