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Maira Cappiello came to Australia for a better life. Then she was sexually assaulted by a 10yo boy

Maira Cappiello has been living in Cairns on and off for about two years.

The 24-year-old Italian student has spoken out after a sexual assault in Far North Queensland.

Blake lost touch with his culture in high school. In year 12, something clicked

The 19-year-old says unless something changes, many other young Queenslanders “are never going to figure out who they truly are”.

Mirvac has lodged a development application to build a 31-storey, 138-unit tower at Newstead.

Newstead development to tower over Gasworks

Plans for a third and final tower in Mirvac’s “Sky Precinct” at Newstead have been submitted for council approval.

Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote

Israel’s UN ambassador Gilad Erdan theatrically inserted a miniature copy of the UN charter into a transparent paper shredder.

In a day of high emotion at UN headquarters, Israel’s UN ambassador theatrically inserted a miniature copy of the charter into a transparent paper shredder.

Stabbing video not offensive enough to be removed, X Corp tells court

X Corp’s legal team argues that footage of a Sydney priest being stabbed does not meet the legal threshold for it to be forcibly removed.

A miracle solution for some, ‘barbaric’ for others. The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues

Jemma Collins has decided she won’t be booking in tongue tie surgery for her third child, 12-week-old Eric.

The number of babies having tongue tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.

Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it

Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.

Usman Khawaja used to shrug off racism. Then he stopped trying to please everyone

As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.

The Canadian teen trying to make Olympic history and break Australian hearts

McIntosh has the world at her feet.

Canada’s Olympic swimming trials start next week and all eyes are on a 17-year-old who has a cat named after Michael Phelps; an athlete she could emulate in Paris.

Broncos’ backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win

Brisbane and Parramatta are hoping to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them.

Season restaurant overlooks the beach at Noosa.

Best places to eat and drink on the Sunshine Coast

Trendy Asian eateries, retro diners, fresh Mooloolaba prawns and farm-to-table fine dining? Yep, Sunny Coast has something for every gourmand.

Architect Philip Thalis paid the price for being outspoken. Now he’s won the profession’s gold medal

Homepage gif. Philip Thalis, recipient of the 2024 Gold Medal of the Australian Institute of Architects

Australia’s newest gold medal winner for architecture has called on those engaged in shaping our cities to be bolder, braver and more vocal.

‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries

Melbourne-based author Amie Kaufman.

Best-selling Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, is warning against importing a culture war over literature.

So what is Albonomics, and what will it mean for Australia?

When he came to power, Anthony Albanese’s economic priorities were hard to discern. Two years on, his vision is clear.

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Queensland

The Brisbane watch house is at reduced capacity due to building works needed to fix a broken pipe.

How a broken pipe became a criminal justice issue in Brisbane

In policing, the broken windows theory has been hotly debated for years. But it’s a broken pipe that has the Queensland Police Service defending its methods.

Convicted paedophile believed to be on run in south-east Qld

Convicted paedophile believed to be on run in south-east Qld

Meanwhile, Bonza administrator Hall Chadwick has told some of the airline’s 60,000 creditors there is an outside chance it could be saved.

Airtrain negotiations back on track

It costs $21.90 to catch the Airtrain to Brisbane Airport from inner-city stations.

The on-again, off-again discussions between the state government and Airtrain to end the private company’s monopoly on public transport to Brisbane Airport are on again.

Brisbane council’s Paris 2024 travel bill blasted

Brisbane council’s Paris 2024 travel bill blasted

The council’s civic cabinet, chaired by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, approved travel for two councillors and three senior council officers to go to Paris for an Olympic-size cost.

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‘Horrendous’: Attacker used weapon similar to bat as victim’s name revealed

James “Jim” Hill had just retired last year, and was excited for the future.

James “Jim” Hill, 76, has been remembered as a beloved father, and a treasured icon of the Gatton community.

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Deine Mariner after scoring a try.

Broncos’ backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win

Brisbane and Parramatta are hoping to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them.

Nathan Cleary leaves the field on Friday night after aggravating his hamstring injury.

Origin fears for Nathan Cleary as Panthers deny Dogs

The superstar playmaker is set to join a growing list of Blues stars on the sideline less than a month before the Origin series opener after aggravating his hamstring injury on Friday night.

The Alternaleaf sponsorship became so problematic the Dolphins initially covered it with tape.

‘We are pleased’: Medical regulator welcomes Dolphins change of jersey

The Dolphins will no longer display the logo of a medicinal cannabis company on their jerseys and stadium signage after being reminded of drug advertising laws.

Herbie Farnworth of the Dolphins is hit high in the tackle during the round 10 clash.

Dolphins’ Farnworth feared three months out and surgery

Dolphins strike centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed he feared facing surgery and at least three months on the sidelines when he went down with an AC joint strain last month.

Adam Reynolds grabs his arm in a worrying sign for the Broncos.

Recovering Reynolds takes on key new role for Broncos

Expected to miss playing for three months, Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds turns his attention to helping coach Kevin Walters plot a winning path.

Dan Houston (left) and Zak Butters of the Power celebrate.

Power hold off fast-finishing Cats to score first win in Geelong since 2007; slick Swans outclass Dockers

Port Adelaide scored their first win in Geelong since 2007 while the Swans strengthened their place at the top of the ladder with a win over Fremantle.

Former Fremantle and GWS player Cam McCarthy.
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‘Prodigious talent’: Former Dockers and Giants player Cam McCarthy dies

Former teammates of Fremantle and GWS player Cam McCarthy will play with heavy hearts this weekend as they mourn the tragic death of the key forward at the age of 29. 

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