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Girls compete to develop apps to boost chances of technology jobs
A not-for-profit organisation is seeing huge success in boosting the numbers of girls entering an Australian competition to develop smartphone applications.
Clive Palmer pursues injunction over Federal Court questioning into QNI
Mine owner and former politician Clive Palmer arrived at court all smiles this morning, just as news broke that he was trying to throw out a hearing on the collapse of his company, Queensland Nickel. Mr Palmer had his third day of grilling in the Federal Court over his role in the lead-up to the company’s collapse in January this year. But today, his lawyers got him a High Court injunction hearing to block the probing.
Motion to spilt Queensland into two states defeated in Parliament
Queensland Parliament votes against the idea of splitting the state in two, with the LNP joining with Labor to defeat the motion 82 to 3.
Stroke survivor dreams of Olympics after recovery, as national stroke rate set to triple by 2050
After suffering a stoke at the age of seven, the doctors said Macy-Lee Smedley may never walk again. After proving them wrong she has dreams of becoming an Olympic athlete.
New youth justice bill to move 17yos out of adult jails introduced to Queensland Parliament
Proposed new laws to move 17-year-olds out of Queensland’s adult jails are so complex that courts will have to decide which minors to deal with under the youth justice system, Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath admits.
NRL finals week two: Another Queensland derby and the game's best attacks go head to head
Get set for a heart-pounding second week of the NRL finals as the Cowboys and Broncos rivalry resumes and the game’s most attack-minded teams do battle.
Mitch Larkin splits with coach Michael Bohl in Rio Olympics aftermath
Olympic medallist Mitch Larkin has split with his long-time coach Michael Bohl in a bid to find motivation for the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
North Queensland Cowboys lose Ethan Lowe for remainder of NRL finals
An injury-hit North Queensland Cowboys are reeling from the news that back rower Ethan Lowe has been ruled out for the rest of the finals with a spinal complaint.
A word in your ear: how to make an English word
How to use endings to make English words. Sound confusing? Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex will explain all on this week’s In Your Ear