A Brisbane man is sentenced to six months’ probation for drowning his neighbour’s dog Thunder after finding the animal in his backyard chicken coop.
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Palliative patient's last wish to see the beach granted by paramedic crew
Two Queensland paramedics who went out of their way to fulfil the final wish of a palliative patient and take her to the beach one last time say they’re humbled by the worldwide attention as a photo of their good deed goes viral.
#GiveGood: How to have a sustainable, no waste Christmas
With a month till Christmas how can you have an environmentally sustainable Christmas?
Society is moving forward and women's sport is finally getting recognised: Women's Ashes stars
Ellyse Perry and Rachael Haynes say the response to Australia’s Women’s Ashes success has shown them how much their game has grown in public support.
The Ashes: Australians strike late to take the honours on day one, as the English finish 4-196 at the Gabba
James Vince and his fellow English batsmen dominated the first half of day one, but late wickets undid the early work as Australia roared back to take the momentum in the first Ashes Test.
Queensland election: How are you feeling about polling day?
Ask punters on the street what they think of politicians and it’s likely you’ll be told they’re a pack of liars who get nothing done. Larger groups of disconnected voters who feel apathetic, angry and disengaged are found in pockets around Queensland.
Queensland election: Antony Green answers the big questions ahead of polling day
How tight is this election likely to be? Will One Nation preferences help Labor or the LNP? Will Annastacia Palaszczuk get a second term as Premier? ABC’s election analyst Antony Green gives us his insight into how Saturday’s Queensland election will play out.
The Ashes: If I'd caught you Lyon, we wouldn't feel this Paine
When Tim Paine walked onto the Gabba after England opted to bat, it was his chance to make his case. It was also his chance for things to go wrong, writes Geoff Lemon.
Queensland election: Stronger south-east support will return ALP to government, poll finds
Strengthening support among Labor voters in south-east Queensland will be enough to give Annastacia Palaszczuk a second term as premier, even though regional voters are turning away, the latest Galaxy poll predicts.
The Ashes: Australia v England, first Test in Brisbane day two live blog
England resumes its first innings on day two of the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba, with Australia desperate to make further inroads. Follow the action with our live blog.

