Diversity plan for Queensland worker shortages
The Queensland government will spend $20 million to encourage businesses to employ more women and people with disabilities as part of its plan to fill vacant jobs.
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White supremacist in NZ school candidacy
A white supremacist who has expressed support for the Christchurch Mosques shooting has nominated for a multicultural school board, challenging democratic values in New Zealand.
Chris Dawson found guilty of murder
Christopher Dawson murdered his wife in January 1982 because he was so tortured at the thought of losing his teenage lover, a judge has found.
Inaction on transport reform ‘means death’
Transport workers could soon have a standard-setting body to ensure fair and safe conditions as unions warn of deadly consequences without reform.
Repeat offenders firmly in NRL crosshairs
Graham Annesley has put the NRL's repeat offenders on notice, warning the match review committee can beef up charges and issue bans for minor offences to ensure the message sinks in.
Prepare for more pandemics now: scientists
Australia's leading scientific organisation has called for a boost to virus research and vaccine manufacturing capabilities in a bid to future-proof the country from pandemics.
Liberal MP calls for tax cut scrapping
A Liberal backbencher has called for the scrapping of tax cuts for high-income earners amid growing pressure for the prime minister to do so.
Probe into Star’s Queensland operations wraps
Star Entertainment must wait a month for the outcome of damning public hearings into the gambling giant's Queensland operations.
Millennials still leaving the big smoke
Millennials are making up the bulk of Australians moving to regional areas even as migration out of big cities trends back down to pre-pandemic levels.
Thieves target dead grandmother’s home
The family of a slain Queensland grandmother has been dealt another savage blow after thieves stole heirlooms and jewellery from her Rockhampton home.
Queensland probes begging, public drunkenness law
Queensland shouldn't decriminalise offences such as begging and public drunkenness only for them to end up falling under more serious public nuisance charges, a hearing has been told.
Queensland extends free TAFE program
Queensland's free TAFE and free apprenticeship programs will be extended through to next year, the state government says.
‘Historic’ deal to modernise workplaces
The peak body for unions and small business representatives have struck a landmark deal on workplace reform ahead of the federal government's jobs and skills summit.
Broncos’ Carrigan slams ‘soft underbelly’
Claims from former players that Brisbane's current NRL crop have gone soft are fair enough, returning prop Pat Carrigan admits.
ASX falls 2.0pct in worst drop in 8 weeks
The local share market has suffered its worst loss since early June following hawkish comments by America's top central banker.
Change to COVID rule not so easy for NRL
Possible cuts to government-mandated COVID-19 isolation periods won't stop NRL players from needing to satisfy three criteria in order to return to play.
Former Bougainville mine poses flood risk
Communities around Rio Tinto's shuttered copper mine in Bougainville face a serious threat of flooding due to unstable mine instrastructure, an interim report commissioned by the mining company says.
Australia changing Pacific perception: PM
Australia continues to step up its engagement with the Pacific amid concerns the Solomon Islands government is moving to further align itself with China.
Kayaker paddles into the record books
Kayaker Bonnie Hancock has paddled her way into Australian sporting history, claiming two world records after a gruelling 254 day journey at sea.
Aussies score ODI win over Zimbabwe
Cameron Green grabbed a five-wicket haul and David Warner and Steve Smith both starred with the bat as Australia defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in their opening ODI in Townsville.
US releases redacted Trump search document
The US Justice Department has disclosed that it is investigating former president Donald Trump for removing White House records because it believed he illegally held documents including some involving intelligence-gathering and clandestine human sources, which are among America's most closely held secrets.
Crackdown on dodgy tattooists, removalists
Queensland's fair trade regulator is cracking down on dodgy car dealerships, removalists, tattooists, and funeral parlours.
Stage set for jobs and skills summit
The stage has been set ahead of this week's jobs and skills summit, with migration policy, training and industrial relations reforms likely to dominate the two-day agenda.
Ukraine, Russia trade blame on power plant
Fears about the potential for a radiation leak at Europe's largest nuclear power plant persist as both sides trade blame for nearby shelling.
Symonds tributes at ODI in Townsville
Fans, players, family and friends stood in silence before Australia's first ODI against Zimbabwe in Townsville to honour Andrew Symonds, who died in May.
World looks to Australia in hunt for data host
Data piped undersea from the United States to Queensland's Sunshine Coast could be the beginning of a future career for Australians in sustainable mega data centres.
Live music returns as venues seek cover
More than a year since the death of tour promoter Michael Gudinski, the team at Frontier Touring's Melbourne headquarters often finds itself asking, "What would Michael do?"
Next generation key to combat cyber threat
Universally adding core cyber skills across industry sectors to bolster Australia's defences and prosperity is on the wishlist for an upcoming national skills summit.
Queenslanders told face masks indoors not needed
Queensland authorities are no longer advising people to wear face masks indoors, except vulnerable residents, as the state's third COVID-19 wave fades.
Pacific nation bid to deport Australian judge quashed
An attempt to deport an Australian-born judge from the Pacific island nation of Kiribati has been quashed on appeal..
Whale freed from Queensland shark net is 10th entanglement of migration season
The danger for humpback whales negotiating Queensland shark nets is far from over as the state records a tenth incident this migration season.