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Tourists trash sacred Cape York Tip, sparking outrage

Outrage erupts as visitors to Queensland's iconic Cape York peninsula leave behind a trail of destruction, dumping tonnes of rubbish and damaging sacred Indigenous sites at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.

Queensland trucking company collapses after 23 years

A major Queensland transport company with a 23-year history has entered liquidation, collapsing with massive debts and leaving dozens of employees without jobs in a severe blow to the region's freight industry.

Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders

Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.

Wieambilla Ambush: Two Police Officers and Neighbour Slain

A routine welfare check in rural Queensland turned into a deadly ambush, claiming the lives of two young police officers and an innocent neighbour. The tragic incident at a remote Wieambilla property has shocked Australia and sparked a major investigation

FTSE 100: Rolls-Royce Soars, Mining Stocks Slump

London's FTSE 100 experienced a dramatic session with Rolls-Royce and Ocado leading gains, while mining stocks faced sharp declines. Get the full market analysis and closing figures.

Daniel Morcombe's Parents Back Qld's Offender Register

Bruce and Denise Morcombe, the grieving parents of Daniel Morcombe, back Queensland's groundbreaking new public child sex offender register. Discover how 'Daniel's Law' aims to empower parents and enhance community safety.

Matildas Star's Cousin Rejected from Mining Job

Exclusive: Matildas star Sam Kerr's cousin, Daniel Kerr, speaks out after being rejected from a FIFO mining job, alleging a toxic workplace culture where discriminatory language about it being a 'blokes' site' cost him the role. A major loss for diversity

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

Sunshine Coast Lockdown: Armed Police Hunt Gunman

Exclusive: Sunshine Coast residents in lockdown as specialist police, including the Critical Incident Response Team, scour bushland for an armed suspect following a dramatic shooting incident near a popular shopping precinct. Ongoing manhunt continues.

670-tonne Swedish church moved to escape sinking mine

In an unprecedented feat of engineering, a 130-year-old church in Kiruna, Sweden, is being painstakingly moved to a new location to save it from sinking into an expanding iron ore mine. The two-day operation involves transporting the colossal structure on

Queensland Corruption: 33% Witnessed It, 54% Silent

A damning report from Queensland's corruption watchdog reveals a deep-seated culture of silence, with 33% of public servants witnessing corruption and 54% failing to report it. Discover the alarming findings and the call for urgent reform.

Sweden moves 5,000-tonne church 3km in epic operation

In an unprecedented feat of engineering, the historic Kiruna Church in Swedish Lapland was successfully moved 3km to a new location to save it from town-destroying mining subsidence. This is the story of the monumental operation.

Sweden moves entire church to escape mining disaster

A 20th-century church in Sweden's Arctic town of Kiruna is being relocated to avoid destruction from a nearby iron ore mine. Discover the incredible engineering feat behind this preservation effort.

Sweden's Arctic Church Begins 3km Relocation Journey

The historic Kiruna Church in Swedish Lapland is being carefully moved to a new location as the town shifts due to mining impacts. This architectural marvel's 3km journey captures global attention.

Glencore's coal mine expansion threatens koalas

Plans to expand a Queensland coal mine by Glencore could devastate local koala populations, sparking outrage among conservationists. Experts warn of irreversible damage to the ecosystem.

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