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Quad bike deaths drive calls for increased safety

The death of three people in North Queensland from quad bike accidents so far this year has led to renewed calls for mandatory training and helmets ahead of an investigation by the coroners office into...

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Missing Malaysian flight sparks concerns over passport safety

What happens to your personal information when your passport is stolen?

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Virgin hijack scare passenger Matt Christopher Lockley fronts Brisbane court

The passenger who sparked a hijacking scare on a Virgin Australia flight to Bali, Matt Christopher Lockley, has appeared in court over the incident.

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Electronic billboards: RACQ offers conditional support for digital...

The RACQ has relaxed its opposition to the Queensland Transport Department's rollout of large electronic billboards directly above some of the state's busiest roads.

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Meg Minkley

Meg Minkley has used daily art practice to recover from the trauma of sexual assault.

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Travellers seek freedom to camp differently

Grey nomads, backpackers, touring families - freedom campers come from all of these groups but they are a little different to your typical tourist. So what are freedom campers and why are they not...

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Passengers describe their terror at man's violent mid-flight episode

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Top 10 tips for driving safe on Queensland roads

It is the time of the year for driving across Queensland. But that highway can stretch into oblivion as your eyelids droop down... YAWN!... just a little further, we're nearly there

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Kay Danes was held in a Lao jail for almost a year

Kay Danes was wrongfully imprisoned in Laos, one of the world's poorest communist states.

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Tangalooma Wrecks: Locals upset to see tourist attraction's iconic skyline...

An iconic Queensland tourist attraction has had a makeover, but not everyone is happy with the new look for the Tangalooma Wrecks off Moreton Island.

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Everest adventurer: Alyssa Azar says third time's a charm for latest climb...

Queensland teenage adventurer Alyssa Azar insists she is not afraid as she trains for a third attempt at climbing Mount Everest.

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Glenn MacFadyen's astonishing ocean voyage

Glenn's family survived a tumultuous ocean voyage from Australia to England in a boat they built themselves.

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Children being left at some Brisbane bus stops by TransLink, parents claim

A Brisbane mother accuses public transport provider TransLink of repeatedly failing to pick up her 12-year-old daughter at an inner-city bus stop.

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Queensland woman contracted dengue fever strain normally found in monkeys,...

Researchers discover that a Queensland woman who fell ill with dengue fever in 2014 was infected with a variety usually transmitted between monkeys.

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Brisbane marathoner conquers Inca trail in push to run on seven continents

Brisbane runner Carlo Tonini moves a step closer to completing a marathon on all seven continents, completing the Inca Trail Marathon in South America.

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'Drive on left' signs could help reduce tourist-related crashes, RACQ says

The RACQ wants popular Queensland tourist locations to consider adding "drive on left" signage to their roadsides with the aim of reducing visitor-related road accidents.

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Zika mozzie seekers needed for monitoring mosquito populations around...

Mosquito trapping stations could soon be seen in backyards throughout south-east Queensland as a defence against the Zika virus.

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Jetstar plane makes 'emergency' landing at Brisbane, cabin fills with smoke

Video shows the cabin of a Jetstar plane filling with smoke after a "technical issue" forced the aircraft to make an "emergency" landing in Brisbane.

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Dreamworld ride deaths: Coroner releases bodies of victims so funerals can go...

The bodies of four people who died at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast have been released to families for burial, Queensland police confirm.

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Dreamworld safety audit: Inspectors issue improvement notices after fatal...

Seven improvement notices are issued to Dreamworld by inspectors in the wake of a deadly ride malfunction, as the Government confirms it expects the theme park to reopen before Christmas.

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How to spot a rip and stay safe in the surf this summer

The temperature is in the high 20s, you have your sunscreen on and the car is packed for a day at the beach. But what do you need to think about before hitting the surf?

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Venomous blue-ringed octopus spotted in Scarborough Harbour

A deadly discovery in Moreton Bay, east of Brisbane, is causing residents to look twice before putting their feet in the water.

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Mia Ayliffe-Chung's mother urges Australia to improve backpacker safety

The mother of British traveller Mia Ayliffe-Chung, who was fatally stabbed in north Queensland, calls on the Australian Government to do more to protect young backpackers after the alleged abduction...

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Flying while pregnant: What the health risks are and how to manage them

Business travel, a wedding, maybe a break before the baby arrives there are plenty of reasons why you might need to fly while pregnant. Here's how to mitigate the risks.

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Dreamworld accident: One year after the theme park ride tragedy, what has...

Family and friends of four people killed at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast last October say the memory of that terrible day is still fresh in their minds as they struggle to cope with the fallout from...

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Dogs killing roos and koalas on Straddie a risk to public safety, traditional...

A pack of dogs is killing native wildlife on North Stradbroke Island and it is only a matter of time before a person is injured, traditional owners say.

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Accused murderer avoids trial over backpacker stabbing deaths

The Mental Health Court in Brisbane discontinues criminal charges against French national Smail Ayad over the stabbing deaths of British backpackers Mia Ayliffe-Chung and Tom Jackson, ruling Mr Ayad...

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New electronic tracking system trialled on Great Barrier Reef to improve...

An electronic tracking system, which scans handprints to identify and monitor tourists, is being trialled on the Great Barrier Reef to stop divers and snorkellers being left behind.

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Why do drivers forget cyclists are human? Your anger can kill us

Twelve months ago, I was just an interested observer in the car vs bike debate. Then I was hit by a young driver and sustained life-threatening injuries. Stories like this week's don't help my...

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Commuters frustrated by lack of park-and-ride spaces, fuelling safety fears

Concerns persist over the availability of park-and-ride spaces near train stations throughout south-east Queensland and the flow-on effects for commuter safety.

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Greyhound bus ban on unaccompanied passengers under 15 angers rural parents

Greyhound Australia will no longer accept unaccompanied passengers under 15, upsetting parents who rely on the coaches to get their children to school.

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The battle for carry-on and why bag weight rules matter when you travel

An aviation expert explains why airlines make you take out your jacket and wear it on the plane when your carry-on bag is too heavy.

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Brisbane cyclist left with fractured ankle in clash with pedestrian on footpath

James Stevenson says he was riding to work in the Brisbane CBD when he brushed past a pedestrian, who was then captured on camera running and confronting the cyclist.

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Queensland tourism operators voice concerns after third Cid Harbour shark attack

North Queensland tourism operators say there are no obvious signs of a fall in visitors to the region in response to a spate of shark attacks, but behind the scenes many people are worried.

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Bali scooter crash victim Jacob Mabb dies days after being flown back to...

A 21-year-old Sunshine Coast surf coach with a "heart of gold" who was left in a critical condition with a severe brain injury after a scooter crash in Bali dies in Brisbane.

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More people bitten by snakes in the city, according to new ambulance figures

Reports of unexpected encounters with snakes in city areas are increasing and how you deal with it might affect your chance of being bitten.

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Queensland authorities scour coastline after white powder packages found...

Police and SES crews are searching along Queensland's Fraser coast after the discovery of two one-kilo packages of white powder washed up on two beaches.

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Muslim organisation calls for rethink on unisex toilets after family enters...

A lack of female-only showers at a popular Sunshine Coast beach prompts a Muslim organisation to call for councils to consider religious beliefs when designing infrastructure after a family used...

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Scoot flight from Gold Coast to Singapore diverted to Sydney after mid-air brawl

A Gold Coast-to-Singapore flight is diverted to Sydney when a passenger takes his shirt off and fights with other passengers before being restrained and arrested by Australian Federal Police.

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Video footage of incident involving cyclist and pedestrian not proof of...

A cycling lobby group is shocked that no charges will be laid over an incident in Brisbane's CBD last year that left a cyclist with a broken ankle.

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I almost couldn't go overseas, despite having a valid passport. Here's why

Just one week out from jet-setting off on the trip of a lifetime, with what she thought was a valid passport, Melanie Vujkovic discovers she needs at least six months validity to travel cue panic.

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Aftermarket key fobs are cheaper but open more doors than you may realise

When Sarah Latham replaced her lost car key, she was unaware of the openings it would present.

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Australia's travel warnings treat developing nations unfairly, experts say

Diplomatic and academic experts say Australia's travel warnings can be biased against developing nations and its advice varies "depending on the country involved, not necessarily the risk".

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Driver Reviver rest stops' popularity wanes but visitor information centres...

The free cuppa and bikkie offered at the once-popular Driver Reviver sites on the nation's major highways have been slowly losing their appeal to tired motorists.

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How a Himalayan adventure became a tale of survival for a young Australian woman

Struggling to breathe and trapped in a remote village in the Himalayas, Australian tourist Amanda McDonald recalls her brush with death as she was airlifted off the mountain fearing for her life.

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Jet skis 'faster than a Ferrari' sparks call for stricter laws

Cheaper than a boat and easier to ride than a motorbike, the growing popularity of jet skis sparks a call for stricter laws around the purchase and licensing of the high-powered machines.

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China struggles to contain African swine fever, resorts to mass live-pig...

Amid international efforts to find a vaccine for the deadly pig virus, Australian authorities and industry are bracing for an outbreak that some pig farmers fear is "inevitable".

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Electric scooter numbers to rise on Brisbane streets as council approves...

City-goers will see more electric scooters on the streets of Brisbane, including an advanced second-generation model that will stop working in illegal zones such as Queen Street Mall or parts of South...

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Queensland lifesavers using Wi-Fi to lure people back between the flags after...

Concerned about a spike in drownings on Queensland's beaches most of which occur outside the flags lifesavers have come up with a unique way to get people where they want them.

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Whitsundays shark attack victim was cracking jokes as Swedish nurses saved...

Two holidaying nurses want to have a beer with two "cool" English tourists who managed to keep positive minutes after being attacked by a shark. The nurses provided first aid which is credited with...

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