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The BOM says rainfall is expected to continue across the next couple of days, including for parts of the state grappling with a flood emergency.

Voices for Victims has the ear of the LNP government in Queensland, consulting the premier on the state's youth justice law changes — but the group remains adamant it has no political affiliations.

The sea shanty Bound for South Australia has become an anthem that celebrates the distinctiveness of a state not necessarily renowned for distinction, especially on the sporting field. But the song captures the sentiment of the state's remarkable Sheffield Shield win, writes Daniel Keane. 

A fatal group brawl that took the life of 19-year-old Girum Mekonnen has landed 10 men behind bars, with the Supreme Court judge saying the attack on an innocent man showed "a mixture of gangster bravado and blood-lust".

A teenager who pleaded guilty to the stabbing murder of a 19-year-old man has been attacked in court by the victim's family on Monday.

This mouth-watering chicken and rice dish is a perfectly balanced dinner dish with zesty lemon and juicy olives. 

The weather bureau says there is potential to see further flood level rises depending where the rain falls over the next several days. 

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli warned many communities "are yet to see the worst" of flooding due to the volume of water in catchments across outback Queensland. 

Experts have suggested that rape, aggravated attempted robbery, attempted murder, arson and torture charges should be added to Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws.

A former Olympic rowing medallist says a central Queensland venue selected for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will fail to meet international standards. But data from the Queensland government's Water Monitoring System suggests otherwise.

Penalties will soon rise for all state government fines in Queensland, with the 3.5 per cent hike applied to infringements including speeding, not wearing a seat belt and using a mobile phone behind the wheel.

There's a mixed history of private investment in sporting infrastructure. One thing is sure, those investing in sporting assets want to see returns that compensate the risk involved, writes Liam Walsh.

Mercy is key in Islam, especially during the holy month. Here's what that means for Muslims and those outside the faith.

Feral deer populations are booming in Queensland, damaging farms and costing millions, but some are turning them into a business opportunity.

Hawthorn overturns a 35-point deficit to record a statement win over GWS as Brisbane roars to life in the second half against Geelong to record a 20-year first.

Brisbane City Council's re-evaluation included almost 351,000 properties with a total value of $346.2 billion, an increase of 17 per cent.

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) senior forecaster Felim Hanniffy predicted wet weather in western Queensland would be "shifting east" in the coming days, bringing with it the potential for flash flooding in some places.

The worst of the wet weather has passed for the Gold Coast and Brisbane but the region's rivers are expected to continue to run high after hefty totals swelled catchments.

Damning evidence, a radio shock jock, and accusations of witness intimidation have dominated hearings into a defence helicopter crash off the Queensland coast that killed four aviators.

Much of Australia is being drenched by rain or thunderstorms this weekend thanks to a rare southern intrusion of very moist equatorial air.