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MPs examine social media election ads - Politicians are on the hunt for advertisements and fake news circulating on Facebook and other social media during elections.

Qld law change that goes after pet owners - Queenslanders who leave a dog in a hot car will face jail time and tens of thousands of dollars in fines under changes to the law.

New laws delay Qld cold case inquest - The family of a World War II veteran who disappeared from Townsville 26 years ago has been told an inquest exploring fresh evidence about his suspecte ...

Dry storms could fuel Qld bushfires - Dry, gusty thunderstorms are forecast to sweep through tinder-dry southeast Queensland on Tuesday, fanning existing fires and sparking new ones.

Aussies lose final Test, Ashes drawn 2-2 - Australia's disappointing 135-run loss and a drawn series proved a somewhat underwhelming end to Tim Paine's first Ashes tour but the captain remained ...

Senators split over community service idea - Should young Australians be put to work in emergency services to boost the number of volunteers?Senate crossbencher Jacqui Lambie is calling for a ret ...

Opportunity To Be a Part of Youth Parliament - Young people between the age of 12 and 15 are encouraged to apply for YMCA SA Junior Parliament Program, that will take place across three days in t ...

Nominations Open for the 2020 Australia Day Award - Nominations are now open for the 2020 Australia Day Awards. It is the Citizen, Young Citizen & Community Event of the Year! There are va ...

Asbestos Removal Commences in Whyalla ‘B Block’ - The Whyalla Visitor and Information Centre precinct demolitions have begun. The old ‘B Block’ building has significant asbestos and termite damage ...

Fuel Price Spikes - Many of the state's regional centres were hit with petrol price spikes of up to 28 cents per litre in recent weeks. The highest recorded spike was i ...