A rare and deadly disease has killed dozens of people in the past few months, and authorities in Far North Queensland are struggling to work out what's behind the unprecedented outbreak.
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A rare disease is killing Queenslanders. A highway upgrade could be to blame
Luke Bantoft has survived melioidosis but the experience has left him "petrified" of returning to his home where he believes he caught it. Experts say the source of the outbreak could be the Bruce Highway upgrade.
Labor's victory showed it learnt lessons the Coalition did not
The comprehensive nature of this win gives Anthony Albanese the chance to change the narrative of our politics.
Dutton finishes campaign with lurch towards Trumpian politics
The global situation requires the complete rewiring of our political and bureaucratic establishment brains.
'Disconnect' with major parties a major problem for this rapidly growing area
Working from home is key for these voters in one of Australia's fastest-growing areas but as the election draws near many people here don't think any Labor or Coalition policy will help them much.
'Darkened his own brand': Albanese lashes Dutton's leadership style
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called out Peter Dutton's history of "punching down on vulnerable people" during a wide-ranging interview on 7.30 that focused on several key election issues.
'Our heads are spinning': Has Trump secured another term for Canada's 'unpopular' government?
After the resignation of Justin Trudeau, it was unlikely that Canada's governing Liberal party would secure another term when Canadians went to the polls — then Donald Trump's tariffs hit the country.
A croc-wrangling MP, his trans friend and Australia's same-sex marriage push
A crocodile wrangler from the country may sound like an unlikely advocate for LGBTQIA+ Australians in parliament. But Warren Entsch is just that — and it all started in a pub.
Australia needs to answer urgent questions about its defence budget
We have a sometimes mystifying relationship with ideas about honouring those who serve our country, and with ideas about how we defend it.
Navy veteran overcame suicide attack and losing legs to march with son
Anzac Day has always been difficult for Luke McCallum. But this year, for the first time since having his legs partially amputated, he's ready to march again.
Liberal candidate accuses Monique Ryan of releasing 'dirt file' on her
From 1945 to 2022 Kooyong was Liberal heartland. Now it's a battleground as the Coalition try to reclaim it with allegations of dirty tricks from both sides being aired.