A Queensland review into child sexual abuse responses has heard defamation fears and a focus on an organisation's "reputation" may act as a deterrent to raising concerns about childcare staff.

An unvaccinated horse has died from Hendra virus in south-east Queensland. It's the state's first case of the virus, which can be potentially deadly for humans as well as animals, in three years.

The Queensland Reds host the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday as the tour rolls on. Follow ESPN for live updates of the action in Brisbane.

The British and Irish Lions face the Queensland Reds in Brisbane ...

Next up for the British and Irish Lions are the Queensland Reds, who are expected to provide a tougher test than Saturday's romping win.

The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.

Follow live text commentary & score updates as the British and Irish Lions take on Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

As state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company tries to stand up its $30 billion bid for Santos – Australia’s biggest-ever energy deal – flash private jets have been buzzing around Queensland ...

The Lions continued their tour of Australia with an impressive win over the Reds in Brisbane ...

The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County grew to 52,500 acres entering the Fourth of July weekend. See where California wildfires are burning.

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