Queensland students are lagging behind their counterparts in southern states in school mathematics and ­science.

Two pilots have been forced to eject from their fighter jet and parachute to safety during an emergency incident at Amberley RAAF on Tuesday afternoon.

Brave and quick-thinking neighbours are being praised for helping firefighters to save the Happy Valley community from catastrophe.

Swimming Champion and radio golden girl Susie O’Neill has opened up about overcoming the self-doubt that left her wanting to quit radio out of a fear she didn’t belong.

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