Police have charged three men following an alleged robbery incident at Caboolture this morning. It will be alleged at about 5.30am in the northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway, a stolen Kia hatch was involved in a traffic crash with a truck. It will be alleged three men who were in the Kia threatened the […]
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Shooting range fined $77k over staff lead poisoning from ammunition
An indoor shooting range north of Brisbane is fined $77,000 after an employee suffered lead poisoning from exposure to ammunition, with a blood test revealing they had almost 13 times the acceptable high-end range.
Spray-on umbrellas, cloud brightening floated in 'out there' Great Barrier Reef fixes
A floating film 50,000 times thinner than a hair and churning seawater are some of the ideas put forward to repair the Great Barrier Reef at an Australian-first conference.
Beer yoga, goat yoga: Is novelty yoga real yoga?
It seems barely a week goes by without a new form of novelty yoga appearing on our Instagram feeds.
Hydrogen power plant pilot first highlights resurgence of chemical element
A pilot project in central Queensland, set for 2019, is the first of its kind in the state and one of several hydrogen power projects in the pipeline across Australia.
Gut health test now like bowel cancer poo sticks, thanks to Brisbane firm
With almost half of Australia’s population complaining of some form of digestive problem, a Brisbane firm comes up with a way to test gut health by popping a sample in the mail.
Brisbane 2011 floods spark idea for portable flood-reading 'drifters'
They may look like rubbish floating on the river, but high-tech sensors fitted inside floating PVC pipes could be a crucial line of defence next time fast-rising floodwaters threaten homes, researchers say.
Property loans a tall order in remote Qld towns
Residents in outback Queensland say they are being asked to raise deposits of up to 60 per cent for a home loan because banks are nervous about lending in rural and remote areas.
Reinventing your wardrobe with clothes you already own
Are you stuck in a fashion rut but don’t want to buy more to solve the problem? Take a look inside your wardrobe and use these tips to reignite the spark with clothes you already have.
When can you light a backyard fire in south-east Queensland?
You could cop a fine for lighting a wood fire in you backyard this winter if you don’t follow these rules.