Queenslanders have a civic duty to support farmers struggling with the outbreak of the white spot prawn disease, the state’s Fisheries Minister says, insisting there are no human health risks.
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Dumpster divers make free meals to build community
A group in Brisbane is turning food thrown out by supermarkets into home-cooked meals which they serve to the lonely, isolated and some who are just plain hungry.
Vaccination debate flares after tetanus diagnosis
A northern New South Wales doctor says a seven-year-old girl diagnosed with tetanus had not been vaccinated.
Schools bursting at seams as apartment boom puts pressure on catchments
An explosion in the number of high-rise apartments across our capital cities is dramatically driving up student enrolments, resulting in “jam-packed” public schools.
Who's a pretty birdie? Why this curlew is in love with its own reflection
An image of a curious bush stone-curlew caught up in its own reflection at a Brisbane university campus this week goes viral. But is this behaviour normal?
Melbourne Storm steal victory with lucky last-gasp try
A fortuitous pin-balling try in the 77th minute sees Melbourne edge the Broncos 14-12 at AAMI Park.
Parents charged with toddler's murder face court
The parents of a Logan toddler charged with murdering their 22-month-old son back in 2007 are remanded in custody following a court appearance this morning.
Melbourne Storm steal one from Brisbane, NRL scores and stats
Look at all the stats and scores as Storm superstar Billy Slater returns to the NRL in Melbourne’s 14-12 win over Brisbane.
CCC retrieves 30k emails from Minister's deleted account
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission retrieves emails from the personal account of Energy Minister Mark Bailey, who deleted the Yahoo address after claims he was using it to talk to union officials.
Queensland leaders reject former cricketers' call to ditch Adani coal mine
Both sides of state politics join the Queensland Resources Council to dismiss the Chappell brothers’ objections to Adani’s planned Carmichael coal mine.