Ukraine ‘strikes nuclear plant fuel depot’
Officials installed by Russia in Ukraine say a Ukrainian missile strike has punched a hole in the roof of a fuel depot at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the RIA Novosti news agency reports.
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Iraq clashes kill 10, Sadr quits politics
At least 10 Iraqis have been killed after powerful Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said he would quit politics, prompting his loyalists to storm a palatial government complex in Baghdad and leading to clashes with rival Shi'ite groups.
Tea drinkers live longer: study
Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don't, according to a large study.
Dogs can get dementia – but lots of walks may lower the risk
Dogs get dementia too. But it’s often difficult to spot. Research published today shows how common it is, especially in dogs over ten years old.
Wuhan lab leak theory is dead says COVID academic
The Huanan market was the pandemic epicentre. From its origin there, the SARS-CoV-2 virus rapidly spread to other locations in Wuhan in early 2020 and then to the rest of the world.
Do all teachers deserve a pay rise?
Ministers are talking about “rewarding” high-performing teachers. International studies show unexpected things can happen when teachers strive for “excellence” to receive monetary bonuses.
The many phases of Olivia Newton-John
She was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases, and who found success exploring many facets of her talent.
“Sugar slavery” – How 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia
Between 1863 and 1904, 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia, landing in Brisbane, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bowen, Townsville, Innisfail and Cairns. Most indentured labourers arrived from the New Hebrides, with a substantial proportion taken from the Solomons, as well as smaller islands.
Three dead, one wounded in shooting at remote property where killer remains at large
One man is in critical condition and multiple people were reportedly injured as a result of a shooting in north Queensland.
It’s sweltering in the land of the Queen – but what could this mean for Queensland?
Traditionally, temperatures above 30℃ in the UK are considered hot. But to see temperatures already exceeding 40℃ is shocking.
Police release surveillance of repeat drone thief
Logan detectives have released footage following the theft of high end drones on two separate occasions at the same hobby shop in Hillcrest in June.
Climate change is a “pressing and accelerating threat to global security”: academic
Climate change is a pressing and accelerating threat to global security. It will disrupt trade, displace populations, cause food and energy shortages and drive conflict between nations.
Police believe Gold Coast ATM thieves hit same shop twice
Queensland Police have released footage of two males suspected of robbing an ATM at the Slatyer Avenue business on Sunday, March 20.
Woman killed in golf buggy tragedy on Hamilton Island was on honeymoon
Ms Morgan and husband Robbie from Sydney's west had only just begun their honeymoon when the accident happened as Mr Morgan attempted a U-turn at the north end of Hamilton Island on Whitsunday Boulevard.
A super profits tax on Australian gas? We already have one, it just doesn’t deliver
Australian oil and gas producers have had to shell out 40% of their profits in tax, in addition to 30% company tax on profits, for years. And yet the amount collected is tiny: $2.4 billion.
The rising cos of living: Why lettuces are so expensive
Lettuce prices are skyrocketing. Twitter users are posting photos of iceberg lettuces for A$10 and $11.99, well above the more usual $2.80.
Breaking the ice: Women really do feel the cold more than men
Hormones make women’s hands, feet and ears stay around three degrees Celsius cooler than men’s.
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Electorate Spotlight: Flynn
Hear what Flynn Candidates Matt Burnett, Colin Boyce and Sharon Lohse will do for you if elected at this weekend's Federal Election.
Ravioli with fresh tomato, basil and garlic sauce
Ravioli is very satisfying to make. Why not give this easy recipe a go!
Slow-cooked broccoli and chickpeas
A fantastic recipe as the weather starts to cool. Time to get the slow cooker out from the back of the cupboard!
Why are Queensland wholesale spot prices for electricity up 150% this year? It’s complicated
So far this year, average spot prices have been about 50% higher than last year and 150% higher in Queensland.
Energy Hub set to unlock manufacturing jobs in Townsville
The jobs-generating Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct infrastructure masterplan get the go-ahead from Townsville City Council.
Snakes and ladders: What a Queensland family found up in the roof
Guess what's in the roof? This Queensland couple get the shock of their life!
Australia’s first renewable hydrogen-powered ferry to be built in Gladstone
Gladstone is set to have Australia's first renewable hydrogen passenger ferry.
Exporting the dollars: How Australian solar technology is making foreigners rich
Queenslanders are missing out on the jobs of the future because governments have not focused on making things in Australia.
Warren Entsch Mystery Covid Case
Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is refusing today to provide details of his suspected Covid case in January this year.
Hydrogen to fuel Gladstone jobs bonanza
A hydrogen and ammonia-producing plant coming to Gladstone will create nearly 2,600 jobs and propel central Queensland to becoming what the state government calls a “clean energy powerhouse”.
Sunny future for solar manufacturing in regional Queensland
From the biggest solar power-producing car park in Australia, to powering the National Zoo in Canberra, one Mackay-based business is proving the future jobs and economics of the renewables manufacturing industry already here.
The teal deal: Why climate independents are spooking the Liberal Party
One of the Morrison government’s biggest challenges in this election campaign is the rise of the “teals”, a group of 22 independents who have received funding from Climate 200.