Program to control coral-eating starfish gets more funding
The Federal Government will expand efforts to control the Crown-of-thorns (COTS) Starfish which is a major cause of coral loss on the Great Barrier Reef,
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London Symphony Orchestra coming to Australia
The London Symphony Orchestra will play a series of concerts in Australia, led by conductor Sir Simon Rattle in his final season as music director.
Dream discovery could help crops improve water use and resist climate change
Australian scientists have identified what they call an “exquisite” natural mechanism that helps plants limit their water loss with little effect on carbon dioxide intake.
Health care giants settle fee dispute
Health insurer, Bupa, and private hospital company, Ramsay Health Care, have settled a long-running dispute over medical costs.
All roads lead to the rodeo. Far north Queensland town riding for glory this weekend
The population of Mount Carbine is set to grow more than tenfold this weekend as crowds begin arriving for the annual Bull and Bronc Ride.
Police scale back search for missing Nambour man
A search of thick bushland in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has failed to find a man missing from Nambour for a week.
“One of our greatest”. North Queensland Cowboys pay tribute to Paul Green
The North Queensland Cowboys have paid tribute to their former premiership-winning coach, Paul Green, who died at his Brisbane home on Thursday morning.
Police to review previous dealings with couple in Ayr fatal fire
The Queensland Police Ethical Standards Command (ESC) will review how the force dealt with a couple involved in a fatal fire at Ayr in north Queensland this week.
Far north rescue helicopter flights under review after person injured at Innisfail
Rescue helicopter flights have been temporarily suspended at Innisfail Hospital in far north Queensland, after a nearby pedestrian was injured during a take-off.
Police treat Ayr house fire death as suspicious
Police have confirmed they’re treating the death of a woman following a house fire in north Queensland as suspicious.
Sugar cane capital looks to travellers to ease worker shortage
Sugar cane growers in the north Queensland Burdekin region are hoping travellers will help ease a serious shortage of workers during the cane harvest.
Bin. Don’t flush. Cairns declares war on wipes.
It costs almost one million dollars a year to remove non-flushable items from the Cairns sewer system. Almost half are disposable wipes.
Woman dead, man critical after Ayr house fire
A woman severely burned in a north Queensland house fire has died in hospital. Her partner remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Search for Nambour man after car found abandoned
An extensive search is underway for a man missing from Nambour since last Friday morning.
King tides coming to central and north Queensland east coast
Parts of central and north Queensland will experience king tides in the next few days.
Home of Australia’s largest saleyard cautious about FMD outbreak
Maranoa Regional Council says its local disaster management group (LDMG) will meet regularly to manage the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
Planning underway for bypass of far north Queensland town
Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has begun planning a road bypass around the town of Innisfail in the state’s far north.
Shocking video catches Queenslanders playing chicken with trains
These could be scenes from a grotesque new reality TV show, in which people try their hardest to get too close to a moving train. But they are videos from Queensland Rail safety cameras, showing vehicle drivers ignoring stop lights at railway crossings, crashing through boom gates, and driving into the path of an oncoming train.
Fears croc plan changes will lead to culling and reduce public safety
A leading Queensland eco-tour operator says he fears proposed changes to saltwater crocodile management will lead to increased culling.
Man charged with murder of Mount Isa teenager
Police have charged a man with murder after a 13-year-old girl was fatally struck by a vehicle in the Mount Isa suburb of Pioneer early on Saturday morning.
Cape York community unites to find man missing in bush for three days
The western Cape York Peninsula community of Aurukun has banded together to find a 60-year-old man missing in rugged bushland from almost three days.
A pioneer of ministry. Anglicans mourn death of Australia’s first Indigenous bishop
The country’s first Indigenous Anglican bishop, Queensland-born Arthur Malcolm, has died at the age of 87. Bishop Malcolm was born in Yarrabah, an Aboriginal community near Cairns, in 1935.
Search underway on Cape York for missing man
The search continues for a man missing from the western Cape York community of Aurukun.
Zoe the chihuahua home safe after thieves stole her owner’s car
Police have charged a man and woman over the alleged theft of a pet dog and vehicle on Brisbane last month.
It’s never too soon to prepare for natural disasters
Four months ago, the Sunshine Coast was hit by disastrous floods. Today, local agencies were preparing for next time.
Why did the cassowary cross the road? Project looks to reduce endangered bird road toll
The cassowary has been around since the dinosaurs. This iconic flightless bird is endangered now, and the most common cause of death is being struck by vehicles. India Marshall hopes to change that.
Dog act at Labrador: Police hunt alleged wallet thief for assault
Police are appealing for public help to identify a man they want to interview in relation to an assault and robbery at Labrador, on the Gold Coast in June.
Search underway in Warwick for missing man
Police have appealed for public assistance with the search for a 74-year-old man missing from Warwick, in the Queensland Southern Downs region.
Queensland to trial east coast crocodile removal to slow population growth
Saltwater crocodiles longer than 2.4 metres could be removed from parts of the Queensland east coast in a trial program being considered by the State Government.
Died of thirst. Scientists unravel Queensland mangrove catastrophe
Researchers at James Cook University say they’ve solved the mysterious death of tens of millions of mangrove trees along the Gulf of Carpentaria coast in 2016.
Miracles happen: $500,000 reward in Rockhampton suspected murder cold case
Michelle Lewis loved her maroon and white mountain bike and was rarely seen without it. In January 1989, she set out for home on that bike, and was never seen again.