Wastewater plan fears for rare turtles
Activists are calling for authorities to reject a gas producer's plan to release treated water into a central Queensland river.
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Exotic ant gets flick after three years
An exotic ant that threatens Australian agriculture has been eradicated from the Port of Brisbane by biosecurity authorities, three years after it was detected.
Summit deal sparks Indigenous land call
Indigenous land management should be at the centre of protecting the environment following a major COP15 agreement, advocates say.
Killer’s drug run led to police dog death
Convicted murderer Alan Lace has been jailed again for an attempt to evade a traffic stop while holding 1.3 kilograms of drugs that led to a police dog's death.
Slain police pair farewelled, decorated
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, who were both shot dead in the line of duty, have been posthumously awarded Queensland Police Valour Medals.
Turtle hatchlings joy after NSW disasters
The discovery of hatchlings belonging to an endangered NSW turtle species has elated ecologists after a succession of natural disasters hit their only habitat.
Palaszczuk’s tribute to victims of Wieambilla shooting
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has spoken to community members and police having "a really rough time" after two officers and a local were shot dead.
Qld minister silent on shooter’s gun run
Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan won't say if he was previously briefed about a man involved in the fatal shootings of two police and a neighbour last week.
Nature pact a win despite flaws: minister
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says Australia can be proud of its role in negotiating a landmark pact to address the global nature crisis.
Attempted murder accused to return to Queensland
Queensland woman Annabelle Smith will be extradited back to Brisbane to face court over her alleged involvement in a man falling from a sixth-floor balcony.
Wastewater shows codeine use plunges
Codeine use has dropped by 37 per cent since over the counter sales were banned, according to new findings from wastewater sampling taken across the nation.
Baby’s injuries ‘consistent’ with shaking
Queensland man Tiaan Burger has been committed to stand trial accused of murdering his four-month-old son, Finnick Hercules Burger, in January 2020.
HMAS Cairns Takes Top Honours at Annual Fleet Awards
Far North Queensland Navy base HMAS Cairns has taken out two prestigious titles in the annual Fleet Awards for 2022.
Brisbane patients with dementia keep minds active with fiddle boards
A local community-based men's group has donated several new fiddle boards to Mater Hospital Brisbane, which will help patients living with dementia to keep their minds active and maintain their motor skills.
Low cloud possible factor in Qld air crash
Witness accounts and weather reports suggest low cloud, rain and fog could have played a role in the light plane crash that killed a pilot and two passengers.
Fight ramps up over Barrier Reef listing
Australia's environment minister has used a nature summit in Canada to tell UNESCO the Great Barrier Reef does not deserve an in-danger listing.
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Surging Qld rents sapping living standards
Thousands of Queensland households are spending more than a third of their income on rent and are unable to meet basic living standards, a new report suggests.
Brisbane nurses create memories for mum battling incurable cancer
After receiving the devastating news that her cancer is incurable, a nurse and mother of two from Brisbane is striving to create lasting memories with her partner and two young sons.
Boy in hospital with bite injuries after Fraser Island dingo ‘jumped him’
A five-year-old boy was bitten multiple times by a dingo as he played on a beach on Fraser Island in Queensland.
‘Misread’ likely led to deadly Qld crash
A plane crash that killed five people in Queensland was likely caused by the pilot misreading the altimeter as he tried to land in bad weather.
Woman stabbed to death in Townsville home
A woman has been stabbed to death at a home in northern Queensland where police are questioning a nearby resident over the killing.
Qld man jailed for accidental shooting
Christopher Warren Arthur Frank has been jailed for 12 years after shooting his mate when he tripped, accidentally discharging a faulty sawn off rifle.
‘Vile’ video confession from cop killers
Footage showing Gareth and Stacey Train on the night of their deadly attack on Queensland police has surfaced as funeral details for the officers are settled.
Aussies play key role in new space mission
Australian experts will have a key role in commissioning a new satellite that will change what scientists know about pretty much all water on the planet.
Murder charge after Qld woman stabbed
A man will face a Townsville court on Friday charged with murder and serious assault, both of which are domestic violence offences.
Australia promises more cash for nature
Australia has promised ongoing funding to help developing countries protect nature as the environment minister heads to a biodiversity summit in Canada.
Train pair speaks of Qld killings in video
Videos have emerged appearing to be a couple admitting to killing two police officers and their neighbour in an ambush in Queensland.
Waste grows as recycling stagnates: report
A new report says the mountain of waste Australia produces is continuing to grow but the proportion of what's recycled is not, compounding the landfill problem.
Man released after murder charge dropped
Gold Coast man Kynan Vital has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend but was granted parole after a charge of murdering her father was dropped.
Qld land-clearing report not up to scratch
The Queensland government says a new report shows deforestation has fallen, but environmental groups says it's still happening at an alarming rate.
Surviving constable attends shooting vigil
Constable Keely Brough was among hundreds of people who paid tribute to the victims of the Wieambilla shooting at a candlelight vigil.