Experts celebrate enormous bounds in reef restoration
Experts behind a new survival kit for the Great Barrier Reef say they've achieved monumental leaps that will help coral reefs worldwide endure climate change.
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New Wind Farm Powering Local Jobs
Queensland, Australia, is making notable progress in its renewable energy initiatives with the formal launch of the Dulacca Wind Farm.
Qld casinos face scrutiny, penalties under new laws
New laws will impose greater penalties and scrutiny of casinos following an independent inquiry in 2022.
Voters face year-long Queensland election campaign
The state election is more than a year away but Queensland is in campaign mode as the government and opposition launch their pitches to voters.
Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills
Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.
Historic Queensland Snaps Go Global in QUT-Google Collaboration
A new collaboration between Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Digital Collections and Google Arts & Culture is set to bring a rich collection of historic Queensland photographs to global audiences.
Breakthrough on wine dispute ahead of PM’s China visit
Australia has reached an agreement with China to suspend their wine tariffs dispute as Anthony Albanese prepares to travel to the Asian superpower within weeks.
Residents return home after firefighters battle blaze
After firefighters spent days battling a central Queensland blaze, residents have finally been told they can return to their homes.
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Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices
Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.
Local Jobs Focus for Smoky Creek Solar Farm Project
The Australian Federal Government greenlights Smoky Creek solar farm in Central Queensland, advancing renewable energy goals and boosting local employment.
‘Yes’ side rallies with calls to cut through falsehoods
Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution as the referendum date looms.
Crackdown on K’gari over human-dingo interactions
More money will be spent by the Queensland government to educate the public about dingoes on K'gari, with concerns growing over the number of interactions.
Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady
Higher interest rates are yet to make a serious dent in Australia's jobs market, with a larger-than-expected surge in employment recorded.
Fears poachers hunting crocodiles in north Queensland
Wildlife officers are investigating whether poachers are working in north Queensland after a crocodile carcass was found with a bait hook and rope in its gut.
Matildas pile pressure on England, coy on Kerr minutes
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson insists England are the favourites in their Women's World Cup semi-final, while he's yet to decide if Sam Kerr will start.
Heat on fire bug wanted over 12 Queensland blazes
An image has been released of a man wanted over a dozen suspicious fires in Queensland's Western Downs region.
Motorists paying more for fuel as oil supplies tighten
Motorists are being urged to shop around to find the best deals with fuel prices rising as oil supply constraints collide with strong demand.
Matildas beat Denmark to reach Women’s World Cup QF
The Matildas are into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals after beating Denmark 2-0 in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts
The Matildas have sealed progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 by thumping Canada 4-0, with Hayley Raso scoring a brace.
Climate index hints at higher destructive bushfire risk
Australia potentially faces a return to destructive bushfire seasons as conditions shift towards less extreme rainfall and rising extreme temperatures.
Europe faces heatwave, fires; record temps scorch China
A heat dome stretching from the US, across Europe and into China has caused life-threatening temperatures and wildfires.
Qld to roll out ‘renewable zones’ in clean power push
The Queensland government plans to create 12 renewable energy zones as part of a $62 billion scheme to decarbonise the grid.
Thousands Gather in Queensland for ‘Yes’ Campaign
Community events held across the Sunshine State on Sunday saw thousands of Queenslanders come together in support of the 'Yes' campaign for Indigenous constitutional recognition through a Voice to Parliament.
Qld eyes critical minerals amid coal lobby backlash
The Queensland government has launched a $245 million strategy for critical minerals found in the state's northwest to spur manufacturing of renewables.
Maroons polish off Blues to seal Origin series win
Queensland have sealed an emphatic State of Origin defence with a game in hand, beating NSW 32-6 at Suncorp Stadium.
‘Most powerful’ Queensland police car will be electric
Queensland Police will add five electric vehicles to its highway patrol fleet in a one-year trial of the technology to be held throughout the state.
Qld leads the way as state basks in budget surplus
Australian states and territories are being urged to follow Queensland's lead as the state basks in a historic $12.3 billion budget surplus.
NRL great joins race for carbon-free commercial flight
Johnathan Thurston's Skytrans aims to make Australia's first emissions-free commercial flight through a new aviation and green hydrogen alliance.
Queensland emergency housing gets major funding boost
The Queensland government will spend an extra $64 million to find more homes for vulnerable people in inner-city Brisbane.
New blow for home owners as interest rates rise again
The battle against inflation is not over yet as the Reserve Bank board hikes again and takes the cash rate to its highest level since April 2012.
Slater lauds Queensland spirit in famous Origin triumph
Coach Billy Slater is lauding the Queensland spirit, saying it underpinned a gripping 26-18 win against NSW in the State of Origin opener in Adelaide.