Council makes smart move to plug leaks
The installation of smart water meters by the Central Highlands council in Capella has led to the discovery of water wastage in a number...
Coles reports 30pct jump in online supermarket sales
Coles has reported a 30 per cent jump in e-commerce sales as the supermarket giant worked to improve customer experiences, and has achieved a...
Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub
Steaks made without animals, jet fuel made without oil, and fish food created using gases are among the carbon-cutting goals of a $60 million...
Deadly syphilis QLD outbreak
Doctors are warning that a syphilis outbreak that began in Queensland’s North-West is now claiming the lives of unborn babies across the state.
Last year...
Green hydrogen developer pumped as partners ink deal
The Sunshine State is adding to its green hydrogen credentials as Australian regions compete to refuel future bus and truck fleets powered by the...
Thousands of fire ant nests infest Qld properties
Parts of Queensland have as many fire ants as Texas - a hotbed of the uncontrolled infestation that costs the US billions of dollars...
Giant panda diplomacy continues with new couple in SA
A new pair of giant pandas will make their way to Adelaide, marking the next panda diplomacy step between Australia and China.
A male, Xing...
Agritourism’s billion-dollar potential in the Outback
The Outback Queensland Tourism Association hosted three free Agritourism masterclasses in Cunnamulla, Longreach, and Biloela over the last couple of weeks, in a bid...
Community safety plan for QLD
Legislation was passed by the Queensland Parliament last week for a $1.28 billion community safety plan investment designed to enhance community safety and support...
Age change for criminal responsibility
Recommendations made to the Commonwealth Attorney General last week to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 has been welcomed...
Tighter firearms laws
The Queensland Parliament has passed new laws this week restricting high-risk individuals from access to firearms.
Minister for Police and Community Safety, Mark Ryan assured...
Mates go all out for ovarian cancer
Mates Michael Dalton and Peter Reaburn cycle 500km over 5 days in difficult terrain to raise money for research for rare ovarian cancer, a...
Junior Finals herding to Emerald
With one week to go, Emerald is once again set to host the Junior National Rodeo Finals on Saturday, 12 July — and the...
