An increase in the number of baby dugongs on the Great Barrier Reef suggests seagrass ecosystems are recovering well after recent flood and cyclone events.
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An Origin smokescreen? Billy Moore ponders Thurston's 18th man status
Are Queensland playing tricks with naming Johnathan Thurston as 18th man in their Origin I squad? Even Maroons favourite Billy Moore isn’t sure, but he’s backing Anthony Milford’s ability.
Defence raises suspicions Billy McCulkin killed wife, daughters
The alleged motive behind the triple murder of the McCulkin family is “ridiculous”, with the defence lawyer of the accused instead pointing the finger at a violent husband.
Ex-Lorna Jane staffer suing over alleged fat shaming had psychiatric history, court told
A psychologist testifies that a woman seeking almost $550,000 in damages against activewear company Lorna Jane for alleged fat shaming and bullying already had mental health issues prior to her employment.
Conservationists accuse farmers of bulldozing one million hectares of trees
Conservation groups claim more than one million hectares of trees have been bulldozed in Queensland in four years, angering farmers who say they are acting lawfully.
Omar Succarieh receives additional jail time over extortion
Omar Succarieh, currently serving time in jail for foreign incursion, is sentenced to two years and nine months for extortion of a Brisbane cafe manager.
Adani $320m 'royalties holiday' proposal sparks Labor faction fight
Queensland’s Cabinet is yet to decide whether there will be a royalty break for Adani’s Carmichael mine, but the Opposition says a factional battle between Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and her deputy has emerged.
Boyd preferred to Slater, Thurston the 18th man in Maroons' Origin I squad
Darius Boyd retains his number one jersey at Billy Slater’s expense, while Anthony Milford is named at five eighth with the injured Johnathan Thurston the 18th man in a strong Maroons squad.
Which glass can and can't be recycled?
Glass is commonly thought of as a product that can always be recycled, but did you know there are a few glass items we shouldn’t put in the recycle bin?
Brisbanites wake up with a case of fog deja vu
Brisbane is again shrouded in fog, with flights disrupted and photos appearing on social media as the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a possible third consecutive day tomorrow.