Security is being increased at next week’s Brisbane Ekka with extra police to be on duty, spot checks of visitors’ bags and barriers being installed at all entry gates.
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Light levels can impact financial risk-taking, study shows
The intensity of light — or luminance — has a correlation with financial risk-taking, a new study shows, with an economist saying the finds could even explain unknown market fluctuations.
Fuel discount prices to be axed from Queensland service station boards
Confusing discounts which can trick motorists into paying more at petrol stations will be outlawed in Queensland from next year.
What to eat to help keep colds at bay
Sniffling, coughing and sneezing are familiar sounds this time of year, so what foods are best to help keep our immune systems strong?
Weightlifting's popularity soaring ahead of Commonwealth Games
Once seen as a male-dominated sport tailoring to a niche market, weightlifting is pushing its way into mainstream Australia ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Key battleground issues emerge before Queensland election date set
The Queensland election date is still a mystery. But with announcements on developments, exports, the environment and power bills, the battle lines are drawn — as Chris O’Brien writes, the campaign is underway.
Port of Townsville's shipping line upgrade welcomed by fresh produce farmers
North Queensland farmers welcome a new shipping line’s announcement to upgrade the frequency of its services from the Port of Townsville, bypassing Brisbane.
Union taskforce branded 'sloppy' over charge mix-up with former CFMEU boss
Lawyer Terry Fisher blasts the police taskforce investigating union corruption, saying former Queensland union boss Dave Hanna appeared in court today charged with an offence that does not exist.
'It's not how trade works': NZ Government says 'Buy Queensland' policy crazy
The New Zealand Government issues a public invitation to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to discuss a “crazy” and “possibly illegal” decision to ignore trade agreements, which could threaten up to 30,000 Queensland jobs and $5 billion in state exports.
Macadamia crop losses this year masks a cracking future
The impact of extreme weather looks like it will buck a growing trend this year, causing macadamia prices to rise as a recent forecast for Australia’s crop was revised down 13 per cent.