White spot virus is found in wild prawns in Moreton Bay off Brisbane and will have to die out naturally because it can no longer be stopped, the Queensland Government confirms.
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Brisbane tunnel workers face lung disease from silica exposure: expert
A parliamentary inquiry into black lung could be empowered to examine lung disease among Brisbane road tunnel construction workers, after a medical expert says they are probably more at risk than miners exposed to coal dust.
Australia fumes as SANZAAR dithers over Super Rugby future
No solid news about the future make-up of the Super Rugby competition is leading to frustration in Australia, with speculation one team is likely to be culled.
Parents charged with toddler's murder face court
The parents of a Logan toddler charged with murdering their 22-month-old son back in 2007 are remanded in custody following a court appearance this morning.
Retro TV 'hotels' boosting suburban native bee populations
A Queensland woman is helping attract native bees back to the suburbs with a unique take on recycling.
'Something needs to change': Combat sport safety to be reviewed
A new investigation will be held into the safety of high-risk combat sports in Queensland following the deaths of two young boxers in recent years, the state’s Sports Minister says.
Brisbane wingsuit man aims high as he plummets to Earth
Luke Rogers says hurtling toward the ground at speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour is the ultimate adrenaline rush, and he hopes his skill will soon make him an Australian champion.
Car nearly driven off six-storey carpark in Brisbane
Emergency services say people could have been seriously injured when a car almost plunged off a multi-level carpark at Brisbane’s Mater Hospital on Friday.
Builder charged over racecourse deaths has licence revoked again as Minister intervenes
A day after builder Claudio D’Alessandro was given approval to resume work for non-payment of debts, his licence is suspended again after the Public Works Minister intervenes.
What was that? Landspout and 'dust devil' cause a stir at Brisbane Airport
A landspout and a “dust devil” are observed in separate weather events at Brisbane Airport, with reports the landspout brought down trees and damaged cars, while the dust devil caused no damage.