An Indigenous land council boss calls on the Federal Government to end a long-running debate by publicly releasing a report which finds “no substantive evidence” of an illegal trade in sea turtle and dugong meat in Queensland.
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Queensland laws passed 'to end Glencore, QCoal mine dispute'
Hundreds of mining jobs have been saved by new laws rushed through Queensland’s Parliament, the Palaszczuk Government says, but a mine owner is adamant they reward a multinational company that has done the wrong thing for more than a decade.
Camel milk ice-cream anyone?
Camel milk on the breakfast tables of average Aussie families could become a reality, as Australia’s largest commercial camel dairy makes its herd five-times larger to bring beauty and food products to supermarkets.
Talking science through cat videos
Cat videos, selfies and Tinder were just some of the issues discussed by scientists at the World Science Festival.
The AFLW grand final stars who wouldn't take no for an answer
For Brisbane Lions forward Sabrina Frederick-Traub, and her counterpart from the Adelaide Crows Sarah Perkins, the game is the perfect response to all those who had told them ‘no’.
Explosive science makes learning fun
Behind clouds of liquid nitrogen gas and exploding balloons of fire is a team of scientists trying to change the way kids feel about STEM education.
Broncos, Panthers get wins over Raiders, Knights
The Broncos get the better of the Raiders thanks to a Jordan Kahu field goal, while the Panthers dismantle the Knights in a 40-0 flogging.
QSO and Ed Kuepper light up the Tivoli
Australian alternative rock legend Ed Kuepper never imagined having the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as his backing band, let alone performing live together.
Brisbane crowds given a rare sight of hatching baby turtles
Some of the world’s best scientific brains are at Brisbane’s World Science Festival, but it’s hatching baby turtles that are getting a lot of the attention.
'You made a difference': Retiring Justice thanked for compassion that saved a life
Upon hearing Queensland Justice Margaret McMurdo was about to retire, Amanda knew she had to express her thanks for decision 19 years ago that changed the trajectory of her life.