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Queensland gropers to replace prawns with white spot
An aquaculture hatchery in far north Queensland sends 2,500 free fish to farms in the south-east corner of the state affected by the outbreak of white spot disease, in what is described as a “small ray of sunshine” for prawn farmers.
Girls in single-parent households more likely to be obese, study finds
Young girls living in a single-parent home are more than twice as likely to be obese as those living in a two-parent household, Queensland researchers find.
Brisbane comic book creator wants more women in stories
One Brisbane creative thinks more females should become comic book artists and have their stories heard.
Police search wetlands near Brisbane in investigation into Wayne Youngkin's death
Police divers and the Army search wetlands north of Brisbane, looking for clues relating to the murder of Wayne Youngkin, who was last seen 31 years ago.
Making a splash: Ariarne Titmus breaks Tasmanian titles drought
The family of a Tasmanian swimmer Ariarne Titmus is celebrating her inclusion in the Australian team for the World Swimming Championships after qualifying in her first race at the Australian titles.
Fish found dead after toxic chemical spill at Brisbane Airport
Leaked firefighting foam containing PFOA is believed to be responsible for the death of marine life in waters at Brisbane Airport, the Queensland Government confirms, as residents are advised to avoid seafood consumption from the area in the short-term.
Mack Horton stunned by success at swim titles despite Olympic pedigree
Horton becomes the first man since his childhood idol Grant Hackett in 2008 to complete the domestic 200m, 400m and 1,500m freestyle triple, much to the Rio 400m champion’s surprise.
Spider photographer documents discovery of 56 new species
Getting up close with a huntsman the size of a small dinner plate and a scuba-diving tarantula — it’s all in a day’s work for citizen scientist Robert Whyte.
Chinese developer offers to buy Gold Coast farmland
Chinese developer, Songcheng, offers contracts to buy up 6,000 hectares of farmland between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.