Queensland is preparing for the hottest Ekka week since 1946, with unseasonably warm temperatures also causing buds to bloom too early for Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers.
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Stories from years gone by at Queensland's Ekka
From wearing your Sunday best to stuffing your face full of sweets and treats, generations of women share the memories behind their family Ekka photographs.
Federal assistance for prawn farmers ready to be delivered
The Federal Government finalises contracts with six prawn farm businesses affected by the outbreak of white spot disease, giving the green light for $20 million in financial assistance.
'Political pawn' family kept in the dark over the parole of their son's killer
The angry parents of a manslaughter victim will get an apology from a Queensland Minister after they were not told about the parole of one of the perpetrators while celebrating new parole laws.
Milk contract backflip favours local farmers
A Far North Queensland health service will re-tender its milk supply contract, following a backlash over its decision to award the deal to a non-local processor.
Palmer accused of being 'less than frank' as liquidators seek to freeze his assets
Liquidators seeking to claw back $70 million in the wake of the 2016 collapse of Queensland Nickel allege there is a “real risk” Mr Palmer may take steps to “deal with his assets” prior to a decision in asset-freezing proceedings.
Couple ties the knot after 54 years as neighbours
Meet the couple who prove that age is no boundary when it comes to love, after meeting over the back fence 54 years ago.
Making art from boxes bears fruit for this 'cartonographer'
For one artist, a fruit box contains more than just produce — it shows the personality of farmers and tells their stories.
Deal designed to slash power prices in Queensland 'not fair'
Energy retailers will be “screaming blue murder” after they were excluded from a deal designed to slash power prices in Queensland’s south-east, an economist says.
'Queensland is not a free-for-all': Investigation into transport of waste
The Queensland Premier orders an independent investigation into the dumping of interstate waste after Four Corners last week revealed an organised network sending rubbish by road and rail to avoid paying New South Wales landfill levies.