Australian cattle and sheep producers, lot feeders and red meat processors publicly back the introduction of controversial x-ray technology that promises to provide farmers with a better indication of the actual meat content of a carcase.
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US sailors restore war widow's backyard
American sailors doing good deeds while on a break from the USS Ronald Reagan do “six months’ work in one morning”, helping a Brisbane war widow restore her backyard.
Farnham joins domestic violence survivors in surprise Brisbane gig
Veteran performer John Farnham sings rousing rendition of his hit ballad You’re the Voice in a surprise appearance at a Brisbane concert raising awareness of domestic violence.
AFL live: Bulldogs take on Bombers at Docklands
Defending premiers the Western Bulldogs take on Essendon in the first AFL clash of Sunday. Follow it all live in our AFL ScoreCentre.
Blaze destroys abandoned house in inner-city Brisbane
An abandoned home is gutted by fire in St Paul’s Terrace in the inner-city Brisbane suburb of Spring Hill.
Palaszczuk says Labor the underdog in Queensland election fight
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk ties Queensland’s LNP and One Nation together and claims underdog status, as she appeals for a “working majority” at the upcoming state election.
Survivors of domestic violence raise awareness through song
Artists from across Australia will join with domestic violence survivors in a special performance of John Farnham’s 1986 hit You’re the Voice to raise awareness of the scourge.
'Buy Queensland first' policy adopted despite free trade agreements
Queensland businesses will be favoured over interstate and international suppliers for state government purchases, even if their price is higher, and regardless of Australian trade agreements, under a new policy being announced today.
Trio jailed over glass-bottle rape of friend at Brisbane party
Three men appear shocked — while their supporters cried out in the court room — as they’re jailed for the rape of a friend at a party in Brisbane, with the sexual assaulted posted online.
High prices driving a 21st century gold rush
New gold mines are being opened and old ones revived as miners seek to capitalise on high prices.