The Palaszczuk government is considering a moratorium on new landfills in south-east Queensland, Environment Minister Steven Miles has confirmed.
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Greens seek to turn the tables on landlords with new rental policy
Renters would have unlimited, rent-controlled leases and be able to hang paintings, paint walls, keep pets and stay put even if the property was sold under a Queensland Greens policy.
Adani accused of financial fraud in India, leading to calls for loan refusal
Mining company Adani has been accused of financial fraud in India, sparking calls for an almost $1 billion taxpayer-funded loan for its proposed Australian mine to be ruled out.
Queensland's high sudden baby death rate studied
The rate of sudden infant death in Queensland over the past decade is among Australia’s highest, says a university professor.
Scientists explore offshore drilling's effect on humpback whale migrations
Humpback whales change their direction of travel when they are within three kilometres of noises produced during gas and oil exploration off Australia’s coast, a large-scale research project has found.
Mother of murdered Queensland man feels like 'political pawn' after parole decision
The mother of a murdered Queensland man whose body has never been found says she feels like a “political pawn” after it was revealed the corrective services minister knew one of his killers had been granted conditional parole.
Townsville Origin would mean half the crowd of Brisbane
An Origin match in Townsville would only deliver seats for half the number of fans as a Brisbane game.
Sea squirts, rainforest trees could be ‘achilles heel’ for prostate cancer cells
Sea squirts and a rainforest tree could help starve prostate cancer cells being targeted by existing treatments, a QUT researcher says.
Brisbane start-up secures international deal with Vodafone
A Brisbane start-up business of just eight people has become a global leader in the digital business cards sector after closing an international deal with Vodafone.
Coast-bound Ekka public holiday traffic eases on the M1
Brisbanites taking advantage of the Ekka people’s day public holiday have created major traffic delays on the Pacific Motorway.