Queensland ratepayers may have to foot a $50 million bill as the stockpiling of recycling in the wake of China’s decision to stop taking Australia’s waste hits unprecedented levels, a Senate inquiry has been told.
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Singed but safe: 99-year-old's prized war medals saved from burning house
A decorated World War II veteran is left homeless, but with a collection of his war medals intact, after a fire destroys his Brisbane home.
Tourists treated to kangaroo clash in display of dominance
Holidaymakers have come face-to-face with a couple of large eastern grey kangaroos duking it out for dominance on North Stradbroke Island this weekend. So what’s the beef between them?
Looking back on Expo 88 on the 30-year anniversary
There’s plenty to pick from whenever someone’s asked, “what do you remember most about Expo 88”. Today marks 30 years since the doors first opened on Brisbane’s coming of age. ABC News spoke to those who were there, from the movers and shakers, to those simply in attendance about their memories.
This cafe owner wants your teaspoons and is happy to sweeten the deal
Are nan’s old teaspoons cluttering up your kitchen drawer? This Brisbane cafe owner is encouraging customers to bring their own silverware.
Time to 'Do Something' about domestic violence in your neighbourhood, campaign urges
Lucy didn’t realise she was experiencing domestic violence at the hands of her husband until it was almost too late. Now she’s encouraging anyone who suspects something not right with a neighbour to speak out.
How photography helped a 4-year-old boy with autism socialise
Max Pritchard had trouble talking to family until he was diagnosed as autistic. Now, thanks to early intervention, he’s more focused and better able to communicate with others; skills he’s now using to develop quite the portfolio as a budding photographer.
Primary school kids gave Commonwealth Games medallist winning edge
When the going got tough in the 2018 Commonwealth Games women’s marathon, Jess Trengove was thinking about some of her smallest fans.
Game-changing invention helps farmers reduce plastic waste
Two brothers achieve international success inventing a solar shrink mulch film to help farmers reduce the use of plastic and to protect the environment.
Outback pub to represent Australia at Venice architecture awards
The century-old Globe Hotel in Barcaldine, central-west Queensland, has been selected to represent Australia at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale.