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.
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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.
Hospital ERs to get child safety officers in wake of toddler's death
Child safety officers are to be put in emergency rooms at hospitals across Queensland as part of the State Government’s response to the death of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee.
Release of Mason Jet Lee report could jeopardise court matters: DPP
In an unprecedented move, Queensland’s Director of Public Prosecution attends today’s Cabinet meeting to advise the Government not to release the Child Death Review Panel report sparked by the death of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee in 2016, fearing it will prejudice criminal proceedings.
White spot levy angers out-of-pocket prawn farmers
Queensland seafood farmers say it is unfair they could be charged millions for a levy to combat the white spot disease, claiming the outbreak has nothing to do with them and is the fault of biosecurity officials.
Does cooler weather improve our sense of smell?
As the seasons change and we edge closer to winter, is it possible that our sense of smell becomes heightened?
Gold Coast rapper racks up $621 bill and does a runner into surf, police say
Gold Coast man gorges himself on oyster shooters, lobster and beer at Main Beach’s Omeros Bros Restaurant and then flees into the surf without paying his bill, a Queensland court hears.