Queensland’s upcoming plastic bag ban is hoped to have a positive effect on endangered marine life and will be monitored by University of the Sunshine Coast researchers.
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'Vindicated' Rob Pyne says he 'made too many enemies' in council crusade
Former State Government MP Rob Pyne who tabled allegations against Ipswich and Logan councils said he feel vindicated after a new council watchdog is formed.
The Queen wanted avocados, a Queensland farmer delivered thanks to an electric blanket
Sir Reginald Barnewall placed unripe avocados, out of season at the time, under an electric blanket and they were ripe two weeks later.
Boy who suffered collapsed lung on ropes to be released from hospital
Earlier in the week Marist College said Connor Petterson was “sitting in a chair” and being weaned off his medications.
Court slaps new bans on Ipswich mayor Andrew Antoniolli
Bail conditions extended to include Cr Antoniolli not go within 100 metres of any Ipswich council premise and not speak to any council employee or councillor.
Three teenagers charged over separate school threats
A teenage boy was charged with allegedly making threats against a school and students.
Hopes Brisbane Airport can be declared fire ant free
The 2015 infestation of Brisbane Airport by the notorious red imported fire ant may be ending.
Council to stop developers building on privately owned sporting land
The council backtracked on its controversial plan to allow aged care and retirement developers to build on sport and recreation zones.
Council gives state 10 year guarantee on Metro operating costs
Public and Active transport chairman Adrian Schrinner said the existing and projected transport budget was enough to cover operating the Brisbane Metro.
North Lakes school in lockdown after threats made
The Lakes College in North Lakes is in lockdown after receiving a threat