Council crack-down on illegal dumping
City Hall wants ratepayers to stop illegally dumping rubbish. It’s worried people are abusing the free kerbside clean-up by leaving items on the roadside all year round. Sophie Winter reports....
View ArticleDepp in deep water for smuggling dogs
It’s a battle royale involving a pirate a politician and two tiny pooches. And just like his Captain Jack Sparrow character, Johnny Depp is in deep water with authorities. Tobi Loftus reports....
View ArticleMotorists urged to slow down for wildlife
Residents in one of Brisbane’s outer areas are fed up with speeding motorists and have taken a stand. They’re asking for fixed speed cameras in Burbank to protect wildlife. Philippe Coquerand reports....
View ArticleNew baby gorilla for Taronga Zoo
An adorable baby gorilla made its debut this morning at Taronga Zoo. Born to Western Lowland gorillas Frala and Kibali, the newest addition to the family was welcomed warmly by spectators. Melanie...
View ArticleQuarantine lifted on Queensland banana farm
By Chris Thompson Edited by Edwina Seselja Tully is located in North Queensland between Cairns and Townsville. A banana plantation in North Queensland has had its quarantine lifted after a scare...
View ArticleThe giant panda’s diet may not be black and white
By James Bullock Edited for online by Tom Sharman Surprising evidence has emerged that the iconic diet of the giant panda may not be suited for their digestive system. A baby giant panda deep in...
View ArticleKAP aims to combat spike in sugar cane prices
Written by Laura Dixon Edited by Edwina Seselja Katter Australia Party MP Shane Knuth has introduced a Bill to State Parliament aimed at ensuring the continued transparency of cane industry after some...
View ArticleMorning fog blankets Brisbane
Brisbane was floating in a sea of white this morning. The thick fog delayed planes and reduced traffic to a crawl. And there’s more to come it’s only the start of Queensland’s fog season. Lewis Wiseman...
View ArticleBrisbane cleans-up on recycling
If you live in Brisbane recycling what you no longer want, has never been easier. And a brand new drive-through and drop-off station, allows you to do it for free. Max Shochet reports....
View ArticleNorth Lakes locals voice concern for their bouncy neighbours
By Tom Sharman North Lakes locals are calling for a dedicated wildlife haven to be constructed for the local kangaroo population, who have been displaced by large residential expansion in the area....
View ArticleReef report raises concern
The Great Barrier Reef has received yet another disappointing report card. There are improvements, but the Reef remains in a poor condition. Sugar cane growers in particular, have been urged to lift...
View ArticleFire Ants on the march
The Queensland Government has launched another assault against what appears to be a growing problem with fire ants. The latest front is south of Brisbane as the pests head for the Gold Coast. Sarah...
View ArticleScientists reassess sinkhole
What was thought to be a massive sinkhole at a popular camping ground north of the Sunshine Coast may be a landslip. About 300 campers had to be evacuated when the ground at Inskip Point slipped away,...
View ArticleMozzie spraying starts
The mosquito season in Brisbane has arrived early after recent rains and the City Council has begun spraying wetlands to stop them breeding. The threat from mosquito borne viruses increases each year....
View ArticleGreen groups gather against mine growth
Environmentalists protested outside the Deputy Premier’s Brisbane office today. They want to stop the proposed expansion of the Acland coal mine on the Darling Downs. Gunjot Singh reports....
View ArticleFestival fears as favourite fails to flower
Goodna’s historic Jacaranda trees have failed to bloom for the first time in over 80 years. With the annual Jacaranda Festival just around the corner, the lack of colour has locals worried. Amadee...
View ArticleBushfire threatens hundreds of homes
Bushfires in Victoria and Tasmania continue to threaten dozens of homes as the nation experiences its first heat wave of the season. One of the blazes was started by authorities as a back burn and that...
View ArticleGrantham flood a freak of nature
A long-awaited report into the deadly Grantham floods has found no one could have prevented the devastation. Walter Sofronoff Q.C., who led the Commission of Inquiry, says the storm was a freak event...
View ArticleBrisbane blooms at garden show
Well with spring in full bloom plant enthusiasts are flocking to the International Brisbane Garden Show. Ellie Campbell reports. jQuery(document).ready(function($) { $('#wp_mep_4').mediaelementplayer({...
View ArticlePower companies give the SES a boost
Queensland’s power companies, are lending their support to the volunteers who clean up after storms. They’ve announced a $200,000 sponsorship for the State Emergency Services. Carissa Kemp reports....
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