About 40 cane farmers on the northern outskirts of the Gold Coast pitch to sell their farms as a block to a major planner and property developer.
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Baden-Clay High Court ruling sets precedents on testimony and post-offence behaviour
The High Court’s ruling to reinstate Gerard Baden-Clay’s murder conviction sets precedents that could change how future criminal trials are conducted, Queensland lawyers say.
Push to change 'Straddie' to Minjerribah
North Stradbroke Island is a popular getaway for many Queenslanders. But the traditional owners of the island, the Quandamooka people, hope it will soon become better known by its Aboriginal name of Minjerribah. Supporters are comparing it to the successful campaign to have Ayers Rock renamed Uluru, saying Minjerribah better reflects the ongoing connection the Quandamooka people have had with the island for thousands of years.
Easter Sunday holiday bid could see changes to trading hours
Weekend and public holiday trading hours could be relaxed in Queensland in exchange for making Easter Sunday a public holiday.
Uncertainty over NRL salary cap stopping players from re-signing, Clinton Schifcofske says
Player manager Clinton Schifcofske says the uncertainty around the salary cap is making it difficult for NRL players and clubs to sign deals beyond 2017.
Broncos celebrate a try against the Roosters
Queensland's winter delivers second wettest on record, BoM says
Queensland experiences its second wettest winter on record, and almost broke the record for warm overnight temperatures, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Third of dead seabirds found to have eaten rubbish, University of Queensland study finds
An alarming number of dead seabirds examined by Queensland researchers are found to have eaten rubbish.
Film industry in regional Queensland experiencing surge of activity
There’s a surge of activity in regional Queensland’s film industry.
Fathers Day comes in all shapes and sizes
Just in time for Father’s Day Babytalk is talking to dads about some of the very different aspects of parenting. Firstly we meet two dads at the opposite end of the parenting years, they’re talking about how time flies and how to stay part of a child’s life for the long term because as unlikely as it may seem to you at the moment that tiny baby will one day be a reasonably uncommunicative teenager!