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Farm buyout on hold as Queensland authorities investigate suspected new case of damaging banana fungus
The planned buyout of a north Queensland banana farm is on hold as authorities investigate another suspected case of the plant fungus, Panama tropical race 4.
Declutterer Donna Donaldson keeps busy organising other people's lives
When you enter someone else’s home to organise and declutter it, where do you start? One Brisbane woman has the answer.
Crime rate up on back of increase in drug use, domestic violence reporting
A 6 per cent increase in Queensland’s overall crime rate is attributed to drug use and an increase in the reporting of domestic violence.
North Queensland food project 'not going forward at this stage'
Failure to get an extension on the time needed to submit an environmental impact statement stalls a $2 billion food project in north Queensland.
Minister insists Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is on track, despite no loans rolling out
The Federal Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is on track, despite only one project progressing to the due diligence stage, senator Matt Canavan insists.
Queensland vet found guilty of breaching workplace laws while treating a horse with Hendra virus
A Queensland vet is sentenced to a 12 month court order after finding her guilty of breaching workplace laws while treating a horse with Hendra virus.
Bus driver attacks prompt safety review, union calls for cashless ticketing
The safety of Queensland bus drivers is under review amid concern that 350 drivers have been assaulted across the state in the past six months.
Queensland Opposition Leader plays down preferencing of One Nation at next election
Queensland Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls plays down the prospect of the LNP preferencing One Nation ahead of Labor at the next election, despite comments by party president Gary Spence.
Brisbane City Council sacks senior bureaucrat, implements changes over $450,000 fraud
Brisbane City Council sacks its chief internal auditor and is introducing a raft of new measures to ensure it does not fall victim to another fraud in the future.