A micro-organism is being grown by Queensland Urban Utilities to treat human effluent, a move which could save $700,000 a year in energy and processing costs.
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Scenic Rim poultry farmers defend livelihood following noise and odour complaints
South-east Queensland chicken farmers hit back at residents crying foul over noise, dust and odour from large poultry sheds in the Scenic Rim, as the State Government promises to review odour modelling criteria.
Truck falls into pit at Chandler rubbish dump
A truck laden with concrete overbalances to flip into a rubbish pit, crushing its cabin, at a dump in the Brisbane suburb of Chandler.
New lung cancer treatment preserves quality of life for mid-term patients, research finds
A new minimally-invasive treatment for lung cancer is providing much better quality of life for mid-term patients with the disease.
Ipswich golf ball bomb-maker's sentence to stand as appeal dismissed
An appeal against the sentence and conviction of a man found guilty of maiming a teenage boy with a homemade golf ball bomb is dismissed in Queensland’s Supreme Court.
Seven-year-old Brisbane boy buys pony with lemonade stand money
A seven-year-old Queensland boy makes his dream of owning a pony come true by selling lemonade in front of his family’s home for more than three years.
A word in your ear: nicknames
Emeritus Professor Roly brings you language podcast to challenge even the best wordsmith.
Man charged with murder over suspected gunshot death on Darling Downs, police say
A man has been charged with murder after another man was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound on the Darling Downs, police say.
School of Hard Knocks: University of Queensland study finds physical, mental health gains
Almost half of the homeless and disadvantage who attend The School of Hard Knocks have noted improved mental and physical health, a year-long study finds.
Milk price war: KAP introduces bill for new 'fair price' logo system
A new logo would be put on milk bottles to help consumers identify if it is sourced from a farmer who was paid a fair price, under proposed laws by Katter’s Australian Party.