The Queensland University of Technology develops a facility to produce Australia’s first lithium-ion batteries, similar to those used to power Tesla cars, and wants share the knowledge.
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Brisbane's historical poo pipes still standing
You might have walked past one on your way to work today, but do you know what the concrete chimneys around the CBD are for?
Brisbane set to sizzle through scorcher weekend
Despite a cool start to spring, the Bureau of Meteorology predicts a warmer-than-average season, with temperatures in Brisbane to reach the mid-30s and Ipswich could soar to 38 degrees.
Broncos rally around mourning skipper Boyd
The Brisbane Broncos are rallying around mourning skipper Darius Boyd after the loss of his grandmother but have backed him to play in their NRL preliminary final.
The numbers show why Brisbane Airport needs to grow quickly
Passenger numbers continue to rise rapidly at Brisbane’s airport thanks to airlines expanding into Asia and investing in bigger and better aircraft.
City nurses swap their scrubs for adventure in hospital exchange program
In a new exchange program, two nurses who have only ever worked in country hospitals move into Logan’s emergency department, while a husband-and-wife team leave the city for the bush.
Embattled Ipswich council to elect deputy, introduce conflict of interest rules
Former Queensland Labor MP Wayne Wendt is appointed Deputy Mayor of Ipswich, as the council moves to tighten rules over conflicts of interest and procurement.
What happens when cyclist and car collide?
In the hourly contest between cyclists and cars on our roads it’s not just civility that can go out the window, it’s the knowledge that when metal meets flesh and bone there can be only one outcome.
'Your house is under surveillance': Dodgy ATO scam caught on tape
It’s so bad it’s almost laughable — the latest scam targeting Australian taxpayers has been caught on tape. Have a listen here.
QPAC combats surge in ticket scamming head on
Fraudulent ticket sales become such an issue for a major Brisbane theatre that its staff are being assigned to monitor scamming.