The average Australian household throws away enough rubbish to fill a three-bedroom house annually, but a north Queensland artist confronts the nation’s waste culture through an innovative art exhibition based on mathematically inspired creations.
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Creators of 'poo-powered car' hope to leave mark on the world
Launched by a Top Gear-inspired mascot named The Stink, a sewerage plant takes the waste from 300,000 people in Brisbane and uses it to generate enough electricity for Australia’s first “poo-powered” car.
Smith backs Thurston to play Origin opener
The State of Origin mind games are well underway, as Queensland captain Cameron Smith tips Johnathan Thurston to play Game One against New South Wales.
'Why are you stabbing me?' murder victim asked during 'horrifying' attack, court told
A Brisbane man is sentenced to life behind bars after driving his car through his ex-partner’s boyfriend’s home and stabbing him to death in front of his son.
Australia's most famous sites underwater in new climate modelling
Sydney’s Circular Quay and Botanic Gardens, Brisbane Airport, Melbourne’s Docklands and Perth’s Elizabeth Quay will all be underwater in dramatic new climate modelling predicting a sea level rise of 2 metres in just over 80 years.
Brisbane businesses badly damaged in early morning fire
At least four businesses in a Brisbane bayside industrial estate suffer significant damage after a fire breaks out early this morning.
'Snake' Ashby will bring Hanson 'down in flames', ex-candidate says
A former One Nation candidate who fell out with the party over the cost of electoral material says James Ashby is “nasty stuff” and will bring Pauline Hanson down.
Baby dugongs' return shows seagrass recovering from cyclone
An increase in the number of baby dugongs on the Great Barrier Reef suggests seagrass ecosystems are recovering well after recent flood and cyclone events.
An Origin smokescreen? Billy Moore ponders Thurston's 18th man status
Are Queensland playing tricks with naming Johnathan Thurston as 18th man in their Origin I squad? Even Maroons favourite Billy Moore isn’t sure, but he’s backing Anthony Milford’s ability.
Defence raises suspicions Billy McCulkin killed wife, daughters
The alleged motive behind the triple murder of the McCulkin family is “ridiculous”, with the defence lawyer of the accused instead pointing the finger at a violent husband.