Rival plans to provide to power north Queensland will be a key issue at the next state election, with voters set to choose between hydro electricity and a coal-fired plan.
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Vincent O'Dempsey pleads not guilty to McCulkin murders
A 78-year-old man facing trial over the suspected killing of Barbara McCulkin and her two daughters more than 40 years ago has allegedly previously admitted to being involved in their murders, a Supreme Court jury in Brisbane hears.
Goats the answer to cattle producer's woes
Sheep and beef producer Mike Pratt transitions to goats, admitting his former enterprise was not suited to the outback Queensland environment.
Twin polar bear cubs welcomed at Sea World Gold Coast
Sea World staff are celebrating the pitter-patter of polar bear paws after 16-year-old Liya gave birth to twins.
Crackdown on rogue labour hire companies in Queensland
Labour hire companies in Queensland will be regulated by a new licensing scheme to target rogue operators, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces at a Labour Day rally in Brisbane.
Four decades of friendship for ballet's Li Cunxin and Ben Stevenson
It is nearly 40 years since Li Cunxin, one of the world’s most famous ballet stars and subject of the film Mao’s Last Dancer, met renowned choreographer Ben Stevenson.
'We're going to beat them': Victory confident of spoiling Sydney FC's A-League dream
Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat says his side has “all the confidence in the world” and vows to squash Sydney FC’s hopes of a dream A-League double in next Sunday’s grand final.
Victory beat Roar to seal A-League grand final spot
Melbourne Victory beat Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park to earn a spot in the A-League grand final. Look back on all the semi-final action in our A-League ScoreCentre.
Malcolm Turnbull worse than Tony Abbott, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she is ‘at breaking point’ with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, saying things took a turn for the worst after Cyclone Debbie.
Labor backtracks on support for Adani coal mine
Federal Labor is stepping back from its support of Adani’s proposed multi-billion-dollar Queensland coal project.