A pair of Queensland geologists think they have struck brown gold in unearthing a rock dust capable of growing pristine grass in the middle of the Arabian desert, with hopes it will land them a massive turf deal for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Focused Nick Kyrgios winning over the doubters at Davis Cup
A more focused Nick Kyrgios is having a career year, and his Davis Cup performance for Australia against the United States is the latest evidence.
Explosion at Queensland abattoir injures five
Three people sustain third-degree burns and others are treated for smoke inhalation in an electrical explosion at JBS’s processing plant at Riverview in Ipswich.
Armed robber jailed for shooting Brisbane security guard
Timothy Campbell Rowe is likely to be deported after serving time for shooting a 62-year-old security guard in a botched robbery attempt in northern Brisbane last year.
Cairns MP Rob Pyne reveals use of medicinal cannabis before legal in Queensland
Queensland MP Rob Pyne reveals he was a user of medicinal cannabis to treat muscle spasms before he entered State Parliament — and before it became legal for Queensland doctors to prescribe it.
Canegrowers Burdekin sign cane supply agreement
Falling sugar prices force some canegrowers in the Burdekin to sign a cane supply agreement with their sugar miller, Wilmar.
Kyrgios, Thompson put Aussies on top of US in Davis Cup
Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson put Australia on the cusp of making the Davis Cup semi-finals after establishing a 2-0 lead over United States at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
Australian music royalty join voices against domestic violence
A national recruitment project is underway calling for Australians to sing against domestic and family violence in an innovative move led by some of the country’s top musicians.
What it's like to be part of the Mud Army
Meet one of the members of the Mud Army who has given up his time to clean up homes following the recent flooding in south-east Queensland.
Calls for government to help residents in high-risk flood zones
Residents badly affected by flooding in Queensland and NSW say they have no low-cost housing alternatives, and want compensation or a government buy-out of their land.