In south east Queensland, the cost of accessing mains water is more than double the amount paid by people connected to Sydney Water.
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Mother denied bail over child-stealing charges
A mother accused of stealing her two children, who disappeared from Townsville four years ago, is denied bail after appearing in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
If it's grown in a lab, is it 'meat'?
The peak body for Australia’s cattle industry considers calling for reforms to prevent lab-grown meat from being labelled “meat”.
The families dumpster diving to put food on the table
As cost of living pressures continue to pinch Australians, those fed up with food waste might be looking for lunch from a dumpster near you.
Nine charged over stabbing death of woman in Toowoomba
Three men and six women are charged over the stabbing death of a 37-year-old woman on Queensland’s Darling Downs.
Surging death toll due to urban sprawl appals wildlife carers
Numbers through the RSPCA’s wildlife hospital in Brisbane have almost tripled in four years, with carers blaming ongoing land clearing and development.
How in-utero surgery changed baby Harvey's life
Taking the first steps is a milestone for any baby, but for little Harvey it was a miracle. One year on, take a look at how groundbreaking in-utero surgery to repair spina bifida is offering new hope.
The dirt gets turfed: Outback town gets $750,000 racetrack makeover
A typical picture of horse racing in the bush is a combination of high fashion and punters covered in a cloud of dust as they cheer on their favourites. But not in Barcaldine, Western Queensland.
Fraser Coast voters elect new Mayor after controversial sacking
The acting Mayor of Fraser Coast Regional Council, George Seymour, claims victory in this weekend’s by-election, replacing the previous Mayor who was sacked.
Disillusioned Fraser Coast residents pick a new Mayor after controversial sacking
Fraser Coast Councillor and acting Mayor George Seymour is set to become the next Mayor of the Fraser Coast as a disillusioned community votes to replace the previous one, who was sacked.