Companies exporting Australian produce target the refined tastes of China’s rising middle class.
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'It'll change thousands of lives': New drug could help cystic fibrosis sufferers live longer
People with cystic fibrosis may have a better quality of life with a new drug that’s showing promising results in recent trials, and could be available within five years.
Do you know this couple? GoPro discovered on Great Barrier Reef with 5yo holiday snaps
An American tourist who discovered a five year old GoPro on the seabed of the Great Barrier Reef takes to Facebook and Reddit to return its near-300 photos and videos to the rightful owners.
Mystery surrounds aged care resident found dead with blanket over head
The family of a terminally ill elderly woman who was found dead with a blanket over her head allegedly made a comment to a nurse about asphyxiation, an inquest hears.
12yo girl slashed 20 times on face while walking to school
Police are investigating a “vicious, cowardly attack” on a young girl who was randomly attacked by a man in a pedestrian tunnel under the Logan Motorway, south of Brisbane.
Woman 'faked' ovarian cancer to collect $55k in donations, court told
A Townsville woman received tens of thousands of dollars in donations after using a blog and pictures on social media to fraudulently claim she had ovarian cancer, a court is told.
Pro-life groups to target MPs who voted to legalise abortion
In the wake of last night’s historic debate in Queensland Parliament, pro-life groups say they will work to oust MPs from office who voted to remove abortion from the criminal code.
Where have the leaders gone? May exit highlights crisis at the Suns
Gold Coast Suns’ lack of success has many explanations, but the team’s inability to hang on to its captains is the latest big problem at the struggling expansion club, writes Andrew McGarry.
If you love feeding magpies, your kindness could be killing them
Many people believe the way to a magpie’s heart is through its stomach, but the bad news is that treats often have the potential to harm them and their young.
myGov portal can be used by abusive partners to track down victims
The Federal Government’s myGov portal could be allowing abusive partners to track down their victims through their children’s accounts, the Queensland Department of Child Safety warns.