The results are in — government scientists finally know why an orange, purchased from a fruit and veg shop in suburban Brisbane, turned purple hours after it was cut open.
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What happens if someone dies at an Airbnb?
The death of a little boy at an Airbnb in Queensland at the weekend raises questions about who’s liable when things go wrong, and what consumers can do to protect themselves from legal traps.
Gateway to Stradbroke Island development proposal raises alarm over dredging
A $1.3 billion development at the gateway to Stradbroke Island off Brisbane sparks major environmental concerns after internal department briefings reveal 32 hectares of internationally protected wetlands will be dredged, threatening dozens of species, including loggerhead turtles and dolphins.
Solar industry hiring backpacker workforce, insider reveals
Despite the Queensland Government promising a jobs boom from the construction of dozens of solar projects across the state, an industry insider says companies are turning to backpackers over local workers.
Slater cleared to play NRL grand final for Storm
Billy Slater is granted the chance of a fairy tale finish to his rugby league career, with the Melbourne Storm great cleared to play in Sunday’s NRL grand final after avoiding suspension for a shoulder charge at a marathon judiciary hearing.
Bennett to finish as Broncos coach at end of 2019 season
Wayne Bennett will finish up as Brisbane Broncos coach at the end of the 2019 season after the club decides not to extend his contract.
Man shot dead by police at train station 'suffered psychosis', family says
Jesse Kermode died on a train station platform west of Brisbane following a stand-off with police, but his family says he did not set out to hurt anybody, and believes psychosis played a part in his actions.
'Shaken' and cut-up boaties rescued thanks to 'good old esky'
A humble esky helps a helicopter crew rescue two men whose tinny capsized in precarious waters off central Queensland.
Place where Brisbane got its first taste of Italian set for removal
The first place to serve Italian food in Brisbane could soon be removed if development applications go ahead on the century-old building.
Victim's sister hopes new inquest sheds fresh light on Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing
The sister of a man killed in the 1973 firebombing of the Brisbane nightclub hopes a new inquest will finally discover the truth of what really happened.