Giant dams could be built in parts of north Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory to turn those areas into major national agricultural food bowls and generate significant economic benefits, a CSIRO report says.
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Aboriginal microbiome research could help families record their history
Indigenous families are being interviewed to help develop a future study which could involve exploring the microbiome.
Magnet fishing brings trash and treasure to the surface
There is a lot that lurks in the water of the Brisbane River, but among the mangroves and mud people are finding bullets, trunks of pornography and lost bikes.
Sweet success story for fourth generation citrus farmer
Emma Robinson is a four-generation farmer and a single mother who proves that hard work, smart decisions, and a bit of risk-taking can pay off.
Gold Coast koala population declining
A Gold Coast City Council report shows one of south-east Queensland’s largest koala populations will likely halve in numbers within 20 years and will be unviable in 50 years.
New Zealand suspends imports of Australian cucurbits
Exports of Australian cucurbits to New Zealand have been temporarily suspended after a plant virus was found on a consignment of Australian watermelons.
New Zealand bans imports of Australian cucurbits
Exports of Australian cucurbits such as watermelons, pumpkins, zucchinis and cucumbers to New Zealand, except those grown in Queensland, have been temporarily suspended after a plant virus was found on a consignment of Australian watermelons.
Working dog surrenders driven up by drought
The drought is driving up dog adoptions as rescue groups scramble to deal with a wave of abandoned working dog breeds, with some dogs surrendered still able to work.
How drought and a stellar snow season can happen at the same time
It may seem counter intuitive to have widespread drought and a bumper ski season in the same state, but this year proves it is possible.
Facial recognition, apps and robots the future of shopping, Alibaba bosses say
China e-commerce giant Alibaba plans to open 1,000 of its new-age supermarkets in the next five years and it has Australian produce on its shopping list.