With the outback town of Birdsville set to host one of the country’s most isolated music festivals, how does the remote pub plan for an influx of tourists — and stock enough beer?
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Fishermen and scientists raise concerns over herpes-based carp control plan
Scientists and commercial fishermen say Australia’s rollout of a carp virus is being rushed through, risking relationships with international trading partners.
Why shouldn't a bit of Lang Park be named after a politician?
The backlash against naming a Lang Park stand after Terry Mackenroth assumes our elected representatives never deserve honour — which reflects poorly on us, Chris O’Brien writes.
'Out of control': Concerns raised about growing dog neglect in Yarrabah community
Dog abuse and neglect is “out of control” in the far north Queensland Indigenous community of Yarrabah, a volunteer animal rescue worker says. The RSPCA is investigating reports of a dog being kicked to death.
JetGo forced to liquidate as Dubbo council wins Supreme Court case
Dubbo Regional Council wins its Supreme Court case against regional airline JetGo, a legal action is says was necessary because it was owed “significant outstanding fees”.
Baptist group confronts Muslim leader, condemns Islam outside Brisbane mosque
Police are called in after an ugly confrontation between a group describing themselves as Baptist documentary makers and Islamic leaders in Brisbane, the second incident in as many days.
Goodbye Indie: 'Love you to the moon and back'
The family told of a girl who loved to play, run, swim in the ocean, flip upside down and be a “little second mum” to her younger brother Sunny.
Scammers clone myGov website, lure victims in with fake Medicare email
Australians are being warned not to open any email claiming to come from Medicare, after authorities uncovered a sophisticated scam luring unsuspecting victims to a copy of the myGov website in an attempt to steal their bank details.
Queensland spared GST pain but State Government sceptical of 'magic pudding'
Queensland would avoid GST funding pain under a new model proposed by the Commonwealth, but the State Government questions how Canberra would make up the $518 million difference.
Hottest financial year on record says BOM
Bureau of Meteorology data shows maximum temperatures were nearly 1.5 degrees above the long-term average over the last 12 months.