Unions and fruit and vegetable farmers can work together to end the exploitation of overseas workers, says an expert in labour supply and migration.
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Can the Maroons worm their way out of the Origin compost again?
It is a recurring nightmare for New South Wales and its fans — a Queensland State of Origin comeback. But there is doubt the Maroons can claw their way back into this year’s series.
Ugly incident at Gabba, as Giants' Jeremy Cameron knocks out Lions' Harris Andrews
GWS forward Jeremy Cameron is set for a big ban after an ugly incident where his elbow caught Brisbane Lions defender Harris Andrews flush in the head and knocked him out at the Gabba.
Rural 'sale of the century' draws thousands as vintage tractor collection goes under the hammer
A former Toowoomba cotton farmer turned avid tractor collector says he has been overwhelmed by a massive turnout as he sells everything in his collection to the highest bidder.
Border Force move to deport Biloela Tamil family 'underhanded', friend says
Australian Border Force officials are being called “underhanded” for issuing a Friday-night deportation notice to a Tamil family from central Queensland, even though they still have three weeks to appeal against the move.
How to spot the ISS in the night sky
Australians are a curious bunch when it comes to the International Space Station. Thankfully we get plenty of opportunities here for sightings, including as early as tonight.
'I don't see it as a bungle': Transplant group defends donor process after breach
Transplant Australia is defending Queensland’s organ and tissue donation process, after a major clinical breach saw three babies receive tissue from a donor with brain cancer.
Palmer's lawsuit against Townsville Mayor hits a hurdle
Embattled businessman Clive Palmer, who is trying to sue the Townsville mayor for $3 million for allegedly defamatory comments she made about him, has hit a hurdle in the court process.
Townsville Mayor to fight $3 million Clive Palmer lawsuit
Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill will defend a multi-million-dollar lawsuit for allegedly portraying Clive Palmer as a “criminal” who “destroyed” the Townsville community.
Australian's space mission to measure world groundwater reserves
An Australian professor has developed satellite technology used by NASA, which will measure the world’s freshwater reserves from space.