The first locally acquired case of dengue fever in decades has been diagnosed in Rockhampton, with council and health officials doorknocking near the patient’s house to warn local residents.
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The Indigenous cattle company with a pioneering vision for economic prosperity
A bold business move has helped one Indigenous-owned cattle company stand alongside Australia’s billionaires with a unique vision for economic success.
All-women rockers Which Witch celebrate 30 years of just wanting to have fun
Fame has not interested this band across their three decades as much as encouraging women to play music, dance and have fun.
'Human stupidity': Power company fined after signing up woman with dementia
Joan Ford, 86, said she was living in aged care and did not operate a business, however a telemarketer from 1st Energy still ploughed ahead and signed her up for a company electricity plan.
Man charged over alleged hit-and-run that killed two
A man is charged with two counts of manslaughter over a seven-vehicle crash in Brisbane that killed two men.
'Forgotten' north Queenslanders say they're simply standing up for themselves
Lisa Millar returns to Townsville after 25 years to find a city buffeted by mining downturns and natural disasters, feeling every one of it’s 2,000 kilometres from Canberra.
Move over Indiana Jones, archaeology is a bit more down to earth
The curator of archaeology at the Queensland Museum says he spends more time linking artefacts to personal stories than he ever does going into the field equipped with a whip and hat.
Milliners, seamstresses and fashion stylists first past the post in race day stakes
Country and city race days see a rise in Fashions on the Field entrants, and it’s fuelling its own economy of milliners, seamstresses, and fashion stylists.
Thousands of promised jobs in doubt after mega mine next to Adani quietly put on hold
A $6.7 billion Chinese mega mine coal project adjacent to the Adani venture in Queensland’s Galilee Basin is in doubt after the company abandoned its bid for a mining lease.
Aussie sprint star swaps athletics for rugby sevens in Olympics bid
Former national champion Trae Williams changes his plans to represent Australia on the track in the 100 metres at the Tokyo Olympics, making a shock move to rugby sevens.