There are concerns that if the exotic pest Macao paper wasp is not eradicated from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, it may change the way of life for locals and threaten agriculture on the Australian mainland.
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Study reveals estuarine reserves 'fail' to protect popular fish species
Research shows fish species people like to eat are more abundant outside protected no-take zones in the Moreton Bay Marine Park.
Pesky possum causes trains delays across Brisbane network
A possum caught on overhead wire at Brisbane’s Roma Street train station is responsible for causing delays across the entire train network in the south-east this morning.
Imaginary suburb on 'flawed' funding assessment of Cross River Rail plan
Infrastructure Australia pans Queensland’s Cross River Rail plan, saying the costs of the project are likely to exceed the benefit. However, the State Government has hit back saying the organisation’s assessment is full of errors.
States support funding boost for fire ant eradication plan
Agriculture ministers welcome a further 10-year commitment by all governments to eradicate red imported fire ants in south-east Queensland.
China orders halt to red meat imports from several Australian meatworks
China temporarily bans beef imports from six Australian meatworks, the Federal Government confirms.
Queensland told to 'deliver the goods' and eradicate red fire ant
Federal and state agriculture ministers will spend almost $400 million over the next 10 years to try to eradicate the destructive red imported fire ant for good.
Will there be no Lynnsanity at this year's Big Bash?
The Big Bash League could be without its brightest star this season, with Brisbane Heat bruiser Chris Lynn undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.
Brisbane community self-censors racist posters
Residents in Newmarket take the fight against racism into their own hands and remove posters declaring “diversity is white genocide”.
Man accused of setting fire to woman to remain in custody
A man who allegedly burned a woman, leaving her in a serious condition in hospital, makes no application for bail and will stay behind bars until his next court hearing.