A “scare campaign” about traffic congestion is leaving traders out of pocket during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the Small Business Association of Australia says.
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Linc Energy guilty of serious environmental harm at gas plant
Gas company Linc Energy is found guilty of causing serious environmental harm at its underground coal gasification plant on Queensland’s western Darling Downs.
Riding the wave with Commonwealth Games mascot Borobi
Commonwealth Games mascot Borobi is capturing attention and hearts the world over and one man has been riding the wave of Games love with him.
Kangaroo culling concerns in Queensland as numbers grow inside dog fences
Animal welfare groups raise concerns about inhumane kangaroo culling in Queensland as a report reveals increased numbers of dead roos inside state-funded cluster fences.
Frozen seedless finger limes hit the market
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Have you thought about eating your backyard weeds?
Most gardeners pull out weeds without giving them a second thought, but you might be surprised by how many of your backyard weeds are edible.
People urged to visit to 'ghost town' Gold Coast as businesses struggle during Games
Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie urges people to come to the Gold Coast, as some locals complain the lack of foot traffic has made business tough.
Far north Queensland locals gear up for Prince Charles' visit to Cairns
Prince Charles continues his tour of Queensland with a packed day of engagements in Cairns in the state’s far north, and the Royal visit has locals abuzz.
'It's a bit sad': Brown-Bennett feud escalates with vicious war of words
Newcastle coach Nathan Brown launches a tirade seemingly aimed at the personal life of Brisbane counterpart Wayne Bennett in the wake of the Knights’ 15-10 win.
Quirky tin shed bookshop offers booklovers' sanctuary
A bookshop that’s open 24-hours-a-day, with payment optional and no staff or security, becomes a booklovers’ sanctuary in inner-city Brisbane.