Graziers say unexplained pasture dieback has become a ‘creeping cancer’ and is moving into some of Queensland’s best cattle country, yet researchers are still clueless about what is causing it.
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Outbreak: How a deadly prawn virus could strike twice
Serena Zipf and her family stood by and watched biosecurity officers pump chlorine into their prawn ponds in the last outbreak of white spot. Now they fear there’s nothing to stop it happening again.
Murder accused's lawyer says teenager's death was 'misadventure'
The lawyer for accused killer Zlatko Sikorsky says his client is innocent and will fight charges laid by Queensland Police, who have accused him of murdering 16-year-old Larissa Beilby and dumping her body in a barrel.
Family 'devastated' after terror raids, Islamic leader says
Islamic Council of Queensland spokesman Ali Kadri says terror charges against a 21-year-old from should not be seen as a reflection of the Muslim community.
How the iconic sites of the Murray-Darling Basin are doing under the plan
Billions of dollars are being spent on infrastructure and environmental water to save the Murray-Darling Basin environment. Is it working?
'I learnt to disappear': what it's like to live with multiple personalities
Imagine experiencing life as multiple people, perhaps as many as 100, each a different age and with unique abilities, likes and dislikes, and you’ll be partway to understanding Ruth Tulloch. She spoke and two other DID-diagnosed women spoke to Tracey Shelton about their fractured lives.
Police expected to lay murder charge over body in barrel after siege ends
The ABC understands police will charge Zlatko Sikorsky with the murder of a female whose body was found in a barrel, after arresting the 34-year-old at the end of a lengthy siege on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
'My friend showed up with this bloke': How wanted man got into apartment
As a Sunshine Coast siege goes past the 24-hour mark, a resident says he let Zlatko Sikorsky into his apartment because he didn’t realise he was at the centre of a Queensland police hunt after the discovery of a woman’s body in a barrel.
Man charged with terrorism offences after raids south of Brisbane
The Kuraby man faces 14 charges, with the Australian Federal Police claiming he encouraged and recruited other people to join him to engage in “hostile activities” in Syria.
Sticking point: Farmers hope clearer labels spur shoppers to choose Australian
Clearer country-of-origin food labelling laws make it easier for shoppers to buy Australian produce.