A spider researcher says arachnophobia is a fear that is unnecessarily passed down to generations and spiders should be a source of fascination, not fear.
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Is virtual reality the key to helping people with aerophobia?
A fear of flying makes travelling an ordeal for many people, so a group of Brisbane students hope their idea to use virtual reality headsets on flights will really take off.
Rare Shakespeare folio gets VIP treatment during flying Queensland visit
Transporting a 394-year-old book of Shakespeare’s works is not an easy logistical feat, with plane seats and special pillows used to bring the historic folio to Queensland.
Up to 5,000 to attend slain cop's funeral in Toowoomba
Senior Constable Brett Forte will be farewelled in Queensland’s largest police funeral in six years, with streets in Toowoomba to be closed for a guard of honour on Wednesday.
Parents charged with torture and murder of toddler face court
A Brisbane couple charged with the murder and torture of their two-year-old daughter, who died after suffering a cardiac arrest and severe burns to her body, remain emotionless as they make their first court appearance.
Pisasale steps down as Ipswich Mayor in hospital gown amid CCC investigation
Wearing red-and-white polka dot pyjamas and a hospital robe, long-term Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale announces he is resigning as the city’s leader for health reasons as police and CCC officers search his office as part of an unfolding corruption investigation.
Sydney Markets runs own war on waste with organic waste powering 3,000 homes
Rotting fruit and vegetables become electricity in the Sydney Markets’ own war on waste, keeping it out of landfill and saving millions.
Murder accused allegedly confessed to ex-lover, court told
A Gold Coast man allegedly confessed to killing a Brisbane mother saying she deserved it, a Supreme Court jury hears on day one of his trial.
Parents charged with 2yo's murder, torture after alleged hot bath
The parents of Brisbane toddler Maddilyn-Rose Stokes, who died in hospital after she was found unconscious and suffering severe burns late last month, are charged with her torture and murder.
Power prices should drop under Queensland plan: Palaszczuk
The Queensland Government is hoping to put “downward pressure” on power prices with a plan that includes directing electricity generator Stanwell to change its pricing policy.