A Gold Coast farmer drops in on the surfboard manufacturing industry, by growing lemongrass and turning it into foam to make eco-friendly surfboards.
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Retro TV 'hotels' boosting suburban native bee populations
A Queensland woman is helping attract native bees back to the suburbs with a unique take on recycling.
'Something needs to change': Combat sport safety to be reviewed
A new investigation will be held into the safety of high-risk combat sports in Queensland following the deaths of two young boxers in recent years, the state’s Sports Minister says.
Brisbane wingsuit man aims high as he plummets to Earth
Luke Rogers says hurtling toward the ground at speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour is the ultimate adrenaline rush, and he hopes his skill will soon make him an Australian champion.
Car nearly driven off six-storey carpark in Brisbane
Emergency services say people could have been seriously injured when a car almost plunged off a multi-level carpark at Brisbane’s Mater Hospital on Friday.
Builder charged over racecourse deaths has licence revoked again as Minister intervenes
A day after builder Claudio D’Alessandro was given approval to resume work for non-payment of debts, his licence is suspended again after the Public Works Minister intervenes.
What was that? Landspout and 'dust devil' cause a stir at Brisbane Airport
A landspout and a “dust devil” are observed in separate weather events at Brisbane Airport, with reports the landspout brought down trees and damaged cars, while the dust devil caused no damage.
Asylum seeker 'on borrowed time' wins temporary visa
An Iranian asylum seeker will be allowed to remain in Australia for another three months on a temporary visa, but still remains “in limbo” once it expires.
Be a good Queenslander and eat more prawns: Minister
Queenslanders have a civic duty to support farmers struggling with the outbreak of the white spot prawn disease, the state’s Fisheries Minister says, insisting there are no human health risks.
Dumpster divers make free meals to build community
A group in Brisbane is turning food thrown out by supermarkets into home-cooked meals which they serve to the lonely, isolated and some who are just plain hungry.