An environmental conservation group is asking families planning to release balloons at funerals and memorials in honour of loved ones to consider alternatives such as bubbles or butterflies.
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Company given millions in 'surplus' enviro funds after buying coal mine for $1
After paying just $1 to take over the mothballed Blair Athol coal mine, the TerraCom company, which has former Labor politicians on its board, is paid almost $5 million in “surplus” environmental funding by the Queensland Government.
Indigenous groups call for bigger share of Adani jobs
Traditional owners say they deserve better than Adani’s current promise to hire Indigenous workers for its multi-billion-dollar coal mine in central Queensland.
'Petrified' 5yo's ordeal sparks debate on how young is too young to catch the bus
The case of a five-year-old girl left trapped on a Queensland school bus after falling asleep on her trip home sparks furious debate on social media over how young is too young to catch public transport alone.
Opposition calls for petrol price watch scheme for Queensland to stop 'fuel rip-off'
The Queensland Government needs to set up a petrol price watch scheme, the State Opposition says, after prices in Brisbane soared to almost $1.50 per litre on the first day of the new school year.
Have you lost money to a scam? Are you eligible for a refund?
The Financial and Cyber Crime Group is encouraging any Queenslander who may have been the victim of a scam or lost money through Western Union to take action by February 12. Western Union has agreed to pay a penalty of US$586 million to the United States’ Department of Justice (DOJ) after admitting to aiding and […]
Palmer approved $170m from Queensland Nickel to himself, family: documents
Clive Palmer retrospectively approved more than $170 million in payments from Queensland Nickel to himself, family and his corporate interests during meetings late last year, which he chaired himself, court documents reveal.
Drug operation targets trafficking on Brisbane’s Southern Bay Islands
Police from Capalaba’s Tactical Crime Squad have charged six people with trafficking in dangerous drugs following the closure of Operation Papa Galosh which commenced in February 2017. The operation targeted the supply and distribution of methyl amphetamine on several southern bay islands including Russell, Macleay and Lamb Islands. Police executed 32 search warrants on addresses […]
Brisbane to Noumea 2018 Race and Cruise Rally
The shortest 4 months has just commenced … If you are planning to join the race or cruise rally to Noumea, the shortest 4 months has just began. The countdown to the cruise rally is on, with the earliest start date of 23 May. Whilst there is a lot of planning and preparation
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Radial ‘Mates’ To Thrash It Out At Australian Youth Championships
Source: http://www.sailing.org.au/radial-mates-thrash-australian-youth-championships/ | Photo: Ash Brunning Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron’s 2016 Youth Sailor of the Year, Tom Needham, is treating the upcoming Australian Youth Championships at his home club as a chance to add to his rapidly growing sailing knowledge. But, with this being his last youth regatta, he has in mind some lofty goals. Needham
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