world news

Gas bottle Minions find social media stardom on remote Queensland highway

A Queensland miner has created a popular roadside stop with hundreds of travellers pulling over to take a photo with his now-famous family of Minions.




world news

Maternity's 'gold standard' of care now available in rural Queensland town

Fewer than one in 10 pregnant women in Australia have access to what is considered to be the 'gold standard' of maternity care, but one outback Queensland town has adopted the model in a bold move to empower local women and midwives.









world news

4.7 metre crocodile MJ had an orthopaedic plate in his stomach




world news

Crocodile farmer finds orthopaedic plate inside 4.7-metre 'MJ'

A Queensland crocodile farmer has found a surgical plate "complete with six stainless steel screws" inside a dead crocodile, months after the sick animal stopped eating.






world news

Crocodile's metal plate of human origin, orthopaedic surgeon says, after find in stomach of 4.7-metre 'MJ'

An orthopaedic surgeon has identified the plate found in the corpse of 4.7-metre crocodile 'MJ' as a bone plate used to heal fractures in humans.




world news

Tradies still value tools more than health, but attitudes are changing for the better

A national survey of more than 800 tradies shows for the second consecutive year that they are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical or mental health.






world news

National Rodeo Finals in Dalby cancelled as the drought continues to bite

Cowboys from around the country will be unable to compete at the National Rodeo Finals this year, after the event was cancelled.




world news

Could functional fitness trends like CrossFit and F45 become an Olympic sport?

Paying money to see other people work out might not sound like everyone's idea of fun, but it is fast becoming a part of the international sporting calendar, and there's hope it will become part of a future Olympic Games.








world news

Mount Isa's international didgeridoo sensation William Barton returns to play on home country

William Barton, a Kalkadunga man who grew up in Mount Isa, performs on stages all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to Finland, and even for the likes of the Royal family.




world news

Vintage machinery collectors urge next generation to get behind the wheel

A group of vintage tractor enthusiasts and restorers like nothing better than rummaging for old parts in the hope they can bring a machine back to life.








world news

Living off the grid and driving an electric car is this former farmer's idea of heaven

Sylvia Wilson and her now late husband wanted to prove a point when they decided to live off the grid and convert their property to solar power.





world news

Drought prompts water restrictions in Stanthorpe, with TV ads warning locals on usage

As Stanthorpe faces running dry within months the local council discusses its options with the Queensland Government and gets set to impose heavy water restrictions.











world news

Racial discrimination evenly spread across urban and rural Australia, report finds

Researchers say there used to be an expectation that there was an urban/country divide in racist attitudes in Australia, but a recent study has challenged the assumption.






world news

Rare Stonebridge Green sapphire found in Queensland's Gemfields in 1938 captures hearts

The story of a rare sapphire found in Queensland's Gemfields more than 80 years ago captures the hearts of enthusiasts at a nationally renowned gem festival.




world news

Maremma sheepdogs poisoned as regulators grapple with 1080 bait

As Maryanne Dalglish's Maremma sheepdog convulsed on the floor, there was nothing she could do but watch. Two hours later, he finally died. WARNING: This story contains an image that may cause distress.







world news

Cotton crops return to northern Australia amid dire drought in traditional growing zones

A slumping sugar price and demand for reliable irrigation areas for cotton is spurring new interest in growing it in the tropics.




world news

Police hunt driver in fatal hit-run on elderly man in Rockhampton

A 76-year-old man has died in a hit-and-run accident in central Queensland overnight as police search for the driver after finding a car believed to have been involved in the crash.




world news

Gel blaster popularity in Queensland surges as advocates work to keep sport legal in two remaining states

With sales rising and participation in regional Queensland gel ball leagues doubling in some areas, advocates are campaigning to ensure newcomers participate safely.