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A groundbreaking app is using artificial intelligence to find Olympic talent in remote Queensland towns where kids never get scouted. Nearly 6,000 young people have already tried out from their phones.
Australian researchers just solved a major problem holding back batteries and fuel cells. Their new technique makes critical membranes twice as strong without sacrificing performance.
After losing 86% of its farms since 2000, Queensland's dairy industry is finally bouncing back with up to 20 new farms and 30% production growth since 2021. Families like the Rozynskis are proving the once-struggling sector can thrive again.
As rural congregations dwindle across Australia's Darling Downs, century-old churches are being transformed into art studios, homes, and boutique venues. These beloved buildings are getting second chapters that honor their history while serving modern needs.
Scientists drilled 3 kilometers into outback Queensland to test salt caves that could power 20 million homes daily. The underground hydrogen storage system could solve Australia's renewable energy challenge without building massive surface batteries. #
A Queensland farmer spent a decade saving to build a chapel for the Tongan workers who transformed her family's banana farm. Now 130 workers have a spiritual home on a hilltop with views across Cape York Peninsula.
A Queensland glider pilot just soared 1,266 kilometres across the Australian outback without a single drop of fuel, setting a new continental record. David Jansen's 10-hour flight from Alice Springs to South Australia proves what's possible when human skill meets perfect natural conditions.
A Queensland vegetable farm is building Australia's first "paddock to power" facility that transforms carrot peels, pumpkin rinds, and other farm waste into renewable energy. The $291 million project will power 31,000 homes while keeping the region's scenic landscape intact.
When a retiring Queensland farmer couldn't pass his rare zucchini flower business to his own children, he found the perfect family to keep the delicate crop alive. The Hunts are now learning the art of growing these culinary treasures, preserving a supply chain that nearly vanished.
After months of dust storms and forced livestock sales, over 200mm of rain has finally soaked some of Queensland's driest farming regions. Farmers who were preparing for massive destocking can now plan for recovery instead.
Ancient Egyptian treasures stolen from a Queensland museum were recovered within 48 hours after police tracked down an "amateurish" thief carrying a priceless cat sculpture in his backpack. What looked like organized crime turned out to be an opportunistic solo act with a surprisingly quick happy ending.
A farm-based program in Queensland is turning troubled teens into employed adults, with 87% jobless before and 59% working after. The approach replaces punishment with mentorship, team building, and hands-on work in nature.
After staff and patients raised concerns, an Australian hospital's maternity unit is implementing sweeping changes to improve workplace culture and patient care. All 14 recommendations from an independent review will be fully adopted.
Meanjin, Australia's second-oldest literary journal, has been saved by Queensland University of Technology just months after financial pressures forced its shutdown. The beloved magazine that launched writers like Helen Garner and Patrick White returns to its birthplace after 85 years.
A new free program in North Queensland is making it easy to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries after fire incidents more than doubled since 2022. The initiative covers everything from electric toothbrushes to e-scooters, protecting communities and waste workers from dangerous fires.
Young children in Queensland can now get their flu shot through a simple nasal spray instead of a needle. The Australian-first program aims to protect more kids by removing the fear factor.
A Queensland clinic is transforming mental health treatment by scanning brains first, then targeting therapy with magnetic fields, ketamine, and psilocybin. Patients who suffered for decades are sleeping through the night and living without pain for the first time.
After Tropical Cyclone Koji destroyed their floating homes, a dozen Whitsunday sailors are receiving up to $80,000 in disaster recovery funding to rebuild their lives. The community is rallying to support those starting over, with donations of boats and swift cleanup efforts protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
A Central Queensland permaculture farm is marking a decade of teaching families and communities how to grow food and restore land. High Valley Dawn is celebrating with its biggest year yet, including the region's first official permaculture course.
When a Filipino-Thai family faced deportation after 14 years in Australia, their Queensland community launched a petition, gathered thousands of signatures, and stood up to fight alongside them. This is what happens when a town refuses to let their neighbors go.
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