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Queensland launches agriculture emissions road map

An emissions reduction plan for Queensland's agriculture sector focuses on advancements in feed for livestock and green fertiliser options.

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Handouts 'almost an insult' for flood victims in Qld

A local politician is urging Queensland and federal ministers to tour the northwest flood disaster zone, saying victims need more moral and financial support.

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Less than 30 per cent of Queensland now drought-declared with rainfall a 'welcome relief'

Dry and dusty paddocks have been transformed, as Queensland recovers from the "worst drought in living memory".

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Government departments at odds over protecting Yabba State Forest near the Sunshine Coast from logging

Queensland's environment department wants much of Yabba State Forest protected — but the agriculture department has plans for selective logging there until at least next year.

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Walk out at Rockhampton Hospital leaves one obstetrician to care for pregnant women in Central Queensland

Expectant mums in Central Queensland are left with a single obstetrician following a walkout at Rockhampton Hospital as chronic staff shortages continue to grip the region.

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Queensland Fisheries' heat-tolerant oyster breeding breakthrough offers hope as ocean temperatures rise

Scientists have made a "game-changing" breakthrough they hope will help Queensland's oyster farming industry survive the impacts of climate change.

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Queensland minister apologies for slur

Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner has "unreservedly apologised" for making a "dopey, stupid woman" comment in parliament.

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Queensland's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner apologises after 'dopey, stupid woman' comment in parliament

Queensland's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner apologises "unreservedly" for an insulting comment against an opposition MP which has been labelled misogynistic, with the Premier saying she's disappointed.

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Brisbane mayor calls for a daylight saving trial in Queensland 30 years after state's last referendum

The start of daylight saving for most states has again shown the north/south divide in Queensland, with the Townsville mayor saying it would not be worth it for northern regions.

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Gold Coast beachgoers flag down rescue crews to help whale caught in shark net in Currumbin

A surfer has jumped into action to help alert authorities after another whale was caught in shark nets — the fifth this season. But the Queensland government says it has no plans to remove the nets.

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Queensland farmers call for government review into drought declaration committees

For nearly 40 years, committees made up of anonymous members have helped decide who officially stays in and out of drought across Queensland. Graziers say the system isn't working.

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Going to the Ekka? Here are the best ways to avoid getting sick with COVID-19, monkeypox or the flu

Eager to hit Brisbane's Ekka show to enjoy a dagwood dog or a strawberry sundae without coming down with COVID-19, monkeypox or the flu? Here are five key things you can do to protect your health.

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Concern the Queensland floods could have spread fire ants, but minister says it's not likely

Fire ants can form a raft to move along waterways and there are concerns they may have spread during record floods in southern Queensland, but the Agriculture Minister says the floodwater was moving too fast for this to happen.

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Former Longreach Pastoral College going up for sale, but no sign agriculture training will return

There are several parties interested in the former Longreach Pastoral College, according to the state government, and the site could be split up and sold as separate entities.

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Foot-and-mouth disease: Australian government backs electronic tagging for sheep

Federal minister says it’s up to states, but mandatory system would help protect against potentially costly outbreak as Indonesia battles FMD

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Queensland plan to decarbonise agriculture

An emissions-reduction plan for Queensland's agriculture sector focuses on advancements in feed for livestock and green ammonia for fertiliser.

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Deadly varroa mite has 'potential' to threaten Queensland's bee industry, authorities warn

Authorities are closely monitoring any impact on Queensland's bee populations amid a "worrying" interstate detection of the deadly honey bee parasite, varroa destructor.

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Qld plans jail, fines for animal abusers

The Queensland government has tabled a new animal welfare bill which will slap heavy fines or prison terms on people breaching their duty of care.

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Drought declarations dropped for more than half of Queensland following long wet season

The Balonne, Murweh, Western Downs, Maranoa, and Quilpie shires in south-west Queensland have had their drought status revoked, along with the North Burnett and part of the Flinders shire.

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Drought broken in 11 Queensland LGAs after intense rain, but many producers still struggling

Intense rainfall in parts of Queensland's south-east has broken the drought for some shires, but others remain too dry.

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Relief for some but Qld's drought goes on

Drought declarations have been removed from almost a dozen Queensland local government areas, but there are ongoing concerns for more than half of the state.

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Queensland Covid grants were approved improperly and $96m may not be repaid, report says

Queensland Audit Office finds concessional loan scheme beset by administrative problems

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National fire ant program asks for more money amid fears 2027 eradication deadline will be missed

A leading expert warns Australia may not know the full extent of where fire ants have spread.

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