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Voices unite to guide the future of K’Gari

A two-day conference on Queensland’s Fraser Coast will help shape the future one of Australia’s most iconic World Heritage-listed landscapes. The University of the

SEQ cities too hot in search for the Goldilocks zone

Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast have populations which cannot be sustainably supported by current infrastructure. That is the finding of a new study which

Plaudits for paper pushing positive positioning

Suggesting stories on tackling climate change should positive and solutions-based has won an Australian University an international communications award. The Charles

Cassowary release first in Far North Queensland

For the first time, sibling cassowaries have been released into the wilds of Far North Queensland after almost a year in care. State Wildlife ranger Jeffrey Lewis said

Southern ice disappearing quicker than the Arctic

Antarctic sea ice is disappearing far quicker than ice in the northern hemisphere, heightening concerns around accelerated coastal sea level rises. A new Australian-led

Cavill Mall trial stops Surfers Paradise Esplanade traffic

A 300m section of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade will be closed to traffic from next week as part of a trial to extend pedestrian access to the east of Cavill Mall. Gold

10,000 properties added to Brisbane flood risk map

Brisbane’s flood mapping will be updated next month, with more than 10,000 properties added after recent studies. Brisbane City Council Environment, Parks and

Brisbane charging system out to decarbonise mine haulage

A Brisbane company producing a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging system for heavy vehicles has received a multi-million-dollar Federal grant. Northgate-based BluVein

Heat is on to prevent decline in education outcomes

Climate change could reduce educational outcomes by up to 10 percent within 25 years, according to new research. A study by Australian researchers has found the

160,000 green bins set to roll across Brisbane

Brisbane’s rollout of green waste recycling bins has begun with 160,000 to be delivered over the next four months. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said eligible households

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