Queensland national park grazing to proceed regardless
The Queensland Government says it will proceed with allowing starving cattle to graze on some national parks and reserves, despite the Federal Government's opposition.
View ArticleReport to decide fate of western Queensland rivers
A panel looking into the management of Western Queensland rivers has recommended there be no increase to water allocations for the Cooper Creek, Georgina and Diamantina river catchments.
View ArticleCalls to extend cattle grazing in national parks
Drought-affected graziers in Queensland have requested a three-month extension to a national park access agreement to keep their cattle alive.
View ArticleNational Parks Association slams grazing extension
The Queensland Minister for National Parks is calling on graziers to submit requests to extend their grazing permits on selected national parks beyond December 31.
View ArticleThe National Parks Association says grazing is ruining the environment.
Paul Donatui, executive director, National Parks Association of Queensland.
View ArticleThere's continued conflict over grazing in national parks during the...
Queensland Minister for National Parks, Steve Dickson
View ArticlePaul Donatiu, National Parks Association Queensland
Paul Donatiu, Executive Director, National Parks Association Queensland
View ArticleGrazier challenges national park grazing deadline
A north-west Queensland grazier has decided to challenge the State Government's refusal to extend national park grazing permits beyond 2013.
View ArticleQueensland hospital trials 3D cameras to treat remote patients
A hospital in north Queensland is the first in the state to trial the use of 3D cameras to treat patients with diabetes living in rural and remote areas.
View ArticleBush kids tackle team sports, renew mateship at sports camp
A sports camp for bush families gives outback kids the chance to forge friendships and develop skills.
View ArticleP-plate driver caught 100 kph over speed limit
Police have released footage of a P-plate driver allegedly travelling more than 100 kilometres over the speed limit on Flinders Highway, west of Townsville, in what has been described as one of the...
View ArticleHay growers can't meet demand as prices triple
North Queensland hay growers are receiving calls from farmers thousands of kilometres away looking for feed to keep their stock alive.
View ArticleShould hay exports be seized and given to drought-stricken farmers?
Exporters say calls to seize hay supplies destined for Asia and instead provide them to drought-struck farmers could kill a $500 million industry.
View ArticlePhotographing drought from the inside looking out
Much of the coverage of life in drought-affected communities is from the perspective of outside people. Given a camera, how do people living through a drought tell their stories?
View ArticleMajor freight route to be fully sealed by Christmas cutting 200km from trips
The Torrens Creek Road in western Queensland is a vital freight route connecting western regions to major business centres, but during the wet season it's usually impassable.
View ArticleHarry and Ade sow seeds of success
Harry and Ade Bode turned things around on their grazing property - all it took was $50,000, some grass seed and a leap of faith.
View ArticleCrews continue to fight blaze in Qld's north
Exhausted firefighters will be back battling a large grassfire that has burnt out a large tract of land in Queensland's northern inland.
View ArticleOutback council selling land for 'bargain' prices attracts interest from...
A Queensland council is preparing to auction off almost 50 cheap blocks of land to address a dire housing shortage – and buyers are flocking to snap up a bargain.
View ArticleBuyers snap up 'bargain' blocks for four figures – and some haven't even seen...
Land in outback Queensland has been snapped up at "bargain" prices after attracting hundreds of bidders from around the country.
View Article'Daunting shortage' of skilled workers looms over giant, renewable energy...
Outback Queensland is home to the largest potential wind zone in the country, but a lack of infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers are major roadblocks in reaching national renewable energy...
View ArticleOutpouring of support for truckies as 'everyday Aussie battlers' shout them...
The owners of a remote pub in north Queensland are fielding non-stop calls from people across Australia wanting to "pay it forward" to truck drivers affected by the rising cost of living.
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