Coroner questions parents on use of mobile phone, early morning laundry during infant death inquest
A coronial inquest has heard the parents of deceased twin boys could not explain mobile phone usage and…
Alleged relationship with high-profile married man raised in Cairns extortion case
A man has appeared in a Cairns court accused of trying to extort a woman over what he…
Invasive ‘barbecue stopper’ Asian tiger mosquito detected away from entry ports on mainland for first time
The world’s most invasive mosquito, known as the “barbecue stopper”, has been detected for the first time on…
AI crocodile detection trials begin in north Queensland
Researchers are hoping a trial of artificial intelligence (AI) that automatically detects crocodiles could lead to an early…
Tropical low 34U a high chance of becoming Cyclone Narelle off Far North Queensland
A cyclone watch could be issued today with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warning that a “strong or…
Coral colony discovered by mother and daughter citizen scientists could be world’s largest
Scientists have welcomed the “impressive” discovery of what is thought to be the largest coral colony on the…
Mother wallaby death sparks animal cruelty investigation in far north Queensland
A baby wallaby had to be euthanased after wildlife carers found its dead mother tied to post with…
Search suspended for deep-sea diver Timothy Bennett in Coral Sea
Authorities say a two-day air and sea search for a much-loved professional diver has been suspended in the…
Friday the pelican captured and washed after three-week chase
Wildlife rescuers are rejoicing after the dramatic capture of a pelican that was tarred in a bitumen spill…