Central Queensland fossilised fruits discovery changes understanding of plant evolutionary history
When scientists were first handed exceptionally preserved fossils from rural central Queensland, they were stumped. “It was an…
Silver Fern Maddy Gordon inks Super Netball deal with West Coast Fever, exits Queensland Firebirds
“I’m so excited to join the West Coast Fever and take this opportunity to challenge myself, improve my…
Exercise programs play a vital part in preventing falls among older Australians
Falls are the leading cause of an injury requiring hospitalisation — and with them particularly common among older…
State of Origin: Eden Park to host game two on June 16
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited director Annie Dundas told the Herald this was a big opportunity for the city to…
Australian takeaway owner defends industry pricing after A$28 wedges backlash
“What the f*** is this?” he wrote. “$18.50 for a large chips, greed has f***ing ruined this world!…
Dolphins Filmed Using Sea Shells as Tools in Rare Sighting off Australia
Marine biologists have documented Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) using large sea shells to hunt for fish off…
In 1965, a couple began counting pigeons in Queensland. Three years later, numbers fell from 4,692 to 1,451, beginning a 60-year conservation story |
A couple, Margaret and Arthur Thorsborne, travelled north from Queensland’s Gold Coast to Hinchinbrook Island, a place they…
Girl, 10, helps save stranded humpback whale at K’gari
A young girl’s quick thinking has helped save a stranded humpback whale, after it became stuck in shallow…
Warriors v Broncos: Kiwi club confirms signing of North Queensland Cowboys forward Sam McIntyre
Sam McIntyre has penned a two-year deal with the Warriors. Photo / Getty Images This season, McIntyre has…
Lady Elliot Island’s bleached coral recovers after Cyclone Alfred cools sea temperature
As Queenslanders waited for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall, its meander along the coastline brought relief to heat-stricken…
Critically endangered sawfish are still killed for teeth carved into cockfighting spurs; one rostrum can produce products worth roughly $8,000
Sawfish are some of the ocean’s most unusual animals. With their long, saw-like snouts and ancient-looking bodies, they…
NRL’s biggest loss since 1935: Cowboys thrashed 82-12 by Roosters in club’s ‘darkest day’
The team total of 82 was the most since the Roosters beat Canterbury 87-7 in 1935. It was…