A growing number of scientists believe crushed basalt, a volcanic rock used in roads, could be used as a fertiliser, with trials showing it can improve soil and capture carbon.
Mother charged with murder of three children has matter heard in court
Ellouisa Patricia Brighton, 36, was charged with three counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder and one count of arson following the deadly house fire in Toowoomba last week.
A love of bands and dance drew Anais Riley to Beat Saber, a rhythm-based VR game released in 2018. Her gameplay videos and livestreams have attracted a significant online following.
A love of bands and dance drew Anais Riley to Beat Saber, a rhythm-based VR game released in 2018. Her gameplay videos and livestreams have attracted a significant online following.
Virtual reality gaming looks to health sector for tech survival
While sales decline and game studios close, Australian players and developers say VR gaming is "a stable niche" with a future full of possibilities.
Mum of three with terminal cancer says 'don't wait to live your life'
Kate and Kriss Hardman are determined to make joyful memories with their three young children as they travel around Australia under the cloud of breast and testicular cancers.
'My heart sank': Forest home to endangered gliders pegged to be logged
Three hours north of Brisbane, a group of greater gliders is living in a section of the St Mary State Forest set to be logged, despite them being a protected species.
Man who abducted and murdered 8yo girl wrote 'sadistic' abuse stories behind bars
A Queensland man serving a life sentence for the 2010 abduction and murder of a Bundaberg schoolgirl has admitted to writing "sadistic" and "depraved" child abuse stories while behind bars.
This Australian artist was imprisoned in Iceland. To endure it, she painted
Australian artist Nara Walker's name made international headlines after she was convicted for assault and imprisoned in a high-security Iceland jail. Now she's home, she explains how painting helped her endure the experience.
Low-intensity alternatives to run clubs gain popularity
Outdoor exercise groups surge in popularity as people look for low-intensity alternatives to keeping fit while staying social.
Tracking partner through apps 'problematic' as research finds link to coercive control
New research shows nearly one in five young adults believe tracking a partner's location is to be expected in a relationship.
Students speak about their experiences using location-sharing apps
Students share their experiences using location-sharing apps.
The eSafety Commissioner says there need to be conversations about setting digital boundaries
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says there need to be conversations about setting digital boundaries.
Woman tells investigators terminally ill partner allegedly 'begged her' to kill him, police affidavit reveals
The son of a Queensland woman accused of murdering her terminally ill partner claims he confirmed with his father that he wanted to overdose, court documents show.
Heritage protection recommended for Victoria Park by government department
The state government said the plan to build an Olympic stadium at Victoria Park will still go ahead under laws introduced to parliament earlier this month.
Melioidosis death toll hits 31 with latest fatality in Townsville
Another person has died from a rare tropical disease in North Queensland, bringing the state's death toll to 31, but doctors say the number of cases is slowing as the weather dries up.
Brisbane bus driver accused of killing 18yo in CBD crash to fight charge
Tia Cameron, 18, died after being hit by a council bus and pinned against a wall in Brisbane's CBD in March 2024.
Sick of AI search engines? How to take an 'off ramp' to the rest of the web
Has the simple search become less useful in a world of low-information, SEO-optimised sites, and often faulty AI summaries? Are there better ways to navigate the web?
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Greens claim single lower house election win in Brisbane seat of Ryan
The Greens have declared victory in the inner-Brisbane seat of Ryan making Elizabeth Watson-Brown the only party member in the lower house.
Researchers make breakthrough that could transform how OCD is treated
A global study has identified 25 genes believed to cause obsessive-compulsive disorder, which researchers hope will help reduce the stigma surrounding the disorder.
Man sentenced to life for murder and impersonating housemate
Qiong Yan, 29, was reported missing by friends and family in April 2021, with her badly decomposed body found in a large toolbox on an apartment verandah months later.
Larissa Waters won't rule out leadership tilt as Greens claim sole election victory
Elizabeth Watson-Brown has claimed Ryan in inner-Brisbane. She's the only Greens MP to retain their seat.