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A third of Brisbane's ibises have gone and we don't know why
Brisbane

A third of Brisbane's ibises have gone and we don't know why

The "bin chicken" may be less common than a year ago but urban ecologist Professor Darryl Jones says they're likely not gone for good.

  • by Ruth McCosker

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Queenslanders asked to keep aircon at 26C
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Queenslanders asked to keep aircon at 26C

Queenslanders could be asked to limit their use of airconditioning to prevent blackouts on the hottest summer days.

Ipswich One Nation candidate quits, will run as an independent
One Nation

Ipswich One Nation candidate quits, will run as an independent

"The chains are off" for Troy Aggett who made the announcement overnight on his Facebook page.

  • by Toby Crockford
Australia Post has launched a new delivery program Shipster to combat Amazon Prime
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AusPost moves into Amazon territory with 'free' online delivery

Australia Post has launched one of its most significant delivery programs before the arrival of Amazon.

  • by Carolyn Cummins
Govt endorses 31 proposals from report into Qld council elections
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Govt endorses 31 proposals from report into Qld council elections

Labor has already stopped accepted donations from property developers ahead of legislative change.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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        A who's who of business is in the firing line over the CBA

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        • by Elizabeth Knight

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        Island paradise is all around you at this Fiji resort

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