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Opposition plan would release dozens of dangerous sharks at Mackay beaches

The LNP’s plan to adopt a catch-and-release policy on shark control would release dozens of large, dangerous sharks close to Mackay’s most popular swimming beaches.

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Opposition plan would release dozens of dangerous sharks at Cairns beaches

The LNP’s plan to adopt a catch-and-release policy on shark control would release dozens of large, dangerous sharks close to Cairns’ most popular swimming beaches.

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Opposition plan would release dozens of dangerous sharks at Townsville beaches

The LNP’s plan to adopt a catch-and-release policy on shark control would release dozens of large, dangerous sharks close to Townsville’s most popular swimming beaches.

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Marine pests can’t hide from underwater eye in Gladstone

In what is a first for Queensland, an ‘early warning’ detection system has been placed in the water at the Port of Gladstone to find any traces of exotic marine pests.

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Drumlines would be impractical and ineffective in the Great Barrier Reef: Report

A new report has found that so-called smart drumlines and a catch-and-release shark control program would be impractical and ineffective in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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Roma Saleyards celebrate 50 years

The Maranoa community is today celebrating 50 years of livestock trading at the Roma Saleyards – the largest in Australia and the southern hemisphere.

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LNP caught in shameless drought assistance deception

Queensland’s LNP Opposition has been caught out in a shameless and despicable stunt designed to exploit Queensland’s drought-stricken farmers.

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Time for Federal Capricornia MP to stand up for Shark Control Program

The Queensland Government has urged Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.

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Time for Mackay’s Federal MP to stand up for Shark Control Program

The Queensland Government has urged Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.

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Time for Gold Coast MPs to stand up for Shark Control Program

The Queensland Government has urged Gold Coast LNP MPs to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.

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Time for Sunshine Coast MPs to stand up for Shark Control Program

The Queensland Government has urged Sunshine coast LNP MPs to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.

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Time for Bundaberg MPs to stand up for Shark Control Program

The Queensland Government has urged State member for Bundaberg David Batt and Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark...

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Time for Townsville LNP MP to stand up for Shark Control Program

The Queensland Government has urged Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.

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Workshop targets growing fresh produce exports to Asia

Making Queensland’s fresh produce exports the first choice of importers and retailers in Asian markets is the focus of a supply chain workshop held today in Brisbane.

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One in a melon chance to grow Queensland exports from Townsville

High-value melons grown in North Queensland using innovative new techniques could soon be making their way onto supermarket shelves across Asia.

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Queensland home to Australia’s best fish and chips

Townsville’s Tobin Fish Tales has scooped the pool to be named Australia’s best fish and chips in a national award program.

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LNP moves to end commercial fishing in Queensland

The Palaszczuk government has stepped in to prevent an LNP move in Parliament that would have banned commercial fishing in the state.

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Get crackling now to protect Queensland pork

The Palaszczuk Government is urging all Queenslanders to be aware of the threat of African swine fever (ASF) and how they can reduce the risk of it being introduced.

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Biosecurity inspectors launch investigation into abattoir

The Palaszczuk Government has today ordered an immediate investigation following disturbing allegations aired on television last night.

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Queensland announces inquiry into welfare of retired racehorses

The Premier has announced an urgent inquiry into the treatment of retired racehorses and animal welfare concerns in dealing with retired racehorses at Queensland abattoirs.

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