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Probiotics could be used to help in Great Barrier Reef coral transplants

Probiotics are often promoted as a way to improve gut health, but scientists say they could also play a vital role in boosting the immunity of coral transplants on the reef.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2022

Magnetic Island death adder population thriving due to lack of cane toad in diet

Unlike snakes on the mainland, Magnetic Island death adders had never had to turn to frogs and toads as a viable food source.

ABC News · May 29, 2022

Townsville cyclist gears up to conquer Race Across America, the world's toughest bike ride

Queensland's Allan Jefferson will spend more than 20 hours a day on his bike competing in the 12-day Race Across America, which is 30 per cent longer than the Tour de France but with no rest breaks.

ABC News · May 29, 2022

North Queensland braces for month's worth of rain, Anzac Day ceremonies to go ahead

A month's worth of rain is tipped to fall in the next few days over Queensland's north as a lacklustre wet season ends with a sting in the tail.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Townsville police offer $50,000 reward to find hit and run driver who injured elderly pedestrian

North Queensland police launch a $50,000 appeal for information after an 89-year-old woman was left for dead in a "disgusting" hit and run in Townsville.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

Toy libraries help families save money and cut waste as cost of living soars

With more households under strain from the growing cost of living, families are turning to toy libraries to save money and cut down on waste.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2022

Cost of groceries prompts family to give up meat to stick to household budget

Amber Johnson's family is giving up meat, but this is no temporary Lenten sacrifice. She says it is the only way to keep their weekly budget under control.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2022

Queensland tourism operators predict slow recovery as international border reopens

After two years of "Fortress Australia", the international border is on the cusp of reopening, but tourism operators predict it will take months or years for overseas visitors to return.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2022