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Ten people go to a backyard party and only one wakes up the next day with red welts all over their legs from getting bitten by midges. Why?

A metallurgical coal mine in Central Queensland has been flagged for approval by the federal government, but an environmental group says people who voted in favour of climate action have a right to feel betrayed.

Health professionals say they cannot adequately respond to the situation because of resourcing pressure and are calling on GPs and hospitals to do more testing.

Mining giant BHP announces its intention to sell two central Queensland mines, one of which has been operating for 50 years.

Residents of what should be a tropical paradise in the Whitsundays say they face broken promises and mortgage stress — but an inquiry into the management of Queensland's islands is giving them hope.

From the water to the wall ... A North Queensland man has made a career out of creating trophy fish for anglers who want to savour their catches a little longer.

Despite living in a First World country, young students at a small school in Queensland have gone without a basic human right — until now.

Ricky Barone installed a solar system on his roof in 2014. Since then, it has cost him thousands of dollars and years of sleepless nights. So, who's responsible?

Internal politics are suspected to be behind a Mackay Regional Council decision to paint over a half finished skate park mural created in tribute to teenager who died in a motorcycle accident, with the local community and his friends expressing "disgust" towards eight councillors who made the decision.