Ban slapped on snapper fishing
SNAPPER fishing will be banned for six weeks across Queensland in February.
World title for Coast kite-surfer
SUNSHINE Coaster Andy Yates has the wind in his kite after becoming the first Australian to win the world kite-surfing championship.
Boaties want safety beacon back
at A MARITIME safety beacon dismantled for the filming of a Hollywood movie has not been returned, causing boaties to predict trouble
Some tips for fishing beginners
Modern Fishing's Jack Scrine offers some tips on how you can turn that first bite into a lifelong passion.
Floods leave sewage up the creek
BRISBANE flood contamination has led to a major health scare, with faecal pollution found at 250 times normal levels in Oxley Creek.
Cold Coast for fluffy new additions
THEY are about to experience a White Christmas on the Gold Coast, so no wonder these guys have found their Happy Feet.
Sad reflection on year with little cheer
MY last column of the year and time to reflect on the unsolicited, unwanted and unwelcome commentary offered on issues affecting the state and the nation during 2010.
Monster croc? Welcome to my nightmare
SOME people fear sharks, but I've never been disturbed by a great white, tiger or hammerhead. Crocs, on the other hand, haunt my sleeping hours.
Is this our biggest cane toad?
TIPPING the scales at 1.2kg, Fifi the giant cane toad is set to become a poster girl for her species' eradication. Tell us if you've seen bigger
Bob Irwin takes on marina plans
BOB Irwin is on a mission to see a million objections lodged against proposed marina developments in a pristine bay near Australia's iconic Fraser Island.
Mystical monster fish caught on camera
AFTER an eight-day monster battle a British fisherman has caught one of the world's most fearsome freshwater fish.
Artificial reef sites revealed
THE locations of Moreton Bay's final two artificial reefs for anglers have been decided.
Gropers face dinner plate
IT'S illegal to catch one, but the Queensland groper is destined for dinner plates across Australia and Asia thanks to a new hatchery.
Baby dolphin a hit at Tangalooma
TANGALOOMA Island Resort is welcoming a new calf to its family of wild dolphins, as proud mum Tangles showed off her offspring to onlookers.
Avoid dhufish, cod and shark this summer
SEAFOOD lovers should avoid dhufish, cod and groper, and choose whiting, calamari and herring instead, scientists say.
A checklist of what to take camping
Caravanning Queensland has provided a handy list of the necessary equipment you'll need for a trouble-free camping trip.
Joh opposed Reef protection
THE Bjelke-Petersen government furiously opposed the World Heritage declaration of the Great Barrier Reef 30 years ago, cabinet papers reveal.
Forests off-limits this Christmas
QUEENSLANDERS have been told to avoid using roads through forestry plantations, with many campsites and holiday spots closed due to the bad weather.
Rebound starts right here
A THOUSAND new jobs a week and a flood of interstate migrants will ensure Queensland continues to power ahead despite the economic downturn, according to government figures released today.
Gulf town's 'Loch Ness Monster'
NORMANTON, the Gulf town famed for an 8.6m croc shot in 1957, is now the centre of claims of a similar monster lurking in the murky depths.
Bootcamps spark urban war
A GROWING army of bootcamp trainers who commandeer beaches and parks are under fire from Gold Coast residents - and they are in councils' cross-hairs.
Sun, surf tourist image loses lustre
GOVERNMENT data highlights Queensland's dismal performance in attracting tourists even as foreign visitors to Australia hit a record 5.7 million.
Bay's gains may be flushed away
A REPORT has found Moreton Bay's water quality has improved slightly from last year, but it may crash again if heavy rain falls this spring and summer.
Deformities bite into fish stocks
UP TO 10 per cent of bream catches in Moreton Bay include deformed fish, and affected fish are also being caught in other southeast Queensland areas.
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