Outdoors

Places to pamper pooch

THINK your dog might like a change of scenery on its daily walk? Here are some suggestions both you and man's best friend can enjoy.

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Kangaroos swim to wetlands

A MOB of more than 50 Eastern grey kangaroos, led by a strikingly large buck, has taken up residence within Brisbane's northern boundaries.

Lord Mayor moves to save tree

LORD Mayor Campbell Newman wants an urgent review of plans to chop down a centuries-old tree at Lutwyche to make way for the $4.8 billion Airport Link.

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Water-wise breeding mozzies

PEOPLE conserving water in open containers means one in three Brisbane back yards is a prime breeding ground for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

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Surf safe message hits the road

SURF safety warnings could be posted on the M1 and multicultural groups asked to spread the "between the flags" message after recent Gold Coast drownings.

• Vote: Should people be fined for swimming outside flags?

It sucks, but don't blame tanks

RAINWATER tanks are unlikely to be responsible for a mosquito plague making life miserable for Brisbane residents, council's medical entomologist says.