VIDEO: E-scooter plan for Sunshine Coast | Fuel prices still up despite global price drop

Alinta Energy wants to erect up to 30 wind turbines near Proserpine, but local cane farmers fear the project could harm their operations in the district.

On Wednesday, St Vincent de Paul Society will launch its annual Sleepout to tackle homelessness at one of Brisbane’s most visible rough sleeping locations, revealing the number of Queenslanders now estimated to be on the social housing waiting list.

Queensland will be among the first states to dramatically tighten rules on e‑scooters and e‑bikes under safety reforms introduced in parliament.

Australia and Europe have struck a historic pact covering trade, defence and innovation after almost a decade of at-times intractable negotiations. Ag and mineral exports win but some farmers are angered over meat exports.