A study by University of New South Wales Sydney shows the majority of wild dog populations in Australia are actually Dingoes.

The study published in Australian Mammalogy collected DNA results from over 5000 wild canines across the country. It found ninety nine percent of those tested were either pure dingoes or Dingo dominant hybrids.

The Northern Territory Government has postponed Aboriginal homelands funding changes amid concerns the process was rushed and ineffective.

The changes were meant to reduce red tape, consolidating municipal and essential services grants into a single grant.

Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Toowoomba, Townsville, and Yeppoon have been selected as sites for Energy Queensland's trial of grid-connected battery storage.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczcuk said the move was part of an effort to make sure Queenslanders’ solar energy will be used effectively and sustainably as part of the larger effort to move towards fifty percent renewable energy by 2030.

Deputy Premier Steven Miles has announced a plan for the development of 30,000 new homes in Caboolture West.

Miles says the government and Moreton Bay Regional Council will work with the private sector and utility providers to improve housing choice and affordability.

Queensland authorities have confirmed a new COVID-19 strain was identified in hotel quarantine and linked to Papua New Guinea. 

Queensland Health said the new strain is not of high concern for the state as it is not understood not to be as infectious as the UK and South African strains.  

Data from the national kid's helpline reveals respect in relationships was the most sought after topic among children last year. 

Respectful relationships national educator Kristy Styles said young people want to draw the line between respectful and disrespectful relationships.