The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made a recommendation that the COVID-19 vaccine be deferred for people with a history of specific rare blood clotting disorders. The recommendation applied to both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines after 18 cases of clotting were recorded in 20 million vaccinations.

A container ship could continue to block the Suez canal for weeks, as the company behind the excavation process says the situation remains unpredictable.

The 400 meter long ship became stuck on Tuesday, with efforts to excavate the ship free so far proving futile, with hundreds of boats remaining unable to pass through.  

Yesterday marked the first day of this year’s World Science Festival in Brisbane.

Hosted by Queensland Museum, this year’s festival is focused on the theme ‘Extremes and Adaptations’. It will tackle climate change, sustainability, and distrust in science.

Chief Executive of Queensland Museum Network, Dr Jim Thompson, said the festival has been providing 'world class' events since 2016. 

Recent flooding has destroyed some farmers' first decent crop in years along the Dumaresq river across both the New South Wales and Queensland border. 

After years of drought, expected increased rainfall meant farmers in the region planted crops for the first time in years, with the flooding causing millions in lost revenue.  

Families of children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy known as Dravet Syndrome have called for raised awareness as Queensland's epilepsy awareness month draws to a close. 

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.