Queensland researchers developing new treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder have seen promising results following a successful clinical trial. 

Deep brain stimulation, which involves implanting electrodes in the brain, has proven to be effective in treatment for severe OCD. 

Dr Phillip Mosely, from the Queensland Brain institute and lead researcher in the study describes Deep Brain Stimulation as a ‘pacemaker for the brain’ and ‘a treatment that is both adjustable and reversible.’

Mining exploration in North Queensland is set to boom with the mining of vanadium for batteries rising in demand.

Vanadium is a mineral with natural resistance to acids, traditionally used in reinforcing steel is now being used in giant batteries to stabilize renewable energy .

North Queensland has deposits of vanadium that could supply current demand for 120 years.

Queensland energy heavyweights will be meeting in Gladstone today to discuss how to manage changes to the energy sector across Central Queensland at The Energy Futures Summit.

The summit will bring together energy companies, state, local and federal government departments, unions, environment groups, education institutions and Traditional Owner groups. The outcomes and recommendations from the Summit will be presented back to the State Government for consideration in planning processes.

Just as the Australian and New Zealand travel bubble has opened a New Zealand airport worker has tested positive to covid-19.

The worker contracted COVID-19 from a passenger who arrived into New Zealand on an international flight more than a week ago.

No changes have been made to the Australia - New Zealand Travel bubble has not been affected.

The Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Frances Adamson will make a statement today calling the military coup in Myanmar "one of the sharpest challenges our region faces"

Australia has suspended military cooperation with the coup leaders, Australia has not imposed fresh sanctions on leading figures in the military regime.

Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts of the murder of George Floyd.

Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder and up to 10 years for second-degree manslaughter.

Ben Crump, one of the lawyers representing Mr Floyd’s family says the case is a turning point in American history for accountability of law enforcement.

A Brisbane start-up ThinkTilt has been bought by tech giant Atlassian for an undisclosed amount. 700 companies globally use the teams communication tool ProForma produced by ThinkTilt. The company founded by Simon Herd is seen as a successful partner in the Atlassian marketplace as they have already been working together. The company's ProForma app was made available and developed through the Atlassian marketplace.

University of Queensland research finds the decision to discontinue prescribing long-term antidepressants is to only be made after preparation between GP’s and their patients. The study was based on interviews with over 20 GP’s who collectively said there is no standard approach. UQ's Rural Clinical School Associate Professor says the GP’s told researchers discontinuing such prescriptions is usually challenging.

Brisbane-based corporation Orocobre is set to become a top 5 global lithium producer after it reached an agreement to buy Perth-based Galaxy Resources. The announcement comes after Orocobre announced last week that lithium prices were set to jump by nearly $2000 per tonne in the June quarter. Lithium is a key material in the production of electric vehicles, meaning the lithium production industry is set to surge in coming years amid a global shift to clean energy.