Larissa Waterson

Mar 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Emily Dobson |Larissa Waterson

In short: The Dugald River Solar Farm will provide renewable energy to major mining operations in outback Queensland. Experts say green energy projects are vital to unlocking the world's richest critical minerals mining regions, located in outback Queensland. What's next? The solar farm is one of several renewable energy schemes in the works. The country's largest remote solar farm has officially launched in outback Queensland to power one of the richest mining regions in the world.

Mar 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Sharnie Kim |Larissa Waterson

In short: A juvenile cane toad made its way from mainland Queensland to Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, which is free of the toxic species. A local worker noticed the toad jump out of wooden pallets on the barge that visits the island weekly. What's next? Local rangers are implementing stricter biosecurity measures to protect the island's native wildlife.

Mar 18, 2024 | abc.net.au | Zara Margolis |Larissa Waterson

In short: The first hospital-based pharmacy internship program for outback Queensland has launched with hopes of creating a new generation of health workers based in the bush. It has already attracted one graduate pharmacist from Brisbane and one from Zimbabwe, who have fallen in love with rural practice. What's next? The internship program will recruit two new graduate pharmacists a year to live and work in rural Queensland.

Mar 14, 2024 | abc.net.au | Emily Dobson |Larissa Waterson

In short: Tropical low 09U is expected to reach peak intensity on Sunday morning with a 55 per cent chance of forming into a cycloneIf it does reach cyclone status, it will be the fourth to affect northern Queensland since December. What's next? The system is expected to weaken on Monday and move west across the Northern Territory. Flood-weary residents who have been isolated in Queensland's north since the start of the year are bracing for the chance of a fourth cyclone since December.

Mar 10, 2024 | abc.net.au | Larissa Waterson

In short: Fab's Cowboy has broken the modern-day Queensland record for most races ever won. The "belligerent" gelding, who had a rough start in life, won his 52nd race at Mount Isa over the weekend, beating the previous record of 51. What's next? Fab will be forced to retire when he turns 13 in August and his owners hope he will be accepted by Living Legends, where former champions go when their racing days are over.