QLD Reporter — local news from Queensland

A family who once called a remote Great Barrier Reef island home has returned to their tropical paradise for a second stint as caretakers. They're looking forward to a new experience with modern solar energy and high-speed internet.

Warm spring conditions in south-east Queensland could give way to thunderstorms and hail this week, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in several areas. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast potential thunderstorm activity south of Brisbane from Tuesday, with heavy rainfall possible in some areas.

Teenage boys are being fed misogynistic content through social media algorithms, despite not actively seeking it out. The unwanted content, often linked to the manosphere, is being prioritized by algorithms that aim to generate engagement and controversy.

Advances in technology are revolutionizing the way pastoralists care for their cattle, with many farmers embracing digital tools to improve efficiency and productivity. The use of technology, such as Fitbit-style devices, is helping farmers track calf loss and improve maternal behaviour in cows.

A giant LNG plant accused of driving up east coast gas prices may largely or totally escape a federal scheme designed to protect local buyers. Critics warn that the draft plan is full of loopholes that will allow some exporters to reduce or eliminate their exposure.

Local hospitality businesses are seeking a designated area migration agreement to help combat the impact of a new backpacker ballot that could leave many workers heading home. The ballot will cap annual places at 45,000 for second-year visas, leaving many business owners concerned about how the cap will impact their staff.

Georgia Voll has smashed her third ODI century in just her 15th match to secure Australia a comfortable nine-wicket win over Bangladesh and a series victory. Voll's unbeaten 131 off 97 deliveries became the highest individual women's ODI score at the venue, breaking a record Sobhana Mostary had equalled only hours earlier.

Lani Pallister, a 24-year-old swimming sensation, has finally beaten Katie Ledecky in the women's 800m freestyle, marking a significant breakthrough in her career. With a new coach and a fresh perspective, Pallister is now focused on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the possibility of winning an individual medal.

Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in their ODI series against Bangladesh, thanks to a dominant seven-wicket victory in Brisbane. The home team's opener, Phoebe Litchfield, played a crucial role in the win, scoring 77 runs off 57 deliveries.