Would people travel to see the Milky Way like they do for the Great Barrier Reef? Winton thinks dark sky tourism is the next big thing.

Growers rushed to pick, pack and truck their bananas out before the rain started, but say it will be difficult to restock supermarket shelves after significant flood damage.

Miriam Bradbury from the Bureau of Meterology says the rainfall in Queensland is much lower than its peak but there is still a risk of a severe thunderstorm warning. 

Conditions are starting to ease across north Queensland but authorities have warned the risk of dangerous flooding remains. Follow live.

Many Australians aim to retire at 65, but not Alice Bennett. The Barcaldine resident takes great pride serving coffees at a major pub in town.

An outbreak of the world's deadliest bee parasite, varroa destructor mite, has been found less than 5 kilometres from the Queensland border — the closest detection to date.

From humble beginnings in outback Queensland to the roar of eager fans at sold-out stadium performances, Lane Pittman is on an adventure that keeps gaining pace.

As the wet season approaches, two outback stations that usually face failing fridges and whopping power bills have installed solar power to save food and money.