As North Queensland is drenched once again, barrister and author David Topp joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why building new dams like the infamous Wolfdene is now a political and financial impossibility. 

As North Queensland is drenched once again, barrister and author David Topp joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why building new dams like the infamous Wolfdene is now a political and financial impossibility.&nbsp;

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Why "just build a dam" is no longer common sense for South East Queensland

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A shocking study has revealed that 100% of tested Australian tattoo inks contain toxic metals that would be completely illegal in Europe. 

Dr. Jake Violi discussed the potential health risks and the surprising reason why laser removal might actually help your body absorb these dangerous chemicals.

A shocking study has revealed that 100% of tested Australian tattoo inks contain toxic metals that would be completely illegal in Europe. 
Dr. Jake Violi discussed the potential health risks and the surprising reason why laser removal might actually help your body absorb these dangerous chemicals.

How your tattoo ink could be hiding illegal toxins

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As Queensland grapples with a massive housing deficit, the State Government has officially moved to abolish the CFMEU-backed "Best Practice Industry Conditions" (BPIC) to slash red tape and boost productivity. 

Hear why officials claimed this policy "ground the state to a halt" and what the changes mean for the future of construction across the region.

As Queensland grapples with a massive housing deficit, the State Government has officially moved to abolish the CFMEU-backed "Best Practice Industry Conditions" (BPIC) to slash red tape and boost productivity.&nbsp;
Hear why officials claimed this policy "ground the state to a halt" and what the changes mean for the future of construction across the region.

News Deep Dive: Queensland scraps union policy to tackle 77,000-home shortage

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Why "just build a dam" is no longer common sense for South East Queensland

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