And a move from the state opposition to ban the sale of machetes hasn't received support in parliament, being voted down.

And a move from the state opposition to ban the sale of machetes hasn't received support in parliament, being voted down.

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It includes a new grandstand and player amentities.

It includes a new grandstand and player amentities.

Qantas and Airbus have thrown their support behind the project that would reduce dependence on imported fuel. 

Qantas and Airbus have thrown their support behind the project that would reduce dependence on imported fuel.&nbsp;

Plus: FNQ is seeing a spike of dogs infected with a soil-borne disease.

Plus: FNQ is seeing a spike of dogs infected with a soil-borne disease.