Queensland's first proper cold snap this winter has hit, and as the winds drop early next week another round of frosts are likely, extending from the south all the way to the central part of the state.
Farmers and backpackers agree that the axed go-to harvest trail farm labour program could increase costs, threaten harvest, and exploit vulnerable workers.
Residents and businesses say the Teneriffe Festival is too large and disruptive for the suburb, while the festival says the expansion has been carefully managed.
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