Jenny Woodward

ABC TV weather presenter Jenny Woodward describes the moment she thought she was having a heart attack. She hopes sharing her story will convince others to dial triple-0, with paramedics saying no-one ever died of embarrassment.

Sniffer dogs have long been used in the detection of drugs, but Queensland's water authority finds a unique way to put them to work monitoring more than 9,000 kilometres of pipes for leaks.

When your livelihood depends on the weather, predictions, patterns and planning are paramount, especially for farmers and graziers in western Queensland where families have kept an eye on the skies for decades.

The Bundaberg region features regularly in tornado stories and the Bureau of Meteorology says Australia's vast coastline experiences many more of them than people realise.

While a day at Brisbane's Ekka could leave your wallet a quite a bit lighter, ABC Queensland weather presenter Jenny Woodward has tips for the free fun on offer.

Despite being famed for its tropical lifestyle and climate, Townsville cannot seem to shake its "Brownsville" nickname. ABC 's weather presenter Jenny Woodward investigates why.

Transporting a 394-year-old book of Shakespeare's works is not an easy logistical feat, with plane seats and special pillows used to bring the historic folio to Queensland.

In the tiny town of Pilton in Queensland, the locals are, believe it or not, outnumbered by animals at the local zoo.

Looking after llamas and knowing how to shear one goes hand-in-hand for Greg Ruckert, who is gearing up to clip 60 of them at the Pine Mountain farm outside of Ipswich.

Three-dimensional street art has become an integral part of the urban landscape and this year the Brisbane Festival is encouraging visitors to interact with some specially designed creations.