How to keep your plants alive while you're on holidays | Hundreds nabbed by roadworks speed cameras

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Following lengthy delays in the rollout, more than 1,500 people have been fined since the cameras started issuing fines at Queensland roadworks sites in May this year.

Australia's unique biodiversity is being destroyed by invasive plants and animals brought here by our colonial ancestors. Pests like Cane Toads, Camels, Carp, Deer, Rabbits and Cats have driven many of our native plants and animals to the brink of extinction. But what if a radical rethink could help turn this issue into an opportunity?

Stream Eat The Invaders from 7 January 8.30pm on ABC iview and ABC TV

Steve Minnikin vows to keep cash as a payment method for government services as the new LNP administration launches a new customer services department.

If you're abandoning indoor plants for a few weeks over summer, and don't have anyone to water them, don't fear. Experts say there are things you can do ensure they survive in your absence.

Transform a whole butternut pumpkin into a festive centrepiece for Christmas — a fun way to cater for vegetarian guests.

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