There’s concerning news for the millions of Australians with tattoos a study suggests they might be at greater risk of blood cancer. Swedish researchers believe the link might be the ink.

For more, Amber Laidler reports.

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Australian scientists are progressing important new research in the race to find a treatment for Parkinson's disease. They're looking at whether what happens to the brain is triggered by what goes on in the gut.

For more, Katrina Blowers reports.

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Now, here's a story about one very special 11-year-old from Daisy Hill. Ethan has loved garbage trucks since he was a baby. So, when he caught a ride to school it was the ride of his life.

For more, Ned Balme reports.

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Brisbane has surpassed Sydney as the most expensive city for off-street parking. Drivers can expect to pay an average of 80 dollars a day unless they plan ahead.

For more, Jacquelin Robson reports.

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It's a mystery dating back more than 130 years. And the question still remains; are there Yowies in the Gold Coast Hinterland? A group of kids is on a mission to find out heading out to the area, as part of a new ad campaign, that's set to go global.

For more, Sam Payne reports.

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Medication to manage mental health often comes with an unwelcome side effect of weight gain. Now, Australian scientists say they've found a way to solve that problem while also making the drugs more effective.

For more, Gertie Spurling reports.

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Struggling families could cut the cost of their weekly food shop at a new grocery store on the Gold Coast. Shelves are stocked with essentials for a fraction of the price leaving locals with more in their baskets and wallets.

For more, Mel Wightman reports.

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Social media giants could be forced to pay compensation to victims of scams spread on their platforms. The laws could be introduced to parliament within weeks, at the same time as the government deals with the fallout from last week's MediSecure hack.

For more, Ben Downie reports.

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