- ...that although the first specimen of the smallmouth scad (pictured), a tropical fish endemic to northern Australia, was already taken in 1984 and deposited in the Queensland Museum, it was not officially named until 1987?
- ...that the father of cricketer Peter Burge had to resign from Queensland's selection committee when his son was being discussed for selection?
- ...that former Queensland Health Minister Leisha Harvey served five months in prison for misappropriation of public funds during her tenure?
- ...that the Queensland town of Thangool produces over 60% of the Australian market for squab?