Jessica Johnston

Katter's Australian Party is maintaining its stronghold in North Queensland, with its three sitting members almost certain to retain their seats.

Queenslanders have one last chance to cast their vote to decide who will form government with polling booths open around the state for the official election day.

Sugar industry jobs in the Wide Bay Burnett region hang in the balance ahead of this weekend's state election with Labor failing to commit to a rescue package ahead of a potential mill closure.

Agriculture specific power tariffs which the LNP has pledged to overhaul if successful at tomorrow's state election should not be confined to a demand-based structure if they are to deliver real savings.

North Queensland is shaping up to be a key political battle ground, with key marginal seats likely to determine who forms government following this weekend's state election.

New electricity tariffs that promise to reduce power costs for farmers would be developed within 100 days of the LNP forming government in Queensland.

A referendum on whether North Queensland should become a separate state will be held within six months of the next parliament forming if Katter's Australian Party Leader Robbie Katter gets his way.

Water costs will be slashed for thousands of Queensland irrigators regardless of who wins the October 31 state election.

Early rain in the Northern Territory has buoyed the spirits of producers, who are hopeful of finally seeing an end to the driest period in decades.

Growing exotic tropical fruits for niche markets has earned a North Queensland farming family a national award for their produce.