Qld charities urge crackdown as private prize draws compete for funds
Charities say they have lost more than $60 million in fundraising revenue to companies running trade promotion draws without the same red tape.
- by Sean Parnell
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Brisbane wharves to extend 4km into Moreton Bay under $3.5b proposal
Before finalising its long-term expansion plans, the Port of Brisbane has quietly sought permission for a massive land reclamation project.
- by Sean Parnell
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E-Scooters
Council orders company to remove rental e-scooters from Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council allowed Neuron Mobility to run an 18-month trial, but residents made clear the orange e-scooters and e-bikes were not welcome.
- by Sean Parnell
More than 13,000 problem gamblers face added scrutiny in Queensland
Queensland pubs and clubs want to link a database of problem gamblers with facial recognition technology that would allow them to be stopped at the door.
- by Sean Parnell
Night-life Economy Commissioner would have the power to hold inquiries
The Queensland government would allow the night-life commissioner to examine problems in the sector – but only if a minister approves first.
- by Sean Parnell
Only two of city’s top-ranked traffic black spots qualify for upgrades
Six of the eight projects put forward by Brisbane City Council for funding were rejected, sparking a political stoush between the LNP and Labor.
- by Sean Parnell
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Crime
Woman charged with murder after girl, 10, found dead in Gold Coast home
The 46-year-old woman was arrested late on Tuesday night after Sophie Wang’s body was found in her home at Carrara.
- by Sean Parnell
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Air accident
Aviation company staff member crashed helicopter after farewell drinks
Nautilus Aviation has released a statement to “address rumours” about the fatal crash of one of its helicopters into a Cairns hotel.
- by Sean Parnell
New vision for Brisbane sports precinct after changes to Games plan
Brisbane City Council has struck a long-term deal with one of the tenants of a suburban sporting precinct that will no longer host Olympic events in 2032.
- by Sean Parnell
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Queensland Police
‘You are not welcome in this city’: Police move neo-Nazis on from CBD
Dozens of supporters of a far-right group have marched through Brisbane, most wearing masks to hide their faces. Four were arrested.
- by Sean Parnell
Brisbane teen accused of using fake LGBTQ dating profile to rob people
Police have charged a 14-year-old Acacia Ridge boy who they allege arranged at least six meet-ups via a dating app to rob people.
- by Sean Parnell
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