‘It was entrapment’: Gay convictions stand despite law change
Many Queensland homosexuals still have convictions hanging over their heads despite laws intended to expunge gay “crimes”.
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‘Rules apply to some, not others’: Stoush over what makes a lobbyist
The definition of a lobbyist has come under question as the head of the state’s corruption watchdog is grilled by parliamentary committee.
George St Beat: MP’s beef after airport snub
You’d think Capricornia MP Michelle Landry would be stoked about an upgrade of an airport in her CQ seat. But the way it was announced has put noses out of joint.
‘I was fined one minute after parking my car’
Parking fines are a necessary evil but these disputes prove just because you’re slugged doesn’t mean you are in the wrong. SPECIAL REPORT
$270k-plus: Our top-earning mayor as state councillors get a raise
Queensland local councillors have received pay rises of 3 to 4 per cent, sending the salary of one mayor above $270,000.
‘Very transparent’: Deputy Premier reject lobbyist tag for unions
Deputy Premier Steven Miles has rejected any assertion the work of trade unions is ‘inappropriate lobbying’, after the state’s corruption watchdog called for union officials to be classed as lobbyists.
Corruption risk: CCC targets unions in new lobbying reforms
Trade unions and in-house lobbyists will be dragged into Queensland’s lobbying legislation under a major push from the Crime and Corruption Commission to shake up the state’s integrity laws.
Embattled top cop’s $57k payrise as public servants out-earn Premier
Almost all of Queensland’s top public servants are earning more money than the state government ministers they serve, with some taking home upwards of half a million dollars a year.
State of denial: Maternity services in staffing spiral
There are fewer public health facilities offering birthing services now than several years ago, with many temporarily closed as staffing pressures hamper efforts to restore maternity care.
Why you need to eat as many pineapples as possible (and four ways to do it)
Perfect conditions and a bumper crop means pineapples are about to get very cheap in Queensland. Here’s why and how you can make something special from the sweet, juicy fruit.
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