MIA: Brisbane Labor councillors slammed for post-budget no show
Labor’s five Brisbane councillors have come under fire for using the same tactics as their state MP colleagues who failed to show up for parliament this week.
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Vandals’ low act taints memorial to top skateboarder, costs ratepayers $20k
The family of a talented skateboarder and fisherman whose disappearance sparked a massive offshore search effort has slammed a senseless act of vandalism to a memorial in his honour.
Broadbeach Brawl bikie took metal bar to man’s head in brutal revenge attack
A trivial complaint triggered a former Bandido bikie involved in the infamous Broadbeach Brawl to attack another man, leaving him a traumatic brain injury.
Bad news for public servants who want a pay rise
Frontline workers, like police, teachers, nurses, and firefighters, are fighting for pay bumps as high as 8 per cent, as the state government is staring down a $1.2bn wage bill blackhole.
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CFMEU members face pay cuts, job losses as strikes wreak havoc
Peak construction bodies have warned the CFMEU’s unlawful protests, expected to shutdown more of Brisbane today, will cause a “massive loss of momentum” on critical projects — including housing.
‘Instead of planning for dinner Sunday night I had to plan a funeral’
A heartbroken mother shared the “life sentence” imposed on their family since the loss of their “inspiring” daughter as the last person responsible for her death was jailed.
‘True disdain’: Qld teachers reject state government pay offer
The Queensland Teachers’ Union has rejected a new pay offer it says is an “affront to teachers and school leaders across the state”, as the deadline for a deal to be struck approaches.
Parole board shake-up: Major probe into mistakes and victim failures
A major review into the Queensland Parole Board is set to begin to examine any historical failures in governance, oversight and victim engagement.
24 drug supply charges dropped after officer warned of ‘lying’
A Qld man who was facing two dozen charges of supplying drugs is “breathing easy” after the police case against him fell apart in a spectacular court exchange.
Shocking question asked by dad accused of torturing baby son
A young dad accused of carrying out ‘sustained abuse’ after his baby son was found with burns and 19 fractures has made a stunning request to a Brisbane court.
New twist in backpacker fire killer’s latest bid for freedom
Survivors of the deadly Childers backpacker fire have been granted a new opportunity in their bid to keep the man responsible for the deaths of 15 people behind bars.
Tech to enforce under-16s social media ban gets thumbs up
Technology which will underpin the world-leading under-16s social media ban has been given the thumbs up, following a groundbreaking trial.
‘Won’t buff out in a hurry’: Airbridge strikes plane at Brisbane Airport
A Qantas plane has been damaged after it was struck by an airbridge after landing at Brisbane Airport.
Man critical after being hit by car near Brisbane
A man is in a critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle on a suburban street north of Brisbane.
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