Creating a domestic abuse criminal offence has been backed by a top Queensland Police Officer…a move that would give cops greater powers to keep someone in custody.  The state government has blamed the end of the Jobkeeper scheme for wiping out more than 7000 Queensland jobs…leaving the state ranked second worst for unemployment in the nation. Brisbane’s winter carnival is in danger of losing one of its star attractions as the deadlock between Queensland health authorities and horse transport specialists continues to drag on. Desperate citrus growers are pleading with mums and dads to save their town by putting an extra couple of mandarins in the school lunchbox for the next four weeks. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at COURIERMAIL.com.au/