‘He’s my mate’: Minister dismisses claim his job is at risk after trainwreck interview
The state’s education minister has faced a grilling in parliament after his ‘I’m not a teacher’ defence on the state of his unambitious NAPLAN targets.
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NAPLAN tests hit with technical issues
Students undertaking NAPLAN tests across the state were forced to wait while systems went offline during the exams on Thursday.
How to protect yourself as mosquito plague risks deadly virus
Queensland’s top scientists are concerned that the deadly Japanese encephalitis virus will spread to coastal areas following the floods and the anticipated explosion of mosquitoes.
We’ll drink to that: Free beer washes away storm woes
Amber fluid has helped wash away the woes of South East Queensland cyclone victims, with XXXX coming to the party with free beer.
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‘Revenue-raising weapon’: Hundreds of parking fines to be contested in class action
A Brisbane IT expert is preparing a class action against Redland City Council, alleging thousands of parking fines at ferry terminals were issued under questionable regulations.
Olympians back Qld sports body breakaway
Laws to make the Queensland Academy of Sport an independent body are set to be introduced into State Parliament, and they come with the backing of two Aussie Olympians.
“The way she’s been treated is a little unfair”
We asked Brisbane locals what they thought of Sam Kerr’s not-guilty verdict and this is what they had to say.
“Whole thing was ridiculous”
We asked Brisbane locals what they thought of Sam Kerr’s not-guilty verdict and this is what they had to say.
“Not guilty should be the end of the matter”
We asked Brisbane locals what they thought of Sam Kerr’s not-guilty verdict and this is what they had to say.
Minister’s defence over 103-day delay in scrapping distressing maternity plan
A big baby blue has erupted over now-scrapped plans to revamp maternity services at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital that would have included putting grieving women close to crying newborns.
“I’m happy it was a non-guilty verdict”
We asked Brisbane locals what they thought of Sam Kerr’s not-guilty verdict and this is what they had to say.
Golden anniversary couples reveal secrets to lasting love
Brisbane’s golden wedding couples have shared timeless love lessons for Valentine’s Day, urging younger generations to ditch their phones, show respect, and rediscover the art of conversation.
What do you think of 50c fares?
Brisbane has it’s say about 50c fares. We’ve asked everyday commuters from key routes what they really think of permanent 50c public transport…
Council won’t back down on bus pay rise as MAGA cap divides city
Council says it won’t back down on a union wage push that will make Brisbane bus drivers the highest paid in Australia, but admits it can’t stop them from wearing MAGA caps.
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