Premier won’t pay for fluoride – but here’s how councils could
Cash-strapped Queensland councils should use funding already gifted by the state and federal governments to cover the cost of adding fluoride to town water, the Premier says.
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‘Cruel’: Opposition slams Brisbane City Council as new fee hits letterboxes
The opposition has slammed the Brisbane City Council as out of touch and “trying to squeeze every dollar out of ratepayers” as the first round of a new fee lands in letterboxes. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Surf community reeling after death of ‘local legend’
A man who drowned at a popular Gold Coast beach on the weekend has been remembered as a “legend” of the local surfing scene and “a real character”.
New details in former Churchie swim coach sex assault case
A former elite school swimming coach who offered to keep a secret in return for a favour from a 16-year-old girl who he went on to sexually assault has lost his appeal, with new details of the previously suppressed case now revealed.
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Court slashes fines for ‘belligerent’ pet owners after dog park attack
Dog owners who pleaded guilty to charges relating to their declared dangerous dog in the months after an attack on a woman in an inner Brisbane dog park have had their fines slashed. WARNING: Graphic
Review pledge as more cash spent on Health consultants
Queensland Health’s multimillion-dollar consultancy cash splash will be reviewed as the department confirms $900,000 spend on a ‘communications review’.
Rocket launches just months away as space race comes to Qld
An Australian space company is set to land in the Sunshine State, after confirming its decision to relocate its spaceport to a new site in Queensland, with the first launches due next year. FIND OUT WHERE
Queensland prison guard charged for allegedly smuggling in drugs
A prison guard has been suspended immediately after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Queensland jail.
Man charged following alleged road rage incident at Ipswich
A man has been charged following an apparent road rage incident at Ipswich, as police appeal for any witnesses to come forward.
150 jobs UniSQ to go with plans for surplus by end of 2025
Staff at the University of Southern Queensland have been told at least 150 of their colleagues will be let go as the organisation works to plug a multi-million dollar budget black hole.
Lord Mayor slams ‘ludicrous’ Story Bridge booze claims
The Lord Mayor has hit back at “ludicrous’’ claims about a plan to serve champagne and beer on top of the Story Bridge, saying no cars will be “barfed on’’.
Katter’s Australian Party apoplectic amid abortion gag
Katter’s Australian Party apoplectic amid abortion gag
Story Bridge’s wild history you never knew
“What would Brisbane do without the Story Bridge?” This question was posed in 1995 and it still holds true. SPECIAL REPORT
‘We don’t deserve that’: Top cop defends culture of Qld police service
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski has launched a passionate defence of police culture after a damning 236-page report demanded the service be modernised.
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