Doctors travelling, posting scripts to avoid ‘suicide’ investigations
While LNP leader David Crisafulli has promised “no change” to assisted dying laws, moral and legal sensitivities are already evident in how the scheme is being run.
- by Sean Parnell, Matt Dennien and William Davis
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Qld charities urge crackdown as private prize draws compete for funds
Charities say they have lost more than $60 million in fundraising revenue to companies running trade promotion draws without the same red tape.
- by Sean Parnell
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Shipping
Brisbane wharves to extend 4km into Moreton Bay under $3.5b proposal
Before finalising its long-term expansion plans, the Port of Brisbane has quietly sought permission for a massive land reclamation project.
- by Sean Parnell
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E-Scooters
Council orders company to remove rental e-scooters from Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council allowed Neuron Mobility to run an 18-month trial, but residents made clear the orange e-scooters and e-bikes were not welcome.
- by Sean Parnell
More than 13,000 problem gamblers face added scrutiny in Queensland
Queensland pubs and clubs want to link a database of problem gamblers with facial recognition technology that would allow them to be stopped at the door.
- by Sean Parnell
Night-life Economy Commissioner would have the power to hold inquiries
The Queensland government would allow the night-life commissioner to examine problems in the sector – but only if a minister approves first.
- by Sean Parnell
Only two of city’s top-ranked traffic black spots qualify for upgrades
Six of the eight projects put forward by Brisbane City Council for funding were rejected, sparking a political stoush between the LNP and Labor.
- by Sean Parnell
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Crime
Woman charged with murder after girl, 10, found dead in Gold Coast home
The 46-year-old woman was arrested late on Tuesday night after Sophie Wang’s body was found in her home at Carrara.
- by Sean Parnell
Updated
Air accident
Aviation company staff member crashed helicopter after farewell drinks
Nautilus Aviation has released a statement to “address rumours” about the fatal crash of one of its helicopters into a Cairns hotel.
- by Sean Parnell
New vision for Brisbane sports precinct after changes to Games plan
Brisbane City Council has struck a long-term deal with one of the tenants of a suburban sporting precinct that will no longer host Olympic events in 2032.
- by Sean Parnell
Updated
Queensland Police
‘You are not welcome in this city’: Police move neo-Nazis on from CBD
Dozens of supporters of a far-right group have marched through Brisbane, most wearing masks to hide their faces. Four were arrested.
- by Sean Parnell
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