The New Zealand Government issues a public invitation to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to discuss a “crazy” and “possibly illegal” decision to ignore trade agreements, which could threaten up to 30,000 Queensland jobs and $5 billion in state exports.
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Ex-CFMEU boss Dave Hanna charged with destroying documents
The lawyer for a former CFMEU boss accused of destroying documents has slammed trade union investigators for charging his client with an offence that did not exist.
Macadamia crop losses this year masks a cracking future
The impact of extreme weather looks like it will buck a growing trend this year, causing macadamia prices to rise as a recent forecast for Australia’s crop was revised down 13 per cent.
Message in a bottle found 35 years later on a remote WA coastal cattle station beach
A pastoralist tries to find the author of a 35-year-old message in a bottle washed ashore on beach on the edge of a remote coastal cattle station in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Southport Spit casino developers consider challenging rejection
A director of the Chinese consortium behind the massive $3 billion Gold Coast casino resort development rejected by the Queensland Government this week says they are “still in shock” and could challenge the ruling in court.
Brisbane traffic: Lanes closed on Pacific Motorway after crash
Commuters have been warned to expect delays after after lanes were closed on the Pacific Motorway northbound following a crash.
Pisasale-linked lawyer plans to fight extortion charge
A lawyer linked to embattled former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale says he plans to defend an extortion charge levelled against himself.
Homes 'rocked' by truck explosion on Brisbane motorway
Traffic is now flowing again after a truck carrying hydrochloric acid exploded and burst into flames on the M1 at Loganholme, south of Brisbane.
The first Men's Shed dedicated to dads of kids with autism
South Brisbane Men’s Shed allows men to get together to gain information, but also to relax around people experiencing similar circumstances at home.
Construction union faces 11 more Queensland lawsuits
The construction union is facing a further 11 lawsuits in Queensland including for coercion, after receiving a $300,000 fine for unlawful strikes.