Infrastructure Australia pans Queensland’s Cross River Rail plan, saying the costs of the project are likely to exceed the benefit. However, the State Government has hit back saying the organisation’s assessment is full of errors.
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States support funding boost for fire ant eradication plan
Agriculture ministers welcome a further 10-year commitment by all governments to eradicate red imported fire ants in south-east Queensland.
Queensland rejects 'flawed' assessment of Cross River Rail
The benefits of Cross River Rail have been “significantly overstated” and its $5.4 billion cost is likely to exceed its benefits, Infrastructure Australia says.
Three dead, girl in hospital following single vehicle crash in Queensland's north west
Police believe the car had been travelling north when it rolled and caught fire.
China orders halt to red meat imports from several Australian meatworks
China temporarily bans beef exports from six Australian meatworks, the Federal Government confirms.
Queensland told to 'deliver the goods' and eradicate red fire ant
Federal and state agriculture ministers will spend almost $400 million over the next 10 years to try to eradicate the destructive red imported fire ant for good.
Obscenities fly as man calls magistrate 'c—', tells police 'sit down dickhead'
The Brisbane man became abusive from the beginning of the hearing on Wednesday morning, shouting over the magistrate repeatedly as she tried to carry out the hearing.
'Funniest thing I've ever seen': Accused rapist downplays commentary
One of three men accused of raping an unconscious teenager with a bottle at an Australia Day party says he was “over-exaggerating” when he described footage of the alleged assault as the “funniest thing I’ve ever seen”.
Will there be no Lynnsanity at this year's Big Bash?
The Big Bash League could be without its brightest star this season, with Brisbane Heat bruiser Chris Lynn undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.
'Violent' accused fraudster, 74, released on bail despite police objections
A man accused of defrauding Australians of $1.6 million has been released on bail despite allegations he once gave the order to have someone thrown off a balcony.