More than 600 Brisbane council buses will receive new emergency exits to improve safety following recommendations made in an independent report into the death of bus driver Manmeet Alisher last year.
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Brisbane City Council's independent review into death prompts safety overhaul
The tragic death of Brisbane bus driver has prompted several “high priority” safety changes to the bus network.
Lead fears in Queensland homes after hot water contractor used incorrect solder
The contractor responsible for installing hot water systems in almost 800 homes across south-east Queensland with a potentially toxic solder product says the warning is a “beat up” and claims it is retaliation against him from authorities.
Tradie put hundreds of Queenslanders at risk of lead
South-east Queenslanders who’ve had work done to their hot water systems are being urged to contact authorities, with a dodgy tradie caught using lead solder on water pipes.
ASIC quietly drops case against Queensland Racing officials
The 10 senior racing officials were referred for investigation by a commission of inquiry in 2014.
Taxi industry blasts 'cop-out' Uber CCTV recommendations
Taxi Council Queensland has labelled the recommendations from a Queensland parliamentary committee on the new ride-sharing laws a “cop-out.”
Brisbane City Council to install counters on bikeways
There will be no more secrets when it comes to the popularity of Brisbane’s bike ways as council prepares to publicly display usage data.
'Only in Nazi Germany': Clive Palmer complains of being 'dragged to court'
Former MP complains about being dragged into court when unwell.
'Every mission takes a piece of myself'
Five Australian Red Cross aid workers are awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal, recognised for exceptional courage and devotion to the sick, wounded or disabled in conflict and disaster zones.
Death of killer chef was unavoidable: lawyer
Court told the evidence was clear Marcus Volke killed transgender escort Mayang Prasetyo before slashing his own throat.