Queensland’s tow truck industry will be scrutinised by a three-month inquiry by a retired judge, plans to be announced this morning by Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey will confirm.
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Brisbane aid nurses named Florence Nightingale medal winners
A Brisbane woman who told her parents as a five-year-old child she wanted to go to Africa to help children is one of two Brisbane nurses who have received the prestigious Florence Nightingale Medal from the International Red Cross.
Blues contender Tom Trbojevic 'badly hurt', in doubt for Origin
New South Wales hopeful Tom Trbojevic may be ruled out of State of Origin contention after sustaining potentially season-ending knee and ankle injuries in Manly’s 24-14 loss to Brisbane.
Smoke billows from house fire in Brisbane's south
Firefighters had brought the fire under control and were dampening down hotspots within 30 minutes of arriving on the scene.
Queensland to host world's diplomats
Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop will take the world to far north Queensland this weekend.
From heroin to motherhood: How a Brisbane mum got her son back
After overcoming a heroin addiction and a violent relationship, one Brisbane woman returns to motherhood after losing her son for two-and-a-half years.
Businesses use 'mini-festivals' to gentrify city: expert
Property developers and hotel chains are increasingly sponsoring “mini-festivals” in Brisbane as part of the gentrification of the city.
Banknote issued by Sir Thomas Brisbane in 1824 to be sold at Brisbane Money Expo
The old currency is almost 200 years old and will go under the hammer valued at just under $500,000.
RSPCA disgusted by greyhound trainer's sentence for live baiting
Disgraced greyhound trainer Tom Noble’s avoidance of jail for live baiting has been slammed by the RSPCA who says it sets a “worrying precedent” for animal cruelty charges.
Veteran Coast Guard named Queensland's top volunteer
After spending more than half his life helping prevent deaths at sea with the Brisbane Coast Guard, Allan Tennent has been honoured as Queensland’s volunteer of the year.