A Queensland government proposal to give the companies that run the state’s major dams new powers to change target water storage levels at their dams is unnecessary and would reduce public accountability, according to a veteran dam engineer.
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Jury discharged without a verdict on man's death after drug and sex bender
A jury sitting in a trial of three people accused of killing a man in a violent Gold Coast robbery following a drug and sex bender has been discharged.
Johnathan Thurston to miss three to six weeks: Green
Johnathan Thurston is in a race against time to be fit for State of Origin after North Queensland coach Paul Green confirmed a shoulder injury will sideline the halfback for three to six weeks.
Man in custody after woman allegedly bashed at Airbnb in Brisbane
Detectives have identified a suspect following the attack on a woman in Norman Park.
The first flight ever taken in Brisbane was by a scantily clad daredevil balloonist
Sisters Gloria and Valerie Van Tassel caused widespread consternation in Queensland, also inspiring an unlikely science-fiction novel from the maker of Lucas Pawpaw Ointment.
Sea World polar bear cub dies less than two weeks after birth on Gold Coast
The theme park made the announcement through Facebook saying the cub had died on Saturday, while the other one was doing well and bonding with its mother.
Judge rules Palmer's health good enough to attend Queensland Nickel hearings
Clive Palmer is recovering from a severe case of pancreatitis which his legal team said prevented him from giving evidence to the Federal Court today, but a judge orders him to attend tomorrow.
Clive Palmer too unwell to appear in court: lawyer
Clive Palmer’s doctor called to give evidence.
NAPLAN opt-out principal says Australia must 'wake up' to student stress
A Queensland principal whose school has less than 2 per cent of students sitting NAPLAN insists he did not actively encourage the boycott but says young people’s anxiety levels are too high and besides, “a good teacher always diagnoses on the spot”.
Heavily-redacted youth detention report to be reviewed
Queensland’s attorney-general says the redacted sections will be review amid criticism of censorship.