A Queensland Government investment vehicle has been in talks about investing in the Galilee Basin coal mining region, raising speculation it may help bankroll infrastructure for the controversial Adani mine.
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Second fire at Rocklea Tyremil business sparks rage from disgraced businessman
A rogue tyre recycling operator with a history of environmental breaches lashes out at journalists at another fire at one of his businesses in Brisbane.
Troublemakers refused nightclub entry during first weekend of ID trial
In a bid to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence, 50 Queensland venues trial technology which allows them to share information about a banned patron, preventing them from re-entering another club or bar.
Commonwealth Bank to cut 150 Brisbane staff
The Finance Services Union (FSU) hits out at the Commonwealth Bank for cutting 150 workers from its Brisbane operations, saying affected staff will have little to no chance of finding other jobs at the bank.
Jeff Horn's 10-point plan to beat Pacquiao
Trainer Glenn Rushton says he has the perfect 10-point plan for Jeff Horn to spring a massive upset over Manny Pacquiao on Sunday.
Commonwealth Games scalpers warned tickets will be cancelled
Scalpers are already attempting to cash in on next year’s Commonwealth Games with fake tickets appearing on numerous resale websites.
Ipswich ratepayers' association president 'bashed by up to 20 men'
Police investigate the alleged assault of the president of the Ipswich Residents and Ratepayers’ Association, who says he and his father were attacked by up to 20 men on Sunday afternoon.
'Too big to fail': Great Barrier Reef valued at $56b
The Great Barrier Reef’s economic, social and iconic brand value is studied for the first time, with economists giving a $56 billion price tag and claiming it is “too big to fail”.
Worst south-east Queensland locations for 'phone driving'
Drivers in Brisbane’s north are crowned the most distracted by the RACQ, which spotted an alarming amount on the phone.
Aussie survives 'torture' of Alaska's winter ultramarathon
The Brisbane bike mechanic who battled frostbite crossing more than 1,600km of Alaskan snow and glaciers by fat bike, foot and ski is back home and already planning his next extreme adventure.