Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk again draws on her opponent’s role in the former Newman government as she promises to spend $500 million building and refurbishing schools.
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Accused Yandina bikie brothers not guilty over 2013 pub meet
Two men charged under Queensland’s anti-bikie laws are cleared of illegally gathering in a public space for having a drink together at a Sunshine Coast pub in 2013.
Remains found at Mt Coot-tha 'may be more than a decade old'
Human bones found near a popular walking track in Brisbane’s west appear to have been in the area for more than 10 years, police say.
Annastacia Palaszczuk on family, responsibility and humble beginnings
As she campaigns for another term, Queensland’s Premier opens up about the family that gives her strength, her regrets, childhood dreams of pop stardom and TV guilty pleasures.
Farm handgun licence refusals place pressure on Queensland Police
The head of Queensland’s Weapons Licensing branch says the onus is on farmers to demonstrate a genuine or special need for a handgun after refusing to renew permits.
Brisbane breast milk bank urgently needs donations
One of the country’s largest donor banks for breast milk, which many mothers of premature babies rely on to feed their infants, is concerned the supply will dry up without more donations soon.
Labor promises to have problematic Indian trains fixed in Maryborough
Labor promises to spend $150 million to fix 35 of Queensland’s new trains, which are being manufactured in India and need significant modification to be able to operate properly and meet disability access standards.
Public opinion behind Adani loan backflip, Queensland Treasurer admits
Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt admits public opinion swayed Labor’s mid-campaign backflip on Adani’s Commonwealth loan.
Freeholding costs spike and a perpetual leasehold grazier demands answers
A north Queensland grazier has been backed by rural lobby AgForce in her demands for transparency on leasehold conversion costs.
Coroner backs police for not laying charges over rugby league player's shoulder charge death
Sunshine Coast Falcons forward James Ackerman died from a ruptured artery in his neck but ex-Bronco recruit Francis Molo made no direct contact with his head or neck, a coroner finds.