A new organisation in Brisbane finds a hairdressing solution for families with children with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities.
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Boat capsizes in Moreton Bay off Brisbane
Eleven people are rescued, including some suffering from hypothermia, after their fishing charter boat overturns in Moreton Bay, east of Brisbane.
Liberal MP Stuart Robert's CCC testimony 'unbelievable', councillor says
Turnbull Government backbencher Stuart Robert’s testimony to Queensland’s crime watchdog is questioned by a Gold Coast councillor.
New Queensland payroll will fail without intervention: report
A new payroll system for firefighters, paramedics and prison staff will not be a repeat of the Queensland Health payroll debacle, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk vows, as an audit concludes it will likely fail without “significant intervention”.
Legal services in Queensland's north await details of funding restoration
Queensland community legal services remain in the dark about the details of the restoration of vital federal funding announced today.
Cyclone Debbie likely to cost Queensland budget $1.5b
Queensland’s upcoming budget is expected to take a $1.5 billion hit from Cyclone Debbie, Treasurer Curtis Pitt says, with the overall damage bill to private and public infrastructure predicted to reach $2 billion.
Pacquiao lands in Brisbane to promote biggest fight in Australian history
“I don’t know much about him, but I know he’s a fighter,” says Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao of Jeff Horn as he arrives in Australia to promote their July bout.
AFL to aid police over racist rant aimed at Brisbane Lions trainer
The AFL pledges to help Victoria Police find an unidentified man who is alleged to have hurled racist abuse at a Brisbane trainer during the Lions’ loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Historic hotel adorned with poppies made by Brisbane schoolkids
More than 1,000 pinwheel poppies made by schoolchildren are being stuck onto a historic Brisbane hotel to honour fallen Anzac soldiers.
Scathing letter bagging Commonwealth Games transport dismissed by Beattie
South-east Queensland’s public transport will be able to cope with huge demand during the 2018 Commonwealth Games, chair Peter Beattie says, despite UK bosses warning logistics could unravel the event.