Two federal MPs, mayors and councillors from three south-east Queensland councils are facing a corruption inquiry starting today over “possible criminal offences” during the 2016 local government elections.
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Teresa Bradford's family speaks out, says Government must do more 'to save lives'
The family of Teresa Bradford is furious Queensland’s legal system failed to protect her from being murdered by her violent ex-partner and has called for urgent change.
Pair remanded in custody after alleged torture of man at Brisbane unit
Two men who allegedly tortured a 64-year-old man with an aerosol can and lighter at a Highgate Hill unit are remanded in custody.
Time running out for koala joeys stolen from wildlife enclosure, RSPCA warns
Fears grow for three orphaned koala joeys stolen from the home of a wildlife carer near Brisbane, with the animals unlikely to survive without medication and specialist care.
Military-style school program drills kids in discipline
In a high school gym in Queensland, a group of young students are dressed in Army fatigues and put through a series of military exercises as part of an experimental program designed to build character.
Holman's brilliant double inspires Roar win over Phoenix
Brett Holman winds back the clock with two wonderful goals as Brisbane Roar pips Wellington Phoenix 4-3 in a classic at Lang Park.
Man tortured with aerosol used like flamethrower in Brisbane attack: police
Brisbane detectives charge two men with torture after they allegedly used a cigarette lighter and an aerosol like a flamethrower to burn a 64-year-old man during a two-hour ordeal overnight.
Queensland Reds snap losing streak against Kings
The Queensland Reds win for the first time in seven Super Rugby games, defeating the visiting Kings 47-34 at Lang Park.
No sign of baby koalas snatched from RSPCA carer enclosure
The RSPCA has no leads on the whereabouts of three joey koalas stolen from wildlife carer Sam Longman’s enclosure at her home near Brisbane, leaving the vet nurse confused as to why anyone would want to take them.
Baby koalas stolen from Brisbane home
Three baby koalas that require feeding and medication to survive are taken from the Brisbane home of an RSPCA wildlife carer, police say.