Queensland Parliament hands new powers to the construction watchdog to crack down on suppliers of flammable cladding and other unsafe building products, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in London.
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100pc fly-in, fly-out workforces banned in major Queensland mines
Locals living in regional towns near mines are being given a leg up to get jobs in the mining industry in laws passed with bipartisan support in Queensland Parliament overnight.
What happened? Dissecting the Broncos' Eels horror show
It’s never a good time to give up 50 points in front of your home fans, but Brisbane’s suddenly listless defence is a major worry ahead of the NRL finals.
Massive Brisbane wake-up call as Eels put 50 past Broncos
It was miserable viewing for Brisbane and glory for Parramatta as the Eels run riot to beat the Broncos 52-34 in an incredible Lang Park NRL stunner.
Police puppy named after Jeff Horn takes first steps in crimefighting career
A seven-week-old German shepherd named after Brisbane’s world champion boxer, Jeff Horn, will soon begin training to become the newest addition to the Queensland Police Service Dog Squad.
Mums 4 Refugees drop books throughout Brisbane
Colourful children’s books are being left at iconic places throughout the city by mums hoping to spread positive messages about refugees.
Gastro outbreak hits more than 50 Brisbane childcare centres
If you thought things were bad with the flu, brace yourselves because Brisbane is also in the grip of a gastroenteritis outbreak with dozens of childcare centres and nursing homes affected.
Top triggers for violence against bus drivers unveiled
Conflict over bus fares, delays and the attitudes of students are identified as some of the main triggers of violence against bus drivers across Queensland.
MP tearful over father's diagnosis as Queensland passes new black lung laws
After losing her grandfather to black lung, Labor MP Jo-Ann Miller breaks down in Queensland Parliament revealing her father has also been diagnosed with the disease, as new laws are passed.
Could aerospace technology one day be Ipswich's top export?
The region looks to a high-tech export future as help is brought in to address stagnating employment opportunities.