Queensland Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne is reprimanded after allegedly describing the Premier’s staff as “f***tards” during a public tirade in the state’s north earlier this month.
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The death of Alice Eather
When the popular young Arnhem Land teacher and environmentalist took her life last month, it hit hard in a community already reeling from an uptick in Aboriginal youth suicide. However, says her father, that story is not her story.
Rugby league player sues for $1.4m over alleged high tackle
A Queensland Country rugby league player who suffered a brain injury in a tackle sues an opposing player and club for $1.4 million.
'Onerous' cost of IDs should be cut for Queensland teens, committee says
A $66 fee for a proof-of-age card would be “onerous” for the 15 to 17-year-old young people it is designed to help and should be discounted, a Queensland Parliament committee recommends.
Here's why you might not have heard much about the Queensland budget
Queensland Parliament’s annual fortnight of budget estimates hearings will continue on Tuesday after a fascinating and engrossing first week — inside and out — but how many stories have you seen about the actual budget?
One-third of Queensland police officers 'burnt out', survey reveals
A third of Queensland police feel “burnt out” by their jobs and only a quarter feel the service’s recruitment and promotion decisions are fair, a staff survey shows.
Penny-farthing class peddles love of iconic bicycle
A bicycle enthusiast is set to build his 100th penny-farthing alongside his TAFE students in Brisbane.
'Bad blood?': Powderfinger drummer surprised band played gig without him
Powderfinger’s drummer, who found out about a reunion performance at Splendour in the Grass via a text message from a friend in the crowd, is assured by Bernard Fanning it was a “spur of the moment” idea.
Zero to 26C: South-east Queensland rugs up, but not for long
Queenslanders who felt the chill this morning were not alone: Brisbane felt more like Canberra. But the BOM has advised people not to get too cosy, ahead of above-average temperatures later today.
Queensland Government to almost double free parking spaces at public hospitals
A Queensland mum has won a battle against hospital parking prices, after her online petition calling on the Government to intervene against profiteering garnered more than 8,000 signatures.