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Category: Updates from Brisbane Times – Queensland
Vincent O'Dempsey says he didn't have 'slightest reason' to kill McCulkins
Convicted killer Vincent O’Dempsey has broken his silence in court and claimed to be innocent of murdering the McCulkin family as he awaits sentence over the 1974 killings.
Sunshine Coast Council advertises tender for business case on internet cable
The viability of building an epic undersea internet cable from Asia or the United States into the Sunshine Coast will be examined in a business case set to be presented to potential investors.
Cop killer's family says actions 'won't ever be fully understood'
Cop killer Rick Maddison’s family has expressed condolences for the loved ones and friends of the officer he shot dead while insisting he was more than just a “career criminal”.
Cane toads can reabsorb electrolytes lost through skin, research finds
Unlike athletes who sweat and lose electrolytes during physical activity, cane toads are able to re-absorb ‘leaking’ salts during their shedding process, Queensland scientists have found.
Winter starts with sub-zero temperatures for parts of Queensland
South-east Queensland has woken to its coldest day of the year, dipping to temperatures not seen since, you guessed it, last winter.
Petero pays tribute to 'real hero' Brett Forte
Slain Queensland police officer Brett Forte was born into a police family destined to be a hero, according to his grieving father.
Brisbane City Council approves 550-room student accommodation without residential parking
A recently approved $90 million student accommodation project in Brisbane’s west has ditched resident car parking in favour or car-sharing, an Uber set-down bay and more than 200 bicycle parks.
Adani royalties deal could apply to mines throughout Queensland
The royalties deal struck with Adani could also be available to existing mine operators in Queensland, Treasurer Curtis Pitt says.
Government steps in to reverse decision on power price hike
The Queensland government has stepped in to slash an expected increase in regional electricity prices by more than half.