The Queensland government says it can’t reduce an increase in the cost of car registration, because it would leave a hole in its upcoming budget.
Category: Updates from Brisbane Times – Queensland
Conservation groups join forces to lobby government to protect against land clearing
Every three minutes, a vegetated area the size of the Gabba stadium will have been cleared somewhere in Queensland.
Thousands of Brisbane dogs and their humans join the Million Paws Walk
They’re in heaven. Not the thousands of dogs or their owners, although they’re pretty happy too, but the dogless.
Cadence the key to running success: expert
Aspiring runners should not feel limited by fitness or age, but should instead focus on improving their own running style and cadence, a health expert says.
Queensland commission to tackle obesity, diabetes
A special body will be established to tackle obesity in Queensland, with a particular focus on reducing the rate of diabetes.
Injured horse quarantined after Hendra virus scare in Brisbane, tests come back 'negative'
The animal showed some neurological symptoms upon its arrival and as a result officials took no chances.
Man critical after bashing at party south of Brisbane
A man who went home after he was savaged bashed at a party south of Brisbane has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Teen dies after being hit by car and falling onto railway tracks in Brisbane's west
Police revived the 19-year-old victim at the scene in Taringa after she suffered a heart attack, but the Redlynch woman later died from her injuries.
Couple trapped in wrecked car after swerving to avoid dog
The woman was rescued from the wreckage about 90 minutes after the initial crash.
Woman in critical condition after jumping from car near Hervey Bay
She suffered serious spinal and head injuries and was taken to the Hervey Bay Hospital in a critical condition.