A police officer faces disease testing after a man found lying face down in the gutter allegedly woke up, abused police and spat in his face.
Category: Updates from Brisbane Times – Queensland
Queensland government defends laws after Tweed shooting
A shooting incident at Tweed Heads has reignited debate about gang activity on the Gold Coast, even as Queensland police say the incident was not gang related.
'Clear message': Deloitte report reveals dollar-figure value of the Great Barrier Reef
A new report into the value of the at-threat Great Barrier Reef has been revealed the 2300 kilometre reef is too big to fail.
Fresh bail bid for teen charged over Mason Lee death
The teenager charged over the death of Queensland toddler Mason Jet Lee is making another bid for bail, having squandered a previous chance of freedom.
Brisbane cyclist reveals what it is really like to ride a bike in Brisbane
Fairfax Media spoke with a Brisbane cyclist as well as one of Queensland’s leading cycling groups to find out what it’s like to cycle in Brisbane and how to survive the streets of Brisbane on a bike.
Why I'll always love my bicycle tattoo
Nan’s reaction to seeing a bicycle tattooed on my arm for the first time was priceless.
Queensland government launches campaign to stop radicalisation
The Queensland government has unveiled a multi-media campaign to encourage minority communities in the state to better integrate and avoid radicalisation.
Outdoor light helps to prevent short-sightedness, according to QUT researcher
A QUT eye health researcher encouraged everyone to drag themselves away from a screen and get outside, for the sake of their long-term eye health.
Suspicious blaze destroys Woolloongabba home
Police have deemed a fire that tore through and destroyed a home at Woolloongabba on Sunday morning to be suspicious.
Australian Survivor: Superfan watches every episode ahead of Samoa marooning
He has plenty of heroic deeds under his belt – but can this ex-SES volunteer win Survivor?