The decision to shave 15 administrative jobs to save about $1m dominated debate as the Gold Coast City Council budget was brought down.
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Dr Jane Goodall on the 'magical moments' of her chimp work
Even before Dr Jane Goodall spoke, the packed crowd huddled into the Piazza at South Bank were on their feet giving the environmental activist a round of applause.
'If it's a crime to love your wife … then I am guilty': Clive Palmer defends luxury cruise
Clive Palmer has defended taking his family and friends on an expensive Mediterranean cruise a month after complaining of health problems during a court hearing.
Sea World polar bear cub takes first steps
Sea World’s polar bear cub is on the move, with footage from inside its den at the Gold Coast theme park showing its wobbly first steps.
Queensland cop faces court on hacking charges
A Queensland police prosecutor allegedly used a restricted database to share information with a long-term close friend.
Man punched AFL player after cracking jokes he heard on The Footy Show
A Queensland man punched Gold Coast Suns player Jack Martin after being called out by the footballer for repeating jokes he’d heard on TV, a court has heard.
Thurston a definite starter for State of Origin two: Smith
Queensland skipper Cameron Smith admits Wednesday night’s State of Origin game two in Sydney will mark a changing of the guard for the all-conquering Maroons.
One Nation adviser Sean Black appears in Brisbane Magistrates Court
One Nation adviser Sean Black appeared briefly in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday over assault charges laid earlier this year.
Coffee Club Nundah fined $180k for exploiting worker
The owners of a Brisbane cafe have been fined more than $180,000 after illegally forcing a foreign worker to hand back $18,000 of his wages.
$250k reward for 31-year-old cold case murder investigation
A $250,000 reward will be offered up in relation to the murder investigation of Wayne Youngkin.