We often hear titbits of history from countries and towns far away and older than our own humble city, but how much do we really know about our own backyard?
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Robots will wipe out backpacker jobs within five years: Campbell Newman
Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman says the federal debate over a backpacker tax was redundant because robots will take their jobs soon anyway.
Cross River Rail and Inland Rail project to get funds in federal budget
Both Brisbane’s proposed underground rail project – the Cross River Rail – and the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project will receive funding in the May 9 federal budget, according to comments made by Treasurer Scott Morrison in Canberra on Thursday.
Why small business dislikes the Queensland government above all others
If the Queensland government entered a popularity contest, it would win the wooden spoon.
Broncos lose Roberts to injury in win over Panthers
The sight of New South Wales State of Origin hopeful James Roberts being carried off the field sours Brisbane’s 32-18 win over Penrith at Lang Park.
Queensland medical students may be locked out of remaining 15 places at new school
Griffith University says it will need to ask international students to fill 15 of the 50 student places at Queensland’s newest medical school, on the Sunshine Coast.
Ban party donations to those not running under banner, LGAQ tells CCC
The head of the Qld councils peak body says party donations made to candidates not endorsed by that party “wouldn’t pass the pub test”.
Suspended whistleblower sues Queensland for $1.3m
A Gold Coast Sergeant is suing the Queensland Government for $1.3 million in damages for alleged whistleblower reprisal, claiming loss of reputation, professional damage and humiliation.
Light plane skids to halt after emergency landing
A light plane makes an emergency landing at Archerfield Airport in Brisbane’s west, with video capturing the moment the aircraft’s nose slides along the runway as it comes to a halt.
Developers tell CCC they expect nothing in return for political donations
All political donations should be banned and a funding model established to create a more equitable system, a Queensland developer tells a corruption inquiry in Brisbane.