Pauline Hanson concedes her party “sometimes doesn’t get it right” as candidate Mark Ellis resigns, a week after his chequered history in the police is revealed along with alleged death threats online.
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Gold Coast Mayor says candidates should self-fund political campaigns if they can
Local government election campaigns should be self-funded or donations should be capped to avoid councillors feeling beholden to donors, the Gold Coast Mayor tells the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Queensland police 'soliciting' victims to withdraw complaints, auditor-general finds
Police are “soliciting” victims to withdraw complaints in an effort to keep a lid on rising crime rates, Queensland’s auditor-general finds.
Taking the trauma out of haircuts for kids
A new organisation in Brisbane finds a hairdressing solution for families with children with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities.
Boat capsizes in Moreton Bay off Brisbane, four injured
A boat overturns in Moreton Bay, east of Brisbane this morning, injuring four people.
Liberal MP Stuart Robert's CCC testimony 'unbelievable', councillor says
Turnbull Government backbencher Stuart Robert’s testimony to Queensland’s crime watchdog is questioned by a Gold Coast councillor.
New Queensland payroll will fail without intervention: report
A new payroll system for firefighters, paramedics and prison staff will not be a repeat of the Queensland Health payroll debacle, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk vows, as an audit concludes it will likely fail without “significant intervention”.
Legal services in Queensland's far north await details of funding restoration
Queensland community legal services remain in the dark about the details of the restoration of vital federal funding announced today.
Cyclone Debbie likely to cost Queensland budget $1.5b
Queensland’s upcoming budget is expected to take a $1.5 billion hit from Cyclone Debbie, Treasurer Curtis Pitt says, with the overall damage bill to private and public infrastructure predicted to reach $2 billion.
Pacquiao lands in Brisbane to promote biggest fight in Australian history
“I don’t know much about him, but I know he’s a fighter,” says Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao of Jeff Horn as he arrives in Australia to promote their July bout.