Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s challenge to the federal government to fund Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project has gone unanswered, for now.
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Engineer slams Qld govt plan giving dam owners new powers over target levels
A Queensland government proposal to give the companies that run the state’s major dams new powers to change target water storage levels at their dams is unnecessary and would reduce public accountability, according to a veteran dam engineer.
Jury discharged without a verdict on man's death after drug and sex bender
A jury sitting in a trial of three people accused of killing a man in a violent Gold Coast robbery following a drug and sex bender has been discharged.
Johnathan Thurston to miss three to six weeks: Green
Johnathan Thurston is in a race against time to be fit for State of Origin after North Queensland coach Paul Green confirmed a shoulder injury will sideline the halfback for three to six weeks.
The first flight ever taken in Brisbane was by a scantily clad daredevil balloonist
Sisters Gloria and Valerie Van Tassel caused widespread consternation in Queensland, also inspiring an unlikely science-fiction novel from the maker of Lucas Pawpaw Ointment.
Clive Palmer too unwell to appear in court: lawyer
Clive Palmer’s doctor called to give evidence.
Heavily-redacted youth detention report to be reviewed
Queensland’s attorney-general says the redacted sections will be review amid criticism of censorship.
Sea World polar bear cub dies less than two weeks after birth on Gold Coast
The theme park made the announcement through Facebook saying the cub had died on Saturday, while the other one was doing well and bonding with its mother.
Debbie recovery a long and winding road map
The Queensland government is releasing a road map for the medium and long-term recovery of the regions affected by tropical cyclone Debbie.
Police hunt Singaporean man after bashing of woman in Brisbane
Detectives have identified a suspect following the attack on a woman in Norman Park.