Treasurer Curtis Pitt concedes the budget surplus will be much smaller because of the cost of the disaster.
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'It's too big, it's too dense': unsympathetic developers changing the nature of Brisbane
“I’m not anti-development, I’m just anti-bad development.”
Man accused of M1 rampage denied bail
The magistrate questioned the lack of a drug-testing provision on the man’s probation order.
Complaints soared during 2016 local government elections: Electoral Commission of Queensland
“Compared to 2012, I believe the level of complaints were significantly higher,” the head of Queensland’s electoral commission said.
Queensland man 'abused stepdaughter in pigsty'
A court heard the man would abuse the girl while her mum was working.
Cyclone Debbie casts dark shadow over Queensland Budget
Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has foreshadowed a “big hit” to the state budget because of Cyclone Debbie.
Seafood warning as foam spills from Qantas hangar at Brisbane Airport
People are being warned not to eat seafood or go fishing near Brisbane Airport after firefighting foam spewed out of a Qantas hangar and escaped into the stormwater system.
Chemicals in Brisbane Airport spill have sparked fears 'worldwide'
Tests results due back next week to determine conclusively if dead fish were killed by the foam spill.
Government notified of toxic foam spill three days before public
The Queensland government discovered toxic firefighting foam had likely spilled into waterways near the Brisbane Airport on Tuesday – three days before the public was notified.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with ute in Brisbane's north
Crash comes a day after two people died in Bruce Highway accident.