Ashgrove MP Kate Jones may be known for toppling a premier, but it turns out she’s also (almost) the typical Queenslander.
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Tourists would be lured to Queensland to shoot crocodiles under new plan
Hunters would be able to go on safari in north Queensland to shoot crocodiles under new laws proposed by Katter’s Australian Party.
Girls with single parents more than twice as likely to be obese
Boys’ obesity is more likely to be linked to takeaway food consumption, says new research.
Council delivers almost half a million newsletters with dated information
Council delivers almost half a million newsletters with dated information
Negotiators on scene after emergency situation declared in Brisbane's east
Police remain on scene at Carina trying to contact the man.
QPS to disband Taskforce Maxima amid restructure
Queensland Police are disbanding their anti-bikie Taskforce Maxima and reassigning its officers to a new permanent unit within the State Crime Command.
Woman drowns at Sunshine Coast beach
It is understood the 70 year old became distressed in the water at Alexandra Headland just after 5pm
'Dear Melanoma' creator Emma Betts, 25, dies after three-year cancer battle
Mrs Betts may have died on Sunday, but there are many people that the 25-year-old still wants to save.
Rape charge dropped over Brisbane attack on Korean woman
A Brisbane man charged with raping a Korean woman in broad daylight has been let off after the victim left the country.
Push for greater police powers at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games amid terrorism concerns
The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will be a target for terrorist attacks, a top police officer has warned.



