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Ipswich City Council asks Supreme Court to overturn show-cause notice
The council started proceedings on Tuesday, seeking orders that Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe does not have the jurisdiction to dismiss or suspend the council.
Emu dies in collision with Harley-Davidson rider on Queensland road
The 21-year-old was travelling about 100km/h on his Harley-Davidson to work at a mine west of Mackay when the large native bird ran out in front of him.
New Brisbane River crossings unlikely unless for pedestrians
New bridges for vehicles to cross the Brisbane River are unlikely, with lord mayor Graham Quirk saying public transport was the focus of the future.
Instructor 'never questioned' her training of Dreamworld ride operator
Dreamworld’s training for ride operators was effective because trainees could always say “I’m not ready”, one of the theme park’s most experienced instructors told an inquest on Tuesday afternoon.
Crash on Nambour Connection Road blocks traffic, two patients treated
The Sunshine Coast crash occurred about 6pm on Tuesday night.
Toowomba trainer Mark Currie wins stay on two-year ban
The trainer, father of Ben Currie, has won a stay on his ban for race day treatments.
No lunch for the lord mayor amid donation fears
Lord mayor Graham Quirk refused a meal at a lunch event in Brisbane on Tuesday over fears the meal could be considered a gift from a prohibited donor.
Man trapped in rolled cattle truck for six hours
The man was taken to hospital by helicopter on Tuesday afternoon in a serious but stable condition.
Cyclist dies in hospital after weekend Gold Coast accident
A cyclist from Burleigh Heads has died after an accident on the weekend.