Opposition leader Peter Cumming has slammed lord mayor Graham Quirk’s $3.1 billion 2018-19 budget as a “final act of political tragedy”.
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Were those who caught out the 'poo jogger' acting within the law?
The residents of an apartment block took matters into their own hands after they deemed the acts offensive.
Pedestrians group wants 30km/h speed limits for Brisbane
The death of a woman in Logan this week sparks calls for reduced speed limits in built-up areas of Queensland cities.
Landmark Queensland pub gutted by fire
Local resident says he heard “loud explosions like fireworks” before the fire, and a police inspector said he understood the hotel had been for sale.
Queensland Pizza Hut store owner fined $215,000 for exploiting delivery driver
The fines come after the Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against Dong Zhao, who owns and runs Pizza Hut Upper Coomera.
Brisbane residents get a rate rise, councillors get a pay rise
On the same day a majority of Brisbane residents were hit with an increase to their rates bill, the city’s councillors received a 2% pay rise.
Queensland gay sex convictions finally set aside
Thursday marks the end of a long road for Queensland men found guilty of historic homosexuality offences, with their convictions finally officially expunged.
Massive concrete wall underway to waterproof Queen's Wharf project
Brisbane residents can watch the construction of a 172-metre long, 22-metre high, concrete wall around the riverside edge of the new casino in William Street.
Kingaroy's big peanut dream inches closer
A Big Peanut in Kingaroy could match the Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast for tourists. On Thursday, Tourism Minister Kate Jones said she liked the idea.
Council to build sport fields on flood-prone land
Brisbane’s flood-prone land has been bought by Brisbane City Council which will spend millions turning it into sporting fields.