Funding for independent and catholic schools increased more than three times that of public school funding in Queensland between 2009-2016, a report has found.
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Proposed change to U-turn road signs in Brisbane
There could soon be no excuse for performing an illegal u-turn with Brisbane City Council pushing to do away with the existing wordy signs.
Queensland schoolgirl's killer loses appeal
The man who murdered Queensland schoolgirl Jayde Kendall and dumped her body in an isolated field has lost an appeal against his conviction.
Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk refuses to rule out rate rise
Announcing millions to be poured into upgrades for the city’s pools, Cr Quirk would not reveal how the extra money would be covered.
Man attacks ambulance with metal pole, Maryborough
A paramedic suffered minor eye injuries after a man flagged down and attacked an ambulance in Maryborough on Monday night.
Three arrests linked to Queensland woodchipper death
Police initially treated the grisly death as a “tragic accident” before officers received information the death was suspicious.
Three people charged with murder over Queensland woodchipper death
Police initially treated the grisly death as a “tragic accident” before officers received information the death was suspicious.
Paramedics save puppy and kitten pulled from Gold Coast house fire
A puppy and kitten are lucky to be alive after they were pulled from a Gold Coast duplex fire and treated by paramedics.
Grill'd has got beef with its 'fast food' ranking – and it's right
The angry hamburger dude from Grill’d has a point. Simon Crowe, the founder of the poorly spelt burger chain is threatening to unleash the hounds on obesity researchers who lumped him in “with a bunch of fast-food outlets” in a greasy octagon battle over which had the least healthy policies.
Trainer Ben Currie facing 31 charges in racing investigation
Toowoomba-based horse trainer Ben Currie has been hit with 31 charges of race day treatments and obstruction of a stewards’ investigation.