A man dies after falling into the Brisbane River when the motorbike he was riding hit a concrete barrier on the Riverside Expressway, police say.
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Queensland LNP proposal to freeze power company executive bonuses a 'cheap stunt'
The Queensland Government accuses the Opposition of not understanding the cause of power price rises after the LNP issued a proposal to freeze the bonuses of power company executives until household electricity prices fall.
Prisoner with schizophrenia has bid for termination of twins rejected
A mentally ill prisoner with a drug problem has her application to terminate her high-risk twin pregnancy at 20 weeks rejected because she does not have the capacity to make decisions about her health.
Victoria crushes the Allies in AFLW State of Origin
The Victorians are far too strong for the Allies in the first-ever AFL Women’s State of Origin match, winning by 97 points at Docklands.
Prison art turning around the lives of 'lifers' behind bars
Meet the artist helping inmates pick up a paintbrush and connect with their Indigenous culture.
Guide dog puppies get pawfect new digs
A newly renovated breeding centre is set to give the next generation of guide dogs in Queensland the best start at life.
Possum snags Bunnings greens after being caught red-handed
Forget the traditional sausage sizzle — a brazen possum is caught red-handed with enough greens to last a lifetime after busting into a Brisbane Bunnings nursery in broad daylight.
No Battle of Brisbane II as Pacquiao pulls out of Horn rematch
Jeff Horn will face an unknown opponent for his world title defence, after Manny Pacquiao pulls out of the Battle of Brisbane II.
This man made a DIY powerwall from scrap batteries, and says 'anybody could do it'
Brisbane man Pete Matthews spent 18 months collecting and wiring together thousands of discarded batteries to create his own “homebrew” version of a Tesla Powerwall. He says it’s reduced his power bill by quarters.
Barrister Sam Di Carlo charged with perjury
High-profile barrister Sam Di Carlo is charged by Queensland’s corruption body for allegedly lying during an investigative hearing.