Clive Palmer defends going on a European cruise while some former Queensland Nickel workers are unable to pay their bills saying: “If you haven’t been employed for two years it doesn’t show too much initiative about yourself, does it?”
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Clive Palmer 'arrogant and bloody-minded', Mayor says
The Mayor of Townsville hits back at Clive Palmer denying responsibility for sacked Queensland Nickel workers, saying he is stifling the community and leaving a legacy of failed enterprises.
New strawberries a treat for the taste buds
Strawberry lovers are in for a treat, with new nutritionally rich, dark-red varieties released onto the market.
Draft plan gets balance right on Commonwealth marine parks
Australia’s network of marine parks could be implemented before the end of the year, with the release of the draft plans for a final stage of consultation.
Vandals spray-paint word 'die' on Brisbane Hare Krishna temple
A Hare Krishna temple is vandalised with the word “die” spray-painted on a wall on Brisbane’s southside, just two days after a pig’s head was dumped at the Islamic College of Brisbane.
NRL live: Broncos and Bulldogs battle in Brisbane
We are really into the home stretch of the NRL season, as the Broncos and Bulldogs kick off round 20. Follow the Lang Park clash with our ScoreCentre.
Ipswich lawyer with Pisasale links charged with extortion
An Ipswich lawyer who worked with former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale is arrested after a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation, with the Labor Party set to expel him over extortion charges.
Shane Heal denies defrauding NBA coach of $750,000
Four-time Olympian Shane Heal, a former basketball champion, denies he fraudulently used $750,000 lent to him by one-time friend and Australian Boomers ex-coach Brett Brown.
'My house smells like a morgue': Bulimba torture accused out on bail
Text messages between two men charged with torturing a 21-year-old woman are read out in court, while it is also revealed the victim has woken from an induced coma after suffering horrific injuries.
Alvey fishing reel company to close after almost 100 years in business
Iconic Queensland fishing reel company Alvey is closing down after 97 years, blaming poor sales.