Train services in Brisbane resume after issues with the northern line disrupted all services on the network causing peak-hour chaos for commuters, but it will be “an extensive period of time” before travel returns to normal.
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Authorities hogtied youths in Queensland detention centres, report reveals
Redacted sections of the Independent Review of Youth Detention released today reveal several cases of hogtying were reported in Queensland, including one youth who was tied by the legs and arms for about 20 minutes.
Commercial fishermen call for prawn import ban to be extended
Commercial fishers say any move to allow imported raw prawns into the country is premature and increases the risk of white spot disease.
Three women found dead on the Gold Coast
Three women aged in their 50s and 70s, believed to be a mother and her two daughters, are found dead at a Gold Coast property.
Pacquiao should call it quits if Horn wins, trainer says
Legendary trainer Freddie Roach says he will encourage his charge Manny Pacquiao to retire if he loses to or struggles against unheralded Australian Jeff Horn in Brisbane on Sunday.
Queensland Government fund in talks to bankroll Galilee coal projects
A Queensland Government investment vehicle has been in talks about investing in the Galilee Basin coal mining region, raising speculation it may help bankroll the controversial Adani mine.
Second fire at Rocklea Tyremil business sparks rage from disgraced businessman
A rogue tyre recycling operator with a history of environmental breaches lashes out at journalists at another fire at one of his businesses in Brisbane.
Troublemakers refused nightclub entry during first weekend of ID trial
In a bid to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence, 50 Queensland venues trial technology which allows them to share information about a banned patron, preventing them from re-entering another club or bar.
'Afraid to have children': Climate scientists reveal their fears for the future
Some are scared to have children, others are planning to leave the country. Top climate scientists speak about their biggest fears for the future, which one warns isn’t looking very good.
Tiahleigh Palmer's foster father committed to stand trial for murder
Tiahleigh Palmer’s foster father Rick Thorburn is committed to stand trial for the Queensland schoolgirl’s murder.