A former high-profile solicitor hatched a four-year scheme with two colleagues to avoid making bankruptcy and income tax payments by taking clients’ fees in cash, a court has heard.
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Appeal for witnesses following peak hour road rage incident
The incident in Brisbane City left two men bruised and a car windscreen smashed.
Second man charged over alleged torture of woman at Bulimba
A second man has been charged over the alleged torture and assault of a young woman in Bulimba earlier in July.
Thurston, the retired Maroons legend, says Queensland's future is bright
Johnathan Thurston has forecast a big State of Origin career for Cameron Munster, the man who replaced him as Queensland five-eighth.
Cairns Sushi Train underpaid workers more than $50,000
A far north Queensland sushi train has been busted underpaying workers more than $50,000 as part of a crackdown by authorities.
Queensland show ride company, director penalised over death of girl
A show ride company and one its directors have been notionally fined more than $157,000 over the death of an eight-year-old girl thrown from a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show.
It's a girl! Now Sea World polar bear cub needs a name
The cub’s gender had been unknown until recently as she’s been closely cared for by mum Liya in a den.
Brisbane Olympic bid unharmed by IOC call
A decision by the International Olympic Committee to earmark the 2024 and 2028 Olympics to Los Angeles and Paris will not affect efforts to bring a future Games to Brisbane.
Gold Coast trams offline after communications failure
The Gold Coast’s tram network has gone down after a power failure.
Push for plastic straw ban in Queensland
Drinking straws, coffee cups, bait bags and releasing helium balloons need to be banned in Queensland, environmental groups argue.