It was a stark reminder of a year of tragedy; 291 colourful letter boxes, to represent the 2016 death toll on Queensland’s roads, lined up in Brisbane’s King George Square on Friday.
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Adani dust-up: Queensland government split as coal miner pushes for handouts
The future of Adani’s proposed multi-billion-dollar Carmichael coal mine remains under a cloud as speculation swirls over the cost of Queensland assistance as well as the project’s eventual size.
Severe bath burns thought to be cause of Brisbane toddler's death
Police now believe the two-year-old girl suffered burns from a bath in what is being described as “a terrible accident”.
CFMEU boss David Hanna fined for worksite stoush
Former Queensland CFMEU boss David Hanna has been slugged with the maximum possible penalty for threatening an employee after a heated argument with managers of a Brisbane construction site.
Olympian Shane Heal accused of defrauding Philadelphia 76ers NBA coach
Australian basketball great accused of defrauding NBA coach of $750,000.
O'Dempsey found guilty of 1974 McCulkin murders
Vincent O’Dempsey has been found guilty of the 1974 murders of Barbara McCulkin and her two daughters, resolving one of Queensland’s most notorious cold cases.
Construction works start on Howard Smith Wharves revitalisation project
Construction is yet to start on the long awaited $110 million development of wharves, but it has already attracted bookings.
Schapelle Corby to spread father's ashes on return to Australia
Convicted drug smuggler’s family has kept her father’s ashes for the 39-year-old’s return home.
Electorate tweak saves retirement home being split in two
There will be only minor changes to the proposal to shake-up Queensland’s electorates.
Road may be cut open to recover body in drain
Police are still working to extract and identify human remains found in a stormwater drain in central Queensland.