Treasurer Curtis Pitt concedes the budget surplus will be much smaller because of the cost of the disaster.
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Man accused of M1 rampage denied bail
The magistrate questioned the lack of a drug-testing provision on the man’s probation order.
Queensland man 'abused stepdaughter in pigsty'
A court heard the man would abuse the girl while her mum was working.
Complaints soared during 2016 local government elections: Electoral Commission of Queensland
“Compared to 2012, I believe the level of complaints were significantly higher,” the head of Queensland’s electoral commission said.
Cyclone Debbie casts dark shadow over Queensland Budget
Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has foreshadowed a “big hit” to the state budget because of Cyclone Debbie.
Machete attack accused remains behind bars
Police say man got into a fight with a 26-year-old after arguing with him and a woman at a Surfers Paradise unit.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with ute in Brisbane's north
Crash comes a day after two people died in Bruce Highway accident.
'It's too big, it's too dense': unsympathetic developers changing the nature of Brisbane
“I’m not anti-development, I’m just anti-bad development.”
Repeat child sex offender released into Townsville community after court battle
Judge Burns ruled in favour of 44-year-old man Anton Greg Williams in the Supreme Court of Queensland, after agreeing with the advice of three psychiatrists.
Crime and Corruption Commission investigation into criminal offences during election starts
A hearing into the possibility of criminal offences at several 2016 local government elections will start on Tuesday.