More than 1000 submissions opposing a development will not stop an industrial site full of businesses in Brisbane’s north being bulldozed to make way for hundreds of townhouses and units.
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Extra 2500 dental patients tested for HIV, hepatitis after clinic closure delay
A 16-month delay in closing a Brisbane dental clinic resulted in an additional 2500 patients needing to be tested for a series of blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis C and HIV.
Ipswich council staff running secretive call centre that earns LGAQ millions
Ipswich ratepayers are paying council staff to answer the phones of other councils in a secretive $10 million-a-year commercial venture that generates millions of dollars in profits for the private lobby group that represents Queensland councillors.
Daniel Maxwell back in custody, visa cancelled after Cole Miller conviction
The New Zealand man convicted for his role in the fight that killed Cole Miller will be deported after being taken back into custody following his surprise release.
LNP refers Mark Ryan to CCC over parole claim
Queensland Corrective Services Minister Mark Ryan has been referred to the state’s corruption watchdog over claims he interfered to stop the family of a murdered man finding out one of his killers was being released on parole.
Alleged Gold Coast cold-call scammer granted bail
Queensland police are warning consumers to be wary of investment schemes promising “the dream” after a Gold Coast man became the latest person charged with alleged involvement in cold-call scams.
One-armed woodchopper meets doctor who rescued him in Ekka reunion
It was a happy reunion at the Ekka woodchopping arena on Thursday, as one-armed woodchopping champion Nick Fredriksen met the doctor who saved his life more than 20 years ago.
Deadly eastern brown snake found wrapped around Gold Coast child's toys
A mother has discovered one of the world’s most deadly snakes wrapped around her child’s toys at a suburban Gold Coast home.
Court battle looms over the Willowbank sports precinct
An Ipswich City Council bid to take over the Willowbank motorsports precinct appears destined for court, after long-term lease holders rejected the $1.5 million council offer.
Queensland unemployment rate falls, but wages continue to lag
Queensland is leading the nation for employment growth, with 27,000 people finding a job last month.