About eight years after a water fountain was removed from King George square, millions of dollars will be spent bringing it back.
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Review needed of NAPLAN writing tasks for relevancy: Minister
Education Minister Kate Jones wants a review of the NAPLAN writing task to determine whether it is “revelant” to students.
Lister ballerina covered by Betoota Advocate mural
Underneath the freshly-painted mural of a satirical article on the “hideous street art” in Brisbane is a dancing ballerina in a pink tutu, created by prominent Australian street artist Anthony Lister more than two years ago.
Police appeal to find Dylan Slingsby in connection to assault, car theft
Queensland Police are appealing for public assistance to find Dylan Slingsby, who they believe will be able to assist with their investigation into a car theft and violent assault on the Gold Coast.
Pisasale's barrister friend thinks he should have run for mayor again
The high-profile barrister who claimed responsibility for the $50,000 in cash former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale was stopped with at Melbourne Airport says his friend should have thrown his hat back in the city’s mayoral contest, despite his illness and an extortion charge.
Hundreds of council employees walk off the job to battle City Hall
Strike action has spread beyond Brisbane’s bus drivers with council employees from eight other departments fighting City Hall for a better work environment.
Palaszczuk concedes Spit decision could create backlash
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk admits she will face criticism for the decision to dump the $3 billion ASF casino resort plan at the Gold Coast’s Spit.
High-profile Brisbane barrister fined $4000 for contempt
A Brisbane barrister who claimed the $50,000 in cash that former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale was found with at Melbourne airport has been fined for contemptuous comments made to a magistrate.
'I tried to catch him': Gateway Motorway death accused says he was hit first
A New Zealander accused of punching a man before he fell into the path of an oncoming truck told Queensland police he was retaliating after being pushed and hit.
Police allege man repeatedly returned to car after being caught drug driving
Police will allege the accused repeatedly returned to his vehicle after being caught each time.