Queensland students have recorded some of their best ever NAPLAN efforts, according to preliminary results, but their writing skills have gone backwards in many places.
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Helicopter crashes into power lines in Qld
A helicopter has crashed into power lines in outback Queensland.
A Spit and polish, cheers and boos for Premier at rowdy town hall meeting
There could have been no better timing for the Queensland government to announce it was dumping the $3 billion ASF casino resort proposal on the Gold Coast’s Spit.
Bond University highest rate of campus sexual assault in Queensland: Report
It was also the fifth highest rate of sexual assault on campus in the country, according to a new report.
No sign of bus strikes stopping: Wednesday strike to go ahead
Brisbane City Council bus drivers could continue planning strike action and disrupting commuters until an agreement is reached on safety, pay and rostering.
More than 10,000 struck down by flu in Queensland
Flu season is here and has already hit more than 10,000 Queenslanders, but the state’s health department is expecting many more people to be struck down.
Anti-Adani artist paints Betoota Advocate article on Fortitude Valley bar wall
Sydney-based street artist Scott Marsh was inspired by an article from popular satirical publication, The Betoota Advocate.
Redcliffe One Nation candidate John Cox dumped, reasons unknown
The latest causality had previously been in hot water for social media posts regarding 9/11.
Mystery artists turn council bollards at The Gap into animated characters
The popular animated Simpsons family along with 25 colourful lego characters have mysteriously appeared atop cement bollards in Brisbane’s West.
Brisbane council approves suburban high-rise, despite non-compliance with plan
A development that doesn’t comply with planning requirements, but may relieve traffic congestion at one of Brisbane’s most popular shopping centres, has been given the green light.