Half-a-million more passengers passed through Brisbane Airport in 2016-17 than in the previous financial year, with almost all that growth occurring at the international terminal.
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Brisbane residents advised not to park cars in street during weekend high tides
Brisbane City Council advised residents in areas prone to localised flooding to avoid parking their cars in the street.
Experts outline plan to save south-east Queensland koalas
Scientists are now trying to “read” 10 years of koala “bellows” and using unmanned drones in the latest attempts to understand one of Queensland’s most embarrassing stories, the steady march towards the extinction of the south-east Queensland koala.
City park and laneway to honour Carol Lloyd for Expo 88 and rock career
Another famous Brisbane musician, iconic singer-songwriter Carol Lloyd, is set to have both a park and a Fortitude Valley laneway named after her to honour her achievements as a singer, advertising executive and her role in World Expo 88.
From a Gladstone servo to Australia's largest private military, police arms supplier
The Brisbane-based company, NIOA, has branched out from the commercial gun market, supplying police with their Glock pistols and the military with grenade launchers and cannons.
Former Queensland developer charged with $2.3m fraud
A former Gold Coast property developer has been charged with 13 fraud and dishonesty offences over allegations he used it to unlawfully obtain $2.32 million.
Drugs found hidden inside gas cylinder during police searches on Gold Coast
The majority of the arrests took place in Mackay, but it will be alleged the drug and firearm networks targeted also had connections to the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.
Convicted murderer of Queensland grandmother loses appeal bid
A one-time junk-mail man found guilty of the bludgeoning murder of a Queensland grandmother has lost an appeal against his conviction.
Premier issues new communications rules for Queensland ministers following email probe
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will issue new ministerial guidelines after the corruption watchdog found a senior MP’s deletion of a private email account could be considered corrupt conduct.
Former rich-lister Gore to seek legal aid to fight fraud charges
Bankrupt former property developer Craig Gore is expected to apply for legal aid to fund his fight against fraud charges.