A far north Queensland man has won his bid to fly his replica World War II-era Spitfire to work 365 days a year.
Author: Admin
Leeann Lapham's killer jailed for manslaughter over 'brutal' death
A man is jailed for nine years for the manslaughter of his former partner Leeann Lapham in far north Queensland in 2010, after a court heard the pair argued over an empty bacon packet.
'We got caught up in the hype': When a property boom town goes bust
Less than a decade ago Gladstone was on property investors’ wish lists, but today 80 per cent of homes are selling at a loss. For Phillip and Aleisha it means struggling with a home they can’t afford to sell or rent.
Stolen vehicle alert, Wednesday March 21
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Zero Sr
Black
904LJ
Motorcycle
20/03/18
Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: Where are your keys?
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Buckle up and take our road rules quiz for a spin
Reckon you’re a master of the rules of the road in Queensland? Well it’s time to prove it by taking our 10 question quiz.
Cruise ship's 'close call' on Great Barrier Reef prompts plea for review
A recent cruise ship infringement and projections of a 250 per cent increase in shipping on the Great Barrier Reef over the next 20 years prompts calls for a review of its management.
Handing over your Facebook data the price of free wi-fi
Free wi-fi will be on offer at several Gold Coast locations for the duration of the Commonwealth Games, but the high-speed option requires people to sign in via Facebook and surrender their personal data to the Gold Coast City Council.
Why we no longer get around on trams in Brisbane
Before buses dominated public transport in Brisbane, there were the trams. The network spanned the city, taking children to school and their parents to work. So why were they taken away? Curious Brisbane investigates.
Ancient oasis 'could run dry' because of Adani mine water plan
One of the world’s last unspoiled desert oases could dry up forever under Adani’s plan to drain groundwater for its Queensland mine, scientific experts say.
Sacked Newman minister Chris Davis' job refusal a 'charade', QCAT told
Former LNP assistant health minister Chris Davis only missed out on a job at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital because of his political views, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal is told.