A new bridge to Bribie Island, a bigger police presence and even Pauline Hanson. These are just some of the things the people living in Queensland’s most marginal seat, just north of Brisbane, want out of this state election.
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Grain production drops as big dry and severe frosts bite
Australian grain growers are set to produce just 35 million tonne in 2017 growing season, down 41 per cent on last year.
AFP Commissioner's former right-hand man 'defrauded agency of $47,000'
The former right-hand man to the Australian Federal Police Commissioner used his corporate credit card to defraud the agency of $47,000, it will be alleged.
Kevin Rudd shows off his handball skills at Brisbane school
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd returns to the schoolyard to prove his status as ‘handball champ’.
Titans, Hayne deny reports Gold Coast star wants Sydney return
Gold Coast dismisses claims Jarryd Hayne wants an early release from his Titans contract, with the player denying reports he wants to return to Sydney.
Former Malcolm Roberts adviser facing rape charge
Sean Black, a one-time adviser to former One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts, will stand trial for rape in the District Court in Brisbane.
Claim Labor candidate told constituent Adani mine would never happen
The Adani coal mine continues to dog Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, with reports one Labor candidate has been actively telling constituents it will never happen.
Fee hikes at some Brisbane Catholic schools to hit parents after funding changes
Some Queensland Catholic schools will charge almost 10 per cent more in tuition fees next year as a result of funding changes under the Federal Government’s Gonski 2.0 scheme.
Audit of LNP political donation breaches remains secret ahead of election
The Queensland Liberal National Party tries to block the release of documents detailing breaches of political donation rules — picked up during recent electoral commission audits.
Kokoda veterans reflect 75 years after end of battles
Australia’s surviving Kokoda veterans meet in Canberra to remember the campaign to recapture Port Moresby, 75 years on.