Queensland’s new ID scanning laws force bouncers at a Brisbane bar to Google the future king of Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik, when he cannot produce ID, but the state’s Attorney-General says the incident simply shows the legislation is working.
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Brisbane singer lands music deal with YouTube cover of Down Under
A young Brisbane uni student signs a deal with a music company to use her cover of the Aussie classic Down Under as the theme for the major TV series Wolf Creek.
Two fugitives arrested hours after release of 'most wanted' list
A Queensland couple who were listed among 19 of Australia’s most wanted criminals in the latest Crime Stoppers campaign are arrested in South Australia.
Pacquiao, Horn set for a world title rematch in Brisbane
Boxer Manny Pacquiao will return to Brisbane this year for a rematch with world title holder Jeff Horn, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk confirms.
'The defibrillator wasn't working': Speedway criticised after fatal crash
The first responders to a fatal speedway crash say Queensland Raceway had broken first aid equipment, ran out of fire extinguishers and were too slow to respond.
Titans sack coach Neil Henry
The ongoing crisis at the Gold Coast Titans has led to the club sacking Neil Henry as coach.
Waste industry biggest donor to Ipswich mayor-elect
Ipswich mayor-elect Andrew Antoniolli is challenged to stay true to his pre-election promise of transparency despite big donations from the waste industry during the mayoral campaign.
Queensland avocado harvest tipped to be early and long
Early indications are pointing to an extended Queensland avocado season next year, with fruit already appearing on trees in the far north.
Gabba curator retires after 33 years keeping the pitch perfect
After more than three decades tending to one of Queensland’s most hallowed sports grounds, where he followed in his father’s footsteps as curator, Kevin Mitchell is calling stumps.
Why having an only child can be good for everyone
Parents of only children by choice are sometimes seen as “selfish” for not giving their son or daughter a sibling, or are told they’re “putting all their eggs in one basket”. But that’s despite evidence suggesting it’s a lifestyle choice that benefits the whole family.