The opening of South Bank Parklands to the public turned Brisbane’s former Expo ’88 site into a European-inspired playground for locals and tourists alike.
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Gun-toting outback Queensland cop appeals against conviction
A Queensland police officer found guilty of assault after pulling his gun on an outback motorist appeals against his conviction.
Daley talks up Maroons' pack ahead of Origin II
The Blues may have won Origin I easily, but coach Laurie Daley warns the Maroons have a much stronger side for Game II.
Joyce not part of plan to boost Nicholls' regional popularity, LNP says
The LNP denies it has called for federal back-up to boost the party’s popularity in regional Queensland seats ahead of the next election.
Australian farmers' record breaking season confirmed at $62.8 billion
The value of Australian farm produce is expected to dip slightly for the coming season, but is still tipped to be 9 per cent higher than the five-year average to 2015-16.
Australian meat branding for locally-processed product only: MPs
Crossbench MPs have introduced a bill to restrict ‘Brand Australia’ labels on meat that is both grown and processed in Australia.
Fake websites for barbecues, gym equipment scam $110k
Police are searching for a man and woman after more than 25 websites advertising heavily discounted items including barbecues turned out to be scams, scamming at least 120 people of $110,000 on goods that were never delivered.
Clive Palmer defends cruise with family after sickly court appearance
Clive Palmer defends his decision to take family and friends on a luxury cruise one month after facing court in Brisbane clutching a sick bag, claiming he is guilty only of loving his wife and children and wanting to spend time with them.
Researchers say they have proven white spot outbreak came from overseas
A group of researchers is pressuring government agencies still investigating the origins of a prawn disease outbreak, by publishing independent data they say proves the virus came to Australia on imported prawns.
Spirited growers take a shot at carrot vodka to reduce waste
A group of spirited women hope their carrot vodka can entice people to “drink their vegetables” and help reduce food waste.