The Queensland Government introduces proposed laws that gives the construction watchdog stronger powers to refuse or cancel licences to builders with a poor safety record.
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'Boyd wouldn't know what a line break was': Katter slams Origin selectors over Slater snub
In a stunning outburst and showcase of his rugby league nous, Federal MP Bob Katter savages the Queensland Origin selectors for snubbing the “shafted” Billy Slater in favour of Darius Boyd.
Families left with $15 a day for food, bills: Salvos report
An alarming number of disadvantaged Australian families are struggling to afford to feed their children, data from a Salvation Army report reveals.
'Nearly half' of imported raw prawns were infected with white spot, senators hear
A senator describes the lack of white spot disease detection in imported prawns as “a catastrophic collapse” of biosecurity arrangements.
Blues won't venture into Queensland until day before Origin I
NSW is adopting a hit-and-run approach in the lead-up to Origin I, not venturing across the border until the day before the state-v-state opening grudge match.
One Nation senator's media adviser charged with assault
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts’ media adviser and former Logan City councillor Sean Black is facing multiple assault charges dating back to 2007.
Camel products make their mark at royal show
Products produced from ‘other non-bovine milk products’ are welcomed at this year’s Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show.
Restaurant busted telling porkies over free-range menu item
A Queensland pig farmer busts a Brisbane restaurant claiming to be selling her free-range, ethically raised pork, when it was not.
Fog blankets parts of south-east Queensland
A number of flights are delayed at Brisbane airport as fog covers parts of the city for the third time this week.
The two-in-one school playground that's open to all
A school playground north of Brisbane will be one of the first in the state to open its gates after hours for the public to help build a stronger sense of community.