Australia’s spiralling house prices are putting pressure on the rental market, forcing low-income earners to the outer suburbs while potential buyers save for a deposit, a peak advocacy group says.
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Lockyer Valley creek project to prevent repeat of 2011 flood damage
A $2.4 million project including the planting of 20,000 trees is underway in a Lockyer Valley creek to prevent a repeat of the massive devastation to farm land and waterways caused by the 2011 Queensland floods.
New rear exit windows for buses following Brisbane driver's death
More than 600 Brisbane council buses will receive new emergency exits to improve safety following recommendations made in an independent report into the death of bus driver Manmeet Alisher last year.
Lead fears in Queensland homes after hot water contractor used incorrect solder
The contractor responsible for installing hot water systems in almost 800 homes across south-east Queensland with a potentially toxic solder product says the warning is a “beat up” and claims it is retaliation against him from authorities.
'Every mission takes a piece of myself'
Five Australian Red Cross aid workers are awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal, recognised for exceptional courage and devotion to the sick, wounded or disabled in conflict and disaster zones.
Palmer decries 'Nazi Germany'-style court proceeding
Clive Palmer gives evidence in a Brisbane court, with one of his minders — speaking on his behalf — likening the former Queensland Nickel boss’s forced appearance to something that would only happen in “Nazi Germany”.
Security cameras proposed for Queensland Uber drivers' private cars
Uber drivers may be forced to install security cameras in their private cars under a proposed raft of legal changes recommended for ride-booking laws by Queensland Parliament.
Pearce, Hayne in line for possible Blues call-up for Origin I
There are no final decisions yet, but NSW coach Laurie Daley may well be calling on Mitchell Pearce and Jarryd Hayne for Origin I.
Charges laid over 1991 armed robbery
The long arm of the law finally catches up with a 54-year-old Northgate man, who is accused of the armed robbery of a bank in Brisbane’s north more than 25 years ago.
Alleged one-hit attacker in McDonald's car park remains in police custody
A teenager was walking away from an argument when he was kicked in the head and knocked unconscious outside a fast food chain, police allege, as the 18-year-old man accused of the attack makes no application for bail.