Queensland’s Premier apologises for past discriminatory laws that saw the hundreds of men convicted of gay sex offences. Under a new bill introduced on Thursday, those who were charged can apply to have their convictions wiped.
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Artists stream painting process to busy commuters
Thousands of commuters witness a live art project while sitting in gridlocked peak-hour traffic across Brisbane.
Fines doubled for developers who demolish Queensland heritage buildings
In a bid to better protect character homes, developers who demolish heritage buildings will now face fines of more than $500,000 if they flout local planning laws under new Queensland legislation.
Unpaid fines could be cleared for some Queenslanders with new laws
Some Queenslanders can now apply to clear unpaid fines by attending counselling or education sessions under new laws passed in Parliament on Wednesday night.
NRL adopts 'alternative' national anthem for Indigenous round
In addition to Advance Australia Fair, an alternative version of the national anthem will be played at tonight’s first match of the Indigenous round of the NRL season as part of a push to start a conversation about other anthem options.
LNP wants to refer Queensland Labor MP Rick Williams to ethics committee
The LNP asks the Speaker of Queensland Parliament to refer Labor backbencher Rick Williams to the powerful ethics committee over his involvement in a tow-truck company.
Man charged with attempted murder over alleged hammer, stabbing attack
A Singaporean man is charged with attempted murder, accused of bludgeoning and stabbing a woman he met online in a Brisbane Airbnb rental he had booked.
AACo profit up to $71.6 million, despite lower beef sales
Australian Agricultural Company again reports an increase in net profit, up almost $4 million to $71.59 million.
Darius Boyd has 'footy nous' to replace Thurston in Origin: Meninga
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says Broncos captain Darius Boyd is a “great player with great skills” who “deserves an opportunity” to replace Johnathan Thurston at five-eighth for the Queensland Maroons in the State of Origin if necessary.
What's in the federal budget for Queensland
Take a closer look at exactly what Queenslanders can expect out of Treasurer Scott Morrison’s second budget.