George Street in downtown Brisbane is home to high rises, bustling cafes and the courts precinct, but until the 1990s it was also home to an undergarment empire.
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'Look at the big picture': University solar farm approved, despite backlash
Residents of a rural Queensland town say they are “extremely disappointed” a multi-million-dollar solar farm being built for UQ has been given the green light for construction on prime agricultural land.
New anti-corruption laws could have unforeseen consequences for Queensland democracy
The Queensland Government is being urged to address concerns new laws targeting council corruption have clogged the wheels of government in six regions.
New South Wales enjoy Origin I victory, as it happened
The celebrations will be sweet for Brad Fittler and his young New South Wales team after taking the spoils in State of Origin I against Queensland. Relive the action as it happened in our live blog.
Dashcam captures police smashing windscreen, pulling man free from burning car
Two police officers and a member of the public risk life and limb to free a man trapped in a burning car north of Brisbane. Dashcam footage shows the officers smashing in the windscreen as flames spring up from the car.
Dashcam captures police smashing windshield, pulling man free from burning car
Two police officers and a member of the public risk life and limb to free a man trapped in a burning car north of Brisbane. Dashcam footage shows the officers smashing in the windscreen as flames spring up from the car.
Clive Palmer says Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville set to reopen
Embattled Queensland businessman Clive Palmer says QNI Resources has approved plans to reopen the Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville, following its financial collapse in 2016.
Billion-dollar wind farm approved in central Queensland
A 195-turbine wind farm approved by the Queensland Government will be one of the largest in Australia, and is predicted to generate 3 per cent of the state’s electricity needs.
Sunbaking crocodiles descend on north Queensland swimming holes
Queensland’s Environment Department confirms it is investigating crocodile sightings near two popular swimming spots in the state’s north.
Premier promised not to fund Adani, but documents reveal it's still on table
The Palaszczuk Government is still considering covering the estimated $100 million upfront cost of road access for Adani’s Queensland mine, documents obtained under right to information laws show.