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Queensland woman charged with drink driving after riding horse to bottle shop
A woman who allegedly rode a horse to the local bottle shop while she was more than four times over the legal alcohol limit, will face court on a rather unique drink-driving charge.
Bundaberg escaped prisoner captured after three-hour search
A man who escaped custody in Bundaberg this morning, sparking a three-hour search and forcing streets in lockdown, is captured by police.
Coaching gambles shape State of Origin I as a journey into the unknown
Blues coach Brad Fittler’s punt on untried State of Origin tyros and the blooding of new faces by Maroons counterpart Kevin Walters make it anyone’s guess as to who will come out on top in game one at the MCG.
Queensland Rail's overtime bill hits $41 million since 'rail fail'
Queensland Rail forks out nearly $1 million a fortnight for crew overtime during an 18-month period, a figure the State Opposition describes as “obscene”.
Michael Morgan to replace Slater as Maroons injury toll mounts
Michael Morgan will start at full-back, and Anthony Milford will come off the bench, but the fitness questions are still swirling for the Maroons ahead of Origin I.
Tradies, carers among winners as parking permits go online
Carers, tradies and car share schemes will have better access to parking around Brisbane under changes to local laws.
Father charged with murdering baby son posted anniversary tribute online
Kozan Ware, 32, blew kisses to his supporters as he faced court accused of murdering his baby son, Adrian Ware, on Brisbane’s bayside last year
Flood-prone Brisbane homes to get $50,000 ratepayer-funded renovations
Homeowners in two Brisbane suburbs will be able to apply for a slice of $12 million to raise homes or make modifications to improve their flood immunity, using ratepayer funds.
Another 7-Eleven store in Brisbane fined for exploiting workers
The operators of a Brisbane 7-Eleven store are facing fines of almost $200,000 from the Fair Work Ombudsman for underpaying workers and trying to cover it up.