Peter Beattie

Gillard government leaking itself to death: Beattie

Daniel Hurst Former Queensland premier Peter Beattie has warned some federal Labor MPs are "leaking the government to death" as he dismissed suggestions he would run for federal parliament.

Spin check: Rising crime?

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Daniel Hurst This week, Queensland's Liberal National Party promised to put 1100 extra police officers on the beat, arguing crime was 'worse under long-term Labor'. Labor says crime rates have improved.

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The soldier who marched in step with his father

Tony Wright CAMPBELL NEWMAN'S come-from-outside victory had more than a hint of his father's assault on the political ramparts 37 years ago.

New number plate slogan? Can Do

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Luther Blissett Move over "Smart State". High-level moves are under way to create a new standard number plate for Queensland motorists with the tag line "The Can Do State".

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Beattie ready to help reshape Labor if asked

Rudd Beattie

Tony Moore Former Queensland Labor premier Peter Beattie has said he is prepared to act as a facilitator in a reform of Queensland Labor, if he were asked to do so.

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Brisbane's underbelly explored

Spooky street

Katherine Feeney Hangings, ghosts, lesbian vampires, bushrangers, bloody boozey brawls, police bashings and a terrorist bombing - welcome to your tour of Brisbane.

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