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Councillors on the plonkism
Tony Moore Labor called it "plonkism", but Brisbane's City Council's Liberal National Party administration on Tuesday approved the Queensland government's 45-storey William Street development.
Last drinks for the Drink Safe Precinct program?
Amy Remeikis The future of the state's Drink Safe Precinct program could rest with industry stakeholders.
'Quantum leap' in ride fall boy's recovery
Marissa Calligeros Five-year-old Patrick O’Sullivan began breathing under his own steam in hospital overnight, but his family maintains a bedside vigil in the hope he will soon open his eyes.
Whose views skew the news?
Folker Hanusch, University of the Sunshine Coast Most Australian journalists describe themselves as left-wing, yet amongst those who wield the real power in the country’s newsrooms, the Coalition holds a winning lead.
Voss keen to show Lions not toothless tigers
Phil Lutton It probably wasn't deliberate but Michael Voss could be forgiven for taking his sweet time on a brighter than usual Monday morning at the Gabba.
Injured boy may be have been too small for carnival ride
Marissa Calligeros Authorities will investigate claims that a boy who is in an induced coma after being flung from a carnival ride on the weekend was below the minimum height requirement.
Inland rail likely to trump Cross River under Abbott
Tony Moore A $4.7 billion plan for an inland freight rail line from Melbourne to Brisbane via Parkes and Toowoomba will push aside Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project, Shadow Infrastructure Minister Warren...
Lazarus unveils Palmer party ads
Marissa Calligeros Senate hopeful Glenn "The Brick" Lazarus has unveiled his first election advertisements, but admits he's "not up to speed totally" with political issues.
Prison escapee found in Gold Coast roof
Marissa Calligeros A New South Wales prison escapee has been found hiding in a house on the Gold Coast and charged with fresh burglary offences.
More cash needed for remote area doctors
Bridie Jabour The Royal Flying Doctor Service has blamed the federal government for a shortage of doctors in remote areas, saying they are not stumping up enough cash to lure doctors to where they are needed most.
Paniyiri festival to chalk up artistic achievement
Kerstin Kehren Brisbane locals will witness ancient history being brought back to life at this weekend's Paniyiri Greek Festival, thanks to the work of Amelia Batchelor.
Brisbane to feel the squeeze as Gen Y shuns houses
Marissa Calligeros Expect to see more townhouses pop up in and around Brisbane as the nation's two largest residential developers place medium-density development high on their agenda.
Former sports stars eye off Senate goal
Amy Remeikis To the strains of 'True Blue' played live by Clive Palmer's favourite Irish band, former Brisbane Bronco Glenn Lazarus was named the star Queensland Senate candidate for Palmer's United Party.
Ipswich bombing may not have been deliberate
Bridie Jabour A teenager who had his fingers blown off by a homemade bomb may not be the victim of a deliberate attack, according to police.
Groves forged wife's signature, court told
Christine Flatley ABC Learning childcare empire co-founder Le Neve Groves believes her ex-husband Eddy Groves may have forged her signature on bank loan guarantees that cost her more than $33 million, a court has...
Free to go: Eddie Groves no Christopher Skase, judge
Miranda Forster A court has given bankrupt childcare boss Eddy Groves permission to make a fresh start in Canada, despite serious questions about his financial manoeuvres in the past five years.
Eleven students escape house fires
Bridie Jabour Eleven people have escaped a fire which engulfed two student houses in Brisbane's west.
Forget the budget, the economy will: Economist
Amy Remeikis Conservative economists join John Howard and Tim Nicholls to tell Wayne Swan "he's dreaming" at Brisbane's post-budget breakfast.
Groves threatened my life: ex-wife
Christine Flatley Former ABC Learning childcare tycoon Eddy Groves was controlling, manipulative and prone to physical abuse when he was angry, his ex-wife has tearfully told a court.
