Gold Coast fruiterer George Manettas wins the bidding for the season’s first tray of mangoes at Brisbane Markets, which raises funds for Diabetes Queensland and Life Education Queensland.
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Eagle Farm construction deaths: Investigations continue into how concrete panel crushed two men
Workplace Health and Safety officers will return to Brisbane’s Eagle Farm racecourse today to continue investigations into the deaths of two workers fatally crushed by a falling nine tonne slab of concrete.
'The Lionheart' Alex Leapai to return to boxing just months after announcing retirement
Logan heavyweight boxer Alex ‘The Lionheart’ Leapai announces he will make a comeback to the sport, just eight months after stepping away from the ring.
Eagle Farm construction deaths: Two men fatally crushed in concrete panel collapse
Two workers are crushed to death by a concrete panel that collapsed at a construction site at Eagle Farm Racecourse in the northern Brisbane suburb of Ascot.
Brisbane Lions receive AFL draft priority pick, currently number 19, after 17th-placed finish
The AFL hands Brisbane a lifeline in the form of a priority pick in this year’s draft after another dismal season.
Asset sales: 'Do it and move on', chamber of commerce urges Queensland Labor, LNP
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland tells both sides of politics to get over their resistance to asset sales, as the State Government flags the disposal of vacant crown land.
Data drought: Rural Australians find alternative ways to get online despite Sky Muster rollout
Small telcos in regional Australia are finding a way around the data drought, by setting up fixed wireless networks that broadcast a signal to paying customers in town from high elevation points like grain silos, bucket elevators and buildings.
CFMEU calls for change to industrial law after Brisbane racetrack deaths
A union safety official says the deaths of two construction workers at Brisbane’s Eagle Farm Racecourse are another example of why Queensland must make industrial manslaughter an offence.
Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory draw 1-1 as Luke DeVere provides late heroics
A last-gasp goal from defender Luke DeVere earns Brisbane Roar a dramatic 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory in the A-League’s season opener at Lang Park.
Brisbane concrete slab tragedy: Racing officials express sympathies over workers' deaths
Brisbane Racing Club expresses its sympathies to the family and friends of two men who were killed on a construction site at its racetrack and pledge to recognise the men.