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Tiahleigh Palmer: Ethical standards investigates reports Rick Thorburn took pills in custody
Queensland Police’s ethics unit investigates whether the foster father accused of killing schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer swallowed pills before his arrest, as police confirm he has woken from a coma in hospital.
Brisbane City Council sells parkland near airport in tender months after one-off deal blocked
Brisbane City Council sells a parcel of land that attracted controversy earlier this year over a move to sell it to a Liberal National Party donor without going to public tender.
Tiahleigh Palmer: Material unearthed at crime scene as police hunt for clues
Queensland police digging up the backyard of Tiahleigh Palmer’s foster family unearth light-coloured material as they search for the 12-year-old’s school uniform and backpack.
Olympics bid: Southern Queensland mayors approve feasibility study
A study into a south-east Queensland bid for the 2028 Olympics will go ahead after a meeting of the region’s mayors, even though Gold Coast and Logan councils will not be participating.
Beef and Live cattle exports to Indonesia face challenges from Indian buffalo imports
Despite improved market access, Australian beef and live cattle exports to Indonesia are under threat from imports of cheap Indian buffalo meat.
Tiahleigh Palmer: Police excavate home of accused murderer, foster father Rick Thorburn
Queensland police are excavating the rural property of the foster family that Tiahleigh Palmer lived with when she was allegedly murdered 11 months ago.
Riverfire 2016: Super Hornet, helicopters put on a show for Brisbane crowd
An FA18 Super Hornet and four Australian Army helicopters tear across the skies over the Brisbane River for Riverfire, with hundreds of thousands of people now packing into vantage points around Brisbane ahead of the fireworks spectacular.
Wildlife documentary star Rob Bredl 'in good spirits' days after crocodile attack
The “Barefoot Bushman” Rob Bredl, who was attacked by a crocodile on his family’s north Queensland wildlife farm this week, is recovering well and expected to be out of intensive care today, his family says.
Stench from large-scale chicken farms concerns Scenic Rim residents
Objections to the development of large-scale poultry farms are becoming increasingly vocal among land owners in the Scenic Rim region, south-west of Brisbane.