The opening of the Redcliffe Peninsula line puts the spotlight on two other funding arguments between the Queensland and federal governments Brisbane’s Cross River Rail and an upgrade of the M1 motorway south of Brisbane.
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Brisbane storm: Rochedale home's roof torn off, SES receives 60 calls for help
A spike in temperatures in Queensland later this week is forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology, as Brisbane residents mop up after an intense storm that damaged dozens of properties.
Redcliffe Peninsula Line: 131 year wait over as train services finally begin
Queensland’s newest railway is up and operational, with the $1 billion Redcliffe Peninsula Line north of Brisbane opening for its first day of service today.
Thieves steal precious jewellery from sister of late Angle Diamond Dot founder Courtney Harris
A Brisbane woman says she is touched by support from the public after thieves steal precious jewellery designed by her late sister Courtney Harris, the founder of Angle Diamond Dot.
Cross River Rail: Jackie Trad insists work to establish project's delivery authority moving forward
Queensland’s Deputy Premier rejects criticism she missed an October deadline to form a delivery authority to progress Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project.
Brisbane Lions name Chris Fagan as Justin Leppitsch's replacement as head AFL coach
Chris Fagan has been appointed as the new head coach of the struggling Brisbane Lions for the 2017 AFL season, with the former Hawthorn football operations manager replacing the sacked Justin Leppitsch.
Gunman on the run after shooting south of Brisbane
A 19-year-old is taken to hospital in a stable condition after being shot in the leg in vacant bushland at Kingston, south of Brisbane.
The woman who uses art to help heal sick children at Lady Cilento hospital
Meet the woman responsible for handpicking more than 600 artworks that aim to brighten the day for sick children at Lady Cilento hospital.
Queensland Sugar Limited and MSF Sugar agree on sugar marketing choice
A breakthrough in negotiations for sugar marketing choice is overshadowed by the likelihood a dispute on cane supply agreements will end up in court.
Deaf people furious over high court decision
Hopes for deaf people to serve on Queensland juries have taken a backwards step after a loss in the High Court. The Court has today dismissed an appeal from a deaf woman who argued she’d been discriminated against when excluded from a Queensland jury. It found the law does not permit an Auslan interpreter to be present during jury deliberations. Now, the Queensland Government is under pressure to alter its legislation.