The Federal Government’s proposed 32.5 per cent tax on backpacker workers is a bad measure that “needs to go”, Queensland LNP senator Barry O’Sullivan says.
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Robert Whitwell death: Extradited Queensland women charged with murder of Adelaide grandfather
Two women extradited from Queensland to South Australia are charged with the murder of the grandfather of one of the accused in Adelaide last month and are set to face court today.
Linc Energy ordered to hand over insurance documents to farmer
Liquidators of the failed Linc Energy project are ordered to hand over insurance documents to a farmer who is part of a $150 million class action against the company.
Clive Palmer loses bid to avoid Federal Court Queensland Nickel hearing
Clive Palmer will be forced to give evidence under oath about the collapse of his Queensland Nickel business after failing in his fight against a Federal Court summons.
Minions, Game Of Thrones tyre sculptures bring smiles to passers-by in Logan
Unique sculptures made from used tyres are entertaining motorists and attracting a social media following south of Brisbane.
Justin Leppitsch was never given a fair chance coaching the Brisbane Lions
Axed Lions coach Justin Leppitsch may be a decent AFL coach, but he never really had any hope of thriving in Brisbane, writes Quentin Hull.
Queensland Government moves to make Easter Sunday a public holiday
The Palaszczuk Government is moving to make Easter Sunday a public holiday in Queensland from next year, with Employment Minister Grace Grace saying most people assume it already is.
Former private school teacher found not guilty of indecent treatment charges
A former Brisbane teacher is acquitted of molesting three students at a private school in Brisbane’s west.
Queensland locks up more under 12yos than other states, Amnesty International says
Queensland tops the country for locking up children under 12 years old, a new report finds.
Queensland MPs get 2.25 per cent pay rise
Queensland’s MPs are awarded a 2.25 per cent pay rise a year for three years, taking their base salary this year to more than $152,000.