A man is in custody and another is on the run after three failed carjackings at Ipswich, west of Brisbane.
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Queensland University of Technology commits to divesting its fossil fuel shares
QUT announces the decision after a campaign by Fossil Free QUT, which included an open letter signed by more than 120 academics, calling for the university to join the global movement.
Effectiveness of controlled burns dependent on multiple factors says expert
After bushfires burned more than 1 million hectares through the Australian Alps in 2003, bushfire analyst Greg McCarthy set about studying the effectiveness of earlier prescribed burns.
Clive Palmer had active role in Queensland Nickel finances despite quitting as director, court hears
Queensland Nickel’s former chief financial officer, Dean Wolfe, has told Brisbane’s Federal Court all expenses over $10,000 had to be approved by Clive Palmer, even after he quit as a director.
Rio Olympics athletes honoured in Brisbane welcome home parade
Thousands of Queenslanders crowd into the Brisbane CBD to honour Australia’s Rio Olympians in a welcome home parade.
Uber goes street legal in Queensland, cab drivers accuse Government of 'sell-out'
Ride-sharing services including Uber are legal in Queensland as of today, but cab drivers remain opposed to the move and are accusing the State Government of selling them out.
Steve Irwin's friend and manager John Stainton reflects on 10 years since Croc Hunter's death
Steve Irwin’s close friend and manager opens up about their relationship as the 10th anniversary of the Crocodile Hunter’s death nears.
BIGSOUND celebrates 15 years as music pilgrimage to Fortitude Valley
Brisbane is set to welcome musicians, managers, label executives and publicists from across the globe to take part in the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest music industry conference.
Six moments worth remembering from the 2016 NRL regular season
With the NRL finals looming, look back at six moments that are worth remembering from the 2016 regular season.
Man in court over 'suspicious' Fortitude Valley youth hostel fire, guests escape unharmed
A man accused of deliberately lighting a fire in a Brisbane backpackers hostel last night has been remanded in custody on an attempted arson charge.