Locals are concerned about the economic future of North Stradbroke Island after the local sandmining company announced it would be restructuring ahead of the State Government’s planned 2019 phase out.
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Charge dropped against policeman who allegedly fired gun during pursuit on Gold Coast
Queensland Police withdraw a charge against an officer accused of firing his revolver during a pursuit on the northern Gold Coast last year.
Paddington house fire victims thank dogs, smoke alarms and crowdfunding
Victims of a fire that destroyed two houses at Paddington in Brisbane thank dogs and smoke alarms for saving their lives, and a crowdfunding campaign to help them get back on their feet.
Greet Barrier Reef spill: Owners of Shen Neng One tell court remediation 'not necessary'
The owner of Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng One that ran aground in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in 2010 tells a court remediation is not necessary.
Queensland police must answer questions during internal investigations, appeals court agrees
Queensland police officers do not have the right to remain silent during internal disciplinary investigations, the Court of Appeal finds in a landmark legal case.
'Dawnie Express' historical steam train.
A 1950’s steam train named after swimming legend Dawn Fraser. Money raised from the tickets sold on the journey from Brisbane to Charleville went to the ‘Save the Bilby Fund’.
Dawnie Express train steams out of station with all aboard except swimming namesake
A steam train dubbed the Dawnie Express, after Olympic swimming legend Dawn Fraser, has left Brisbane without her on board.
Former Queensland Nickel executive invoiced company for other work done for Clive Palmer
A former managing director of Queensland Nickel invoiced the company for other work he carried out for his friend Clive Palmer, the Federal Court is told.
Stayin' Alive: State Library of Queensland welcomes Australia's largest collection of Bee Gees memorabilia
The story of the Gibb brothers is set to live on in Brisbane after it secures the nation’s largest collection of Bee Gees material, including home-recorded, never-before-released tracks by Barry Gibb.
Lawyer Tim Meehan, who represented Daniel Morcombe's killer, accused of stealing $160,000 from law firm
A Supreme Court judge grants an urgent bid to freeze high-profile lawyer Tim Meehan’s assets amid allegations in court proceedings he swindled a law firm out of over $160,000.