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’.
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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.
Linc energy: Criminal proceedings in doubt as liquidators seek to not answer charges
The case against failed resources firm Linc Energy is in doubt after the liquidators indicate they will seek to not answer environmental harm charges.
Clive Palmer's security clashes with media after Queensland Nickel collapse court hearing
Clive Palmer’s security detail clashes with reporters as the former federal MP leaves court after giving evidence at a hearing into the collapse of his Queensland Nickel refinery.
Brisbane brothers plant seeds of change through gardening social enterprise
A Brisbane brotherly duo advocate for greater awareness for autism and depression by building and maintaining gardens throughout the river city.
Police granted live access to rail security cameras, prompting privacy concerns
A State Government deal to give police extensive access to Queensland Rail security cameras earns the ire of the Council for Civil Liberties.
Maureen Boyce death: Thomas Lang 'depressed' in weeks before alleged murder, court told
The son of Brisbane socialite Maureen Boyce tells a committal hearing he believed his mother’s alleged killer was depressed in the days leading up to her death.