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Clive Palmer seeks High Court injunction to halt questioning over Queensland Nickel collapse
The former Queensland Nickel owner applies to the High Court to prevent further examination of him by liquidators over the collapse of the refinery.
Cocaine greeting cards shut down Brisbane police station
A man who went to police after finding white powder inside a greeting card he received triggered the evacuation of a Brisbane police station, after authorities feared the powder – later discovered to be cocaine – was anthrax.
West End development call-in won't significantly change plan, Greens councillor says
Community worries Deputy Premier Jackie Trad will not make significant changes to a controversial $800 million Brisbane development despite seizing planning control from the Council.
Witness to Wayne Dover's fatal bashing 'intimidated' by friends of accused, court told
A witness to a fatal bashing on the Sunshine Coast tells a Brisbane court she has been “intimidated” by friends of the men on trial for manslaughter.
Rainbow colouring puts bright spin on Brisbane barista's coffee art
Splashing some colour into cups of coffee catapults a Brisbane barista into social media stardom, with “Rainbow Coffees” taking Emily Coumbis’s Instagram following to nearly 15,000 people.
Queensland crime laws tabled, Government chasing crossbench support for bill
Sweeping changes to Queensland’s organised crime laws are introduced into State Parliament in Brisbane ahead of a lengthy period of consultation and debate.
Wacol siege: Former factory worker arrested after 10 hour stand-off
A former factory worker who allegedly threatened staff at a west Brisbane food processing plant is arrested after a 10 hour stand-off with police.
Tiahleigh Palmer: Car seized over school girl's 2015 death
Almost 11 months after Queensland school girl Tiahleigh Palmer’s body was found on the banks of the Pimpama River, police investigating her death seize a car for forensic examination.
Brisbane Broncos star James Roberts found guilty at NRL judiciary
Brisbane Broncos centre James Roberts is found guilty of a contrary conduct charge at the NRL judiciary.