The grandparents fighting to change Queensland’s mandatory reporting laws for childcare workers to report suspected child abuse cases break down in tears as the bill passed through State Parliament.
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Rob Katter pushes to split Queensland into two states
Katter’s Australian Party is pushing ahead with its call to split Queensland into two states, proposing a boundary be decided by the Queensland Redistribution Commission or another independent body.
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.
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.
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 aerospace company to fix Australian Army's tank engines on home soil
A Queensland company starts work on rebuilding the engines of the nation’s battle tanks for the first time on home soil, saving the Australian Army a significant amount of time and money.
New youth justice bill to move 17yos out of adult jails introduced to Queensland Parliament
Proposed new laws to move 17-year-olds out of Queensland’s adult jails are so complex that courts will have to decide which minors to deal with under the youth justice system, Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath admits.
NRL finals week two: Another Queensland derby and the game's best attacks go head to head
Get set for a heart-pounding second week of the NRL finals as the Cowboys and Broncos rivalry resumes and the game’s most attack-minded teams do battle.
Mitch Larkin splits with coach Michael Bohl in Rio Olympics aftermath
Olympic medallist Mitch Larkin has split with his long-time coach Michael Bohl in a bid to find motivation for the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
North Queensland Cowboys lose Ethan Lowe for remainder of NRL finals
An injury-hit North Queensland Cowboys are reeling from the news that back rower Ethan Lowe has been ruled out for the rest of the finals with a spinal complaint.