Queensland schools are preparing young people for jail, an Indigenous leader says.
Category: Updates from Brisbane Times
Palaszczuk in 2010: 'We need this levy to stop these cowboy operators'
Queensland’s Labor state government was making a big mistake if it did not re-introduce a waste levy to stop a million tones of waste from New South Wales each year, according to the Queensland Conservation Council.
Gastro outbreak hits cruise ship docked at Brisbane
A gastro outbreak along Australia’s east coast has also been detected on a cruise ship.
Four Queensland coal mines face closure over dust monitoring shortfalls
Four Queensland coal mines could be closed after failing to meet dust monitoring obligations designed to protect workers’ health.
Queensland Parliament passes 'no body, no parole' laws
“No body, no parole” laws have passed Queensland Parliament with support from both the government and opposition.
Fundraising body created to restore the Old Museum
The building that once hosted the Royal Queensland Show will get a makeover under a new public fundraiser for its restoration.
Former Newcastle Knights and Kiwis star guilty of Gold Coast assault
A former New Zealand rugby league international has pleaded guilty to assaulting a model-turned-actress he was having an affair with.
Brisbane Traffic: Gateway Motorway crawling due to road 'sinking'
Afternoon traffic has slowed to a crawl on the Gateway Motorway after a section of the road appeared to sink “close to a foot”.
Near-record number of confirmed flu cases in Queensland
More than 3500 cases were confirmed across the state in just one week.
Noel Pearson calls for republic delay until Indigenous vote can be held
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson says constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people needs to come before other referendums are held.