200 crew stood down as Depp beaches Pirates 5

Karl Quinn 1:06 AM   Production on the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film on the Gold Coast has ground to a halt because of Johnny Depp's prolonged absence.

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Latest state news

Palaszczuk to decide Labor MP Billy Gordon's fate

Embattled Labor MP Billy Gordon is facing claims of domestic violence.

Amy Remeikis 10:26 AM   Annastacia Palaszczuk is faced with deciding the fate of a Labor MP who failed to disclose his criminal history - and her decision could also determine the future of her government.

Second skydiver dies after Byron Bay accident

Skydiver Michael Vaughan has died in hospital.

8:22 AM   Tributes continue to flow for a champion skydiver who died a day after an horrific accident in northern NSW that killed his jump partner.

LNP would be ready for Cook by-election: Springborg

"There are some very serious questions here": Lawrence Springborg.

Cameron Atfield 10:09 PM   Potential byelection could see it take power in Queensland, the Opposition Leader said on Saturday.

Father charged with murder of toddler

Qld police

8:34 PM   A Queensland father has had a grievous bodily harm charge upgraded to murder after his two-year-old son died in a Brisbane hospital.

Senate candidates line up for the LNP

Bill Glasson says he hopes his links to western and south-east Queensland will help him secure the Senate seat.

Cameron Atfield 1:00 AM   At least three Liberal National Party members are in contention to replace retiring Senator Brett Mason in the upper house ahead of next year's federal election.

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Australian toddler 'deported by proxy' to Solomon Islands: Family

Alexandra Teua has been "deported by proxy" to the Solomon Islands with her mother.

Cameron Atfield 1:00 AM   Queensland grandparents Michael and Judy Tait have been left heartbroken after their Australian grandchild was "deported by proxy" to the Solomon Islands.

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Long road to Rio for Queensland's Paralympics hopefuls

Bill Chaffey

Beth Newman 7:18 PM   Queensland's Paralympians got their first glimpse of Rio this week.

Tim Carmody issue threatens public's faith in Queensland's courts

 Chief Justice Tim Carmody

Rebecca Ananian-Welsh 1:00 AM   The government must quickly and discreetly revolve the dispute within the judiciary.

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The locked cockpit rule has worked against us

The cockpit has become a fortress in the wake of 9-11.

Sidney Dekker 1:00 AM   One of our defences against 9-11 style attacks has been used against us.

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50 years on, Merle Thornton remembers the protest that changed Queensland

Merle Thornton

Cameron Atfield 1:00 AM   This Tuesday will mark 50 years since one of Australian feminism's defining moments and, no doubt, Merle Thornton will have a beer to celebrate.

Search called off after surfer reports seeing a body in water

NSW police

Su-Lin Tan, Jorge Branco 5:53 PM   Gold Coast police have called off a search for a body spotted off Palm Beach on the Gold Coast.

Refugees, fracking and cyclones are three sides of the same coin

Australia ignores the struggles of other countries at its own risk, writes Peter Catt.

Peter Catt 1:00 AM   The world is interconnected and we are fools to ignore problems and think they won't affect us.

Massive street fight breaks out in Mt Isa

Police.

2:22 PM   About 300 people have been caught up in a violent street brawl in Queensland.

Bill Glasson confirms LNP candidacy for vacant Senate seat

GLASSON AFR PHOTOGRAPH BY GLENN HUNT 9th February 2014.
NEWS- Bill Glasson in Bulimba a day after the by-election in the seat of Griffith , Queensland.

Cameron Atfield 12:25 PM   High-profile former Griffith candidate Bill Glasson has confirmed his candidacy for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Brett Mason.

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Carmody should make face-saving exit

Chief Justice Tim Carmody.

Graeme Orr   COMMENT: Supreme Court impasse cannot continue for years.

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Banana outbreak prompts biosecurity review

The Panama TR4 disease could have a devastating impact on the Queensland banana industry

Tony Moore   Departmental staff cuts by Newman to come under spotlight.

Pub changes hard to swallow for patrons

Shots would be banned after midnight under a Labor government plan.

Amy Remeikis   However, police union welcomes planned pubs and clubs reforms.

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Review all Newman legislation: Senate

Former premier Campbell Newman.

PUP-instigated inquiry suggests ban on "fracking" in Queensland.

Government MP heads PCCC

Acting PCCC chairman Peter Russo.

Amy Remeikis   Labor had vowed non-government MP would be at helm.

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Labor MP referred to police

Embattled Labor MP Billy Gordon is facing claims of domestic violence.

Amy Remeikis   Premier asks commissioner to probe allegations against Gordon.

State's top 10 late night eating spots

Where do you go when the urge for cheesy goodness strikes late at night?

Late night food options are happily on the rise in Queensland and the BT team has come up with 10 of the best.

Carmody says he won't quit

Chief Justice Tim Carmody.

Chief Justice promises to explain courts turmoil.

Lord Mayor plays Easter bunny

The Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust has donated more than 23,000 eggs since 2007.

Gianni Tills   About 2000 underprivileged kids to get unexpected visit.

MP told to 'get house in order'

Embattled Labor MP Billy Gordon is facing claims of domestic violence.

Amy Remeikis   Mother accuses Member for Cook of dodging child support.

Man arrested over $1m fraud

A man has been arrested over alleged domestic violence.

Kim Stephens   Annerley man's skills prized by bikie gangs, police say.

Toddler's dad could face murder charge

Hospital

A father accused of causing life-threatening injuries to his toddler could be charged with the boy's murder.

Fuel tanker rolls north of Brisbane: Driver killed, another injured

One man dead, one injured after fuel tanker and van crash on D'Aguilar Hwy near Kilcoy.

Jorge Branco   One person is dead and another has been taken to hospital after a collision between a fuel tanker and a van north of Brisbane.

'Two families will never be the same'

Ashleigh Humphrys, 20, was killed in a hit and run in Toowong about 4am on Sunday March 22.

Kim Stephens   Police Union stops short of condemning media coverage.

Bleijie slammed as 'incompetent'

Former Queensland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie.

Amy Remeikis   "Confidentiality meant nothing to Bleijie", says former Bar head.

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Highlights

A slim majority is enough

As Queensland's new Labor minority government sits down to determine its immediate priorities, it faces a difficult choice: hasten slowly, or seize the day?

Newman's 'zombie role' as decision looms

Labor will "almost certainly" be allowed to form government in Queensland as a caretaker government "can't go on forever".

LNP 'well ahead': Katters

While Labor is likely to form government, the Katters are leaning towards the LNP but "a sneeze could change government". Nine News

Newman must 'resign his commission'

Labor says Campbell Newman should resign at "6.01pm" Tuesday night but the LNP says they are trying to "snatch the keys to the Executive Building".

Labor will 'restore good government'

Key independents vow to "work with anyone" as Labor is favoured to win government after an historic Queensland election. Nine News

LNP must 'eat humble pie'

Katter party MPs say it will be 'very difficult to negotiate' with a Tim Nicholls led LNP.

Prepare for another election: Seeney

A new minority government will be a "complete disaster": Seeney.

Storm pounds Gold Coast

Hail, lightning and powerful winds hit the Gold Coast on Tuesday afternoon. Nine News

Violent storm lashes city

A violent storm swept quickly across Brisbane on November 27, causing widespread damage.

Qld research could save soldiers' lives

Scientists developing a drug to help troops critically wounded on battlefield.

New honour tolls for CQ flying ace

One of Queensland's most important historical figures will be honoured in Italy next year.

Schoolies 2014: It's not all about the children

Our hearts are full of pride for our kids, but there's a part which feels a little heavy.

Photos could hold key to coral health

Qld researchers analysing half a million photographs in a bid to understand coral.

Obama puts Qld tourism tagline back on map

"Beautiful one day, and then perfect the next" - US President a tourism operator's dream.

G20 protesters burn Australian flag

Indigenous protesters set fire to the Australian flag at Roma Street Parklands on Sunday.

Barack Obama's "Brisbane speech" in full

US President Barack Obama gives a rousing speech at the University of Queensland during the G20 summit

Brisbane comes of age, again, with G20

Bravo, Brisbane. Your tag as a “new world city” has been justified.

Push to keep Brisbane sign

Having a permanent Brisbane sign is "under discussion" with plans to "create a better city" after the successful G20 summit.