Donations to Cyclone Debbie appeal drop in ocean compared to 2011
Donations to the Cyclone Debbie appeal have come in at $2.8 million so far - a small drop in the ocean compared to the 2011 floods.
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Felicity Caldwell
Felicity Caldwell covers politics for brisbanetimes.com.au
Very few pubs and clubs have bought ID scanners despite the clock ticking
Pubs and clubs will be handed $4000 to install ID scanners as concerns mount they will be forced to close early if they do not meet the deadline to have the machines ready to go in less than three months.
Croc safaris could be a boon for communities: Traditional owner
Encouraging wealthy tourists to ditch big game safaris for a croc shooting adventure in Queensland could be a boon for Indigenous communities, a traditional owner says.
Cull the crocs or we'll block the budget: Katter
Maverick MP Robbie Katter is threatening to block the Queensland government's budget if it does not agree to his crocodile culling and safari legislation.
Only eight taxi licence holders have not applied for compensation as $60m is paid out
Almost $60 million has been paid out to taxi and limousine licence holders through the government's transition scheme, following the legalisation of ride sharing companies such as Uber.
Census data reveals the typical Queenslander. Turns out it is (almost) Kate Jones
Ashgrove MP Kate Jones may be known for toppling a premier, but it turns out she's also (almost) the typical Queenslander.
Tourists would be lured to Qld to shoot crocodiles in new plan
Hunters would be able to go on safari in north Queensland to shoot crocodiles under new laws proposed by Katter's Australian Party.
Push for greater police powers at Gold Coast Games
The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will be a target for terrorist attacks, a top police officer has warned.
Uber v taxis battle continues with parties laying out where they stand
You might think a truce was called in the Uber and taxi war when ride sharing was legalised in September 2016.
Review into toddler Mason Lee's death won't be released publicly
The Queensland government will introduce legislation forcing more agencies to conduct internal reviews following the death of a child.
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