Politics
Queensland
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Anti-corruption
Something rotten in the state of Queensland
The seeds of local government corruption have been nurtured by fast-growing populations and development pressure and not enough oversight, say experts.
- by Mark Solomons
Latest
Queensland councils
Sacked Queensland mayor's appeal dismissed
The sacked mayor of a regional Queensland council insists "the truth will prevail" despite having his application for a judicial review of his dismissal denied.
- by Murray Wenzel
Farming
Queensland Parliament passes land clearing laws
While WWF-Australia said it was a win for koalas, wildlife and the Great Barrier Reef, farmers fear it will result in consumers being charged higher prices for beef.
Courts
Wagner thought Jones 'was going mad' when he blamed his family for flood deaths
Neil Wagner was giving evidence in Brisbane Supreme Court, where he and his brothers are suing the talkback host or $4.8 million in defamation.
- by Toby Mann
Queensland councils
Review waste contracts as No.1 priority: Ipswich ratepayers group
An administrator appointed to Ipswich City Council must calm staff and review waste contracts as a high priority, Ipswich Ratepayers and Residents Group says.
- by Tony Moore
Queensland councils
'It turns out that warnings appear accurate': LNP fronts Premier on Ipswich
The Premier has been challenged over her dismissals of an MP's warnings, as the city lost its second mayor in less than a year.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Beer
Government brews up plans to strengthen Brisbane's craft beer scene
A team of beer experts are set to craft a plan to share Queensland beer with the world.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Farming
Labor MP pressured to cross the floor on tree clearing
The government's vegetation management laws, which is says are necessary to protect the environment, are expected to pass this week.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Courts
Jones' accusations sparked 10,000 comments: court hears
One of the brothers suing Alan Jones for $4.8 million says he's had tens-of-thousands of comments directed at him following the radio host's accusations.
- by AAP
Public housing
'Smell from fridge nearly killed us': Public housing rented on Airbnb
The state opposition has asked why a Gold Coast public housing property was rented out for $100 a night during the Commonwealth Games.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Government
Recommended shake-up of Queensland's taxes will not go ahead
An independent body had recommended Queensland should reform the tax system by removing or reducing stamp duties and insurance levies.
- by Felicity Caldwell