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Government considers sinking old trains for a rollingstock reef

Government considers sinking old trains for a rollingstock reef

Queensland's old trains could support new life as an underwater attraction to be sunk in south-east Queensland.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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Booted from the LNP, Costigan vows to remain in Parliament
LNP

Booted from the LNP, Costigan vows to remain in Parliament

After being dumped by the LNP over harassment allegations, Jason Costigan has hinted he will run again at the next election.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Racing identity was the Liberal National Party's biggest donor
Government

Racing identity was the Liberal National Party's biggest donor

Official data reveals Labor had a bigger election war chest leading into the state election, as a property developer donation ban cruelled LNP's fighting fund.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
LNP expels Whitsunday MP Jason Costigan from party
LNP

LNP expels Whitsunday MP Jason Costigan from party

It comes after two women have come forward to make complaints about LNP backbencher Jason Costigan.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
The future of women at Tattersall's Club hangs on letter of the law
City life

The future of women at Tattersall's Club hangs on letter of the law

A court challenge has been launched to challenge a historic vote to change the rules at the formerly men-only Brisbane club.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Allegations of 'disgusting behaviour' led to LNP backbencher's suspension
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LNP

Allegations of 'disgusting behaviour' led to LNP backbencher's suspension

Suspended LNP member Jason Costigan has described allegations of a shirtless encounter as baseless.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
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Former LNP president takes donations fight to High Court
Property development

Former LNP president takes donations fight to High Court

The former LNP president is fighting the laws which forced him to give up his role with the party in the High Court.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Maverick LNP backbencher Jason Costigan suspended from the party
LNP

Maverick LNP backbencher Jason Costigan suspended from the party

An opposition backbencher has been suspended from the party after allegations of harassment.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Millionaire benefactor pulls support over Lady Cilento name change
Hospitals

Millionaire benefactor pulls support over Lady Cilento name change

Philanthropists have told Queensland's Children's Hospital to never contact them again.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Truck technology steers drowsy drivers back into their lanes
Trucking

Truck technology steers drowsy drivers back into their lanes

Technology is available now to make getting behind the wheel safer, as industry groups target zero fatalities on Australian roads.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
LNP leader admits to a 'few puffs' of weed in her youth
Deb Frecklington

LNP leader admits to a 'few puffs' of weed in her youth

LNP leader Deb Frecklington says she "got really sick" after taking marijuana and has never gone back.

  • by Felicity Caldwell