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

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

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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
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
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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
'Pressure cooker' tribunal squeezed for cash ahead of lemon laws
Courts

'Pressure cooker' tribunal squeezed for cash ahead of lemon laws

The state's new "lemon" car laws are likely to leave a sour taste if the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal is not given more money, a lawyer has argued.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Sydney's 'stupid housing prices' are Queensland's gain
Jackie Trad

Sydney's 'stupid housing prices' are Queensland's gain

Queensland is enjoying a resurgence of interstate migration, as people flee unaffordable Sydney.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Billionaire Sultan of Brunei gave police $14,000 cash, register shows
Government

Billionaire Sultan of Brunei gave police $14,000 cash, register shows

Several Queensland police officers were assigned to the Sultan, one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, during his stay in Cairns.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Andrew Bartlett recovering well after cancer surgery
Greens

Andrew Bartlett recovering well after cancer surgery

Former senator and now House of Representatives hopeful, Andrew Bartlett, 54, is recovering well after surgery to remove his prostate after a cancer scare over Christmas.

  • by Tony Moore