A class action against the Queensland government over a “racist” police response to a now-infamous death in custody and resulting riots on Palm Island could cost almost $40 million, lawyers claim.
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Dozens gather at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in support of Chase Walker-Steven
Dozens of supporters of Chase Walker-Steven and his parents gathered at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, four days after the family fled the state and sparked a frantic Amber Alert search.
Mystery Queenslander, fined 1500 times, owes state $390,000
Meet the Queenslander with the dubious honour of having the highest number of outstanding debts to the State Penalties Enforcement Register.
Former male prostitute who had sex with a 15-year-old now wants career in law
A former male prostitute who had sex with a 15-year-old boy is now fighting to join the legal profession
Elderly driver crashes car into Brisbane sports club
The man careered through the smoking area before hitting Gallopers Sports Club in Hamilton.
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games public transport plans become clearer
Public car parks, school grounds, council parks and leased private land will be transformed into temporary park ‘n’ ride sites to move thousands of fans to the Commonwealth Games.
Brisbane Traffic: Bruce Highway crash delays Sunshine Coast trips
The dreaded long weekend crawl back from the Sunshine Coast is living up to all expectations after a Bruce Highway crash north of Brisbane.
Why regions must be part of Brisbane's New World City mission
My business Little Tokyo Two and the State Library of Queensland created a “Business Studio” about 12 months ago with an intention to fit the gap between having an idea and deciding to start it – essentially a feeder to the rest of the ecosystem.
Queensland needs zebras, not unicorns: Jock Fairweather
First off, we need to deduce what exactly the word “startup” means. I like to break it down into two categories – “Unicorns” and “Zebras”.
Man denied bail after replica handgun siege in Windsor
Brisbane man remanded in custody after lengthy stand-off with police.

