The Queensland Government confirms cladding on Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital is combustible, after tests were conducted in the wake of London’s Grenfell Tower inferno tragedy.
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Brisbane's red staircase transformed in street art project
Local artists from around Brisbane are asked what kind of world they would like to live in when tasked with designing flags for a street art project in Brisbane’s CBD.
Rogue Brisbane tyre company ordered to clean up
A rogue tyre recycling operator, who has had two fires at his business in Brisbane’s south, is handed clean-up notices.
Delays for Brisbane commuters with more bus drivers on strike
Hundreds of Brisbane bus drivers walked off the job again this morning, while the union continues negotiations with council over a new enterprise agreement.
What do the resignations of Waters and Ludlam mean for the Senate?
Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters have made shock announcements that they are leaving the Senate. So what exactly is going on, and why are they having to stand down?
Indigenous artist accuses Australian Border Force of racial profiling
A prominent Indigenous artist from Queensland alleges he was racially profiled and “interrogated” by Australian Border Force staff on his return to Australia from a diplomatic trip to Indonesia.
Who is Larissa Waters?
Canadian-born deputy Greens leader Larissa Waters is resigning from the Senate after realising she had not renounced her dual citizenship when running for office. Here’s a look at her political career up to now.
Tearful Larissa Waters quits Senate in latest Greens citizenship bungle
Deputy Greens leader Larissa Waters resigns from the Senate after realising she holds dual citizenship — less than a week after Scott Ludlam quit following a similar eligibility scandal.
Is too much pressure being placed on prep students?
A former primary school teacher of 30 years believes prep students are being pushed to learn too early and therefore losing their love of education.
More bus driver strikes coming, as fog compounds industrial action
Bus drivers are expected to strike again tomorrow in Brisbane after a two-hour strike today, with commuter disruptions compounded by a thick, slow-moving fog.