Queensland’s move to ditch a “homophobic, archaic law” that allowed gay panic as a partial defence for murder is welcomed by a Catholic priest who has been fighting for change since Wayne Ruks (pictured) was bashed to death in July 2008.
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Brisbane toll hike to pay for Inner City Bypass upgrade
Toll road costs in Brisbane will be jacked up to fund an upgrade of the Inner City Bypass, one of the capital’s most pivotal corridors.
Premier in dark over contracts awarded to director-general's wife's company
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk chastises her top bureaucrat, who has referred himself to the state’s corruption watchdog for not telling her about Government contracts awarded to a company his wife works for.
Builder loses more licences after Eagle Farm deaths
Queensland’s construction watchdog revokes three licences, including concreting, joinery and carpentry, that had been granted to a builder facing charges over the deaths of two workers.
AFLW grand final a once in a lifetime chance for fans, say Lions
Brisbane Lions marquee Sabrina Frederick-Traub hopes fans don’t miss a “once in a lifetime” event after the AFLW grand final’s shock switch to the Gold Coast.
Brisbane loses women's AFL grand final after Adele concerts
The first AFL Women’s grand final will be played on the Gold Coast after Brisbane’s Gabba surface was deemed unsafe following two major concerts by pop star Adele earlier this month.
Midwife 'not confident' of natural birth success, inquest told
A training midwife was “shocked” at the condition of a newborn baby who died of head injuries suffered during his birth at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, an inquest hears.
Maroon Festival celebrates more than just football
A new festival gives State of Origin fans the chance to experience what things are like inside the locker room before the big game.
AFLW grand final venue choice causes a commotion
The choice of venue for the inaugural AFLW grand final between Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows should be a simple decision.