After paying just $1 to take over the mothballed Blair Athol coal mine, the TerraCom company, which has former Labor politicians on its board, is paid almost $5 million in “surplus” environmental funding by the Queensland Government.
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Indigenous groups call for bigger share of Adani jobs
Traditional owners say they deserve better than Adani’s current promise to hire Indigenous workers for its multi-billion-dollar coal mine in central Queensland.
'Petrified' 5yo's ordeal sparks debate on how young is too young to catch the bus
The case of a five-year-old girl left trapped on a Queensland school bus after falling asleep on her trip home sparks furious debate on social media over how young is too young to catch public transport alone.
Opposition calls for petrol price watch scheme for Queensland to stop 'fuel rip-off'
The Queensland Government needs to set up a petrol price watch scheme, the State Opposition says, after prices in Brisbane soared to almost $1.50 per litre on the first day of the new school year.
Palmer approved $170m from Queensland Nickel to himself, family: documents
Clive Palmer retrospectively approved more than $170 million in payments from Queensland Nickel to himself, family and his corporate interests during meetings late last year, which he chaired himself, court documents reveal.
Power pole crashes spark driver education campaign
You’ve crashed your car into a power pole and survived. Here’s how to avoid getting electrocuted or severely shocked as you escape the wreckage.
Government urged to intervene over resort fees turning dream homes into 'nightmare'
Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will make enquiries into a lease held by Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island, following concerns from property owners who fear going bankrupt because of rising annual fees.
Brisbane petrol prices soar to prices 12c higher than Sydney
Big fuel retailers are taking advantage of the back to school rush, with fuel prices in Brisbane rising about 20 cents in the past few days, the RACQ says.
Tommy Franklin hosts alcohol-free dance parties
Social media star ‘Dancing Tommy’ Franklin is out to prove to Australia that you do not need to be drunk to feel the funk.
After school care places shortage leaves parents 'scrambling'
Many working parents in Brisbane face a logistical nightmare about what to do with their kids before and after school with a massive shortage of after school care places in Brisbane.