Lawyers acting for 6,000 people seeking compensation in the wake of the deadly flood disaster have told day four of court hearings they will vigorously defend claimants against accusations of “contributory negligence” being levelled by the Wivenhoe Dam operator.
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Why country towns are tough gigs for social workers dealing with family violence
Family violence workers in small, regional communities often have an extra burden to bear in what is already a difficult job — they may have grown up with the victim or the perpetrator.
Townsville win delivers Labor 48 seats but LNP refuses to concede
Scott Stewart officially wins the north-Queensland seat over the LNP’s Casie Scott, extending Labor’s lead over the LNP.
Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin makes ballet return after 18 years
After an absence of 18 years, the man known as Mao’s Last Dancer is returning to the ballet stage with one-off performance in The Nutcracker with the Queensland Ballet.
Palmer ordered to explain 'vibin' my style' tweet made while absent from court
The former federal MP is told to provide a sworn statement to the Federal Court explaining the tweet, “Hey memesters you vibin’ my style??” that came from his account.
Clive Palmer finally hands over Queensland Nickel documents
Mining magnate Clive Palmer is due back in court today, after finally handing over a cache of documents relating to multi-million-dollar payments Queensland Nickel made before the company collapsed.
QR can't promise more than three new trains before Commonwealth Games
Three new trains will hit the tracks on Monday, but Queensland Rail is unable to say whether there will be any more of the trouble-plagued New Generation Rollingstock rolled out before the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April.
Mural honours Brisbane punk royalty The Saints
We’ve already got The Go Between Bridge; now Brisbane has a street art shrine for The Saints.
ABC Brisbane's major shakeup for 2018 line-up
ABC Brisbane changes the way it serves up Breakfast, with Weekends’ presenter Rebecca Levingston to join Craig Zonca every weekday morning as his co-host in 2018.
As it happened: Australia goes 2-0 up in Ashes series with Adelaide victory
Australia beats England by 120 runs in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval to set up a 2-0 series lead. Look back at how the action unfolded in our live blog.