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Roar and Mariners remain winless after goalless draw
The Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners are still waiting for their first A-League wins this season after playing out an unremarkable 0-0 draw.
300 athletes to shed light on impact of repetitive concussion
Justin Clarke was a promising defender for the Brisbane Lions when a head knock at a training session was so severe he was forced to retire. Now a groundbreaking study is hoping to shed some light on how repetitive concussion affects the brain.
LNP pledges power bill savings of $160, scraps renewable energy subsidies
Queensland’s publicly owned generators would be de-amalgamated, power company assets would be written down and renewable energy subsidies scrapped as the LNP aims to cut household electricity bills by $160 next year.
Bartender spearheading campaign to stop sexual assaults
Sexual assault victim Nikki Keating was told she should feel “fortunate” her attacker had “got lucky” when she reported the incident. Now, she’s trying to change the culture of her industry, as the Sex Discrimination Commissioner prepares to launch a workplace harassment survey.
LNP promise to duplicate part of M1, while Premier stuck in traffic
At the same time the Liberal National Party promises a new alternative for south-east Queensland’s often gridlocked M1 motorway, the Premier and her campaign bus are stuck on the busy arterial road.
Amazon's pending arrival signals online fresh fruit and vegie retailers food fight
As Amazon’s new Australian warehouse fills up, fresh produce markets are eyeing a slice of the online giant’s business.
Adani conflict of interest claim will be 'severe test' of Palaszczuk leadership
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk must dig deep if she is to stay on the course that Labor strategists had set of daily policy pitches and smiling campaign appearances, while also facing another barrage of questions about the Adani mess, writes Chris O’Brien.
Palaszczuk's Adani loan veto decision 'jeopardises mine project'
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s decision to not support a concessional Federal Government loan for the Adani coal mine could halt the multi-billion-dollar project, Northern Australia Minister Matt Canavan says.
Grantham floods defamation case over 60 Minutes story to proceed
A defamation case against Channel Nine over a 60 Minutes story on the 2011 Grantham floods will proceed after the Queensland Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the prominent Wagner family, who own town’s the local quarry.