Former Queensland Bar Association president Peter Davis QC has been made a justice of the Supreme Court, three years after publicly opposing the previous Liberal National Party government’s appointment of Tim Carmody as Chief Justice.
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Getting your lederhosen out of line makes this frau frown
Regina Schusdzarra, aka Mama Schnucki, makes it her mission to ensure Brisbane wears Bavarian dress correctly for Oktoberfest each year.
What you need to know for Riverfire this weekend
Ready for Riverfire? We’ve got the answers to your questions about how to best get into Brisbane for the fireworks, good viewing spots, what you can’t bring and how you can watch along from home.
Farmers want more say in kangaroo management
Farmers want more say in culling kangaroos, with estimates there are now around 50 million roos Australia-wide — putting pressure on food for livestock.
Paying tribute to Cooper Cronk, the most over-qualified third wheel in history
Despite two Dally M Medals, a Clive Churchill Medal and countless other team and individual honours, Cooper Cronk risks ending his career as a criminally underrated player.
Records broken as mercury reaches 40C in south-east Queensland
Unseasonal hot weather sees temperature records set in Ipswich, Gatton and Beaudesert. And it’s likely tomorrow won’t be much cooler.
Symphony of success for young regional musician
At just 15 years old, Isaac Graham is on his way to a remarkable career in music, with big goals ahead.
The 'incremental' change that could prove crucial for Peter Dutton
Queenslanders will be given a fresh set of electoral boundaries on Friday, and the changes could help protect senior minister Peter Dutton in a tight election race.
Accused killer was 'acting strange' after death, sister says
The sister of a man accused of murdering young Korean woman Eunji Ban in Brisbane’s CBD breaks down in tears while giving evidence at his trial, saying he admitted to doing something “really bad” in the hours after the killing.
Firies shovelling steaming garlic bread after Brisbane factory fire
A fire in a garlic bread factory causes a huge pile of the snack to steam in a cold room at Capalaba, south of Brisbane.