Manny Pacquiao uses his office as a Filipino senator to release a statement endorsing calls for a review of his loss to Jeff Horn in the ‘Battle of Brisbane’.
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New musical comedy about the life and politics of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen
The new play covers Sir Joh’s ascent to power, prime ministerial campaign and resignation using a range of 60s protest songs, disco and “gloriously trashy 80s songs”.
Do voters care about One Nation preference deals?
Voters in some Queensland electorates are contacted by a polling firm, asking their opinion about a hypothetical preference deal between the LNP and One Nation for the next state election.
Veteran swimming coach Lawrence slams 'bored' Tomic
Veteran swimming coach Laurie Lawrence tells Bernard Tomic “if you don’t want to be a winner, give it away” as sport psychologists wonder what is going on the deflated player’s personal life.
Patient suffers head injury after being 'crash tackled' by hospital security
Footage obtained by the ABC shows a patient at a hospital south of Brisbane being tackled to the ground by a private security guard, resulting in a deep gash to the woman’s head.
Resource boss calls for carrot and stick approach to domestic gas
Cutting GST distribution would send a powerful message to states not prepared to develop their own gas reserves, according to the Queensland Resources Council.
Parole shake-up triggered by grandmother's stabbing death
New parole guidelines are recommended in Queensland following the murder of 81-year-old Elizabeth Kippin, who was allegedly stabbed in her Townsville home last year by a man released on parole hours beforehand.
Clive Palmer and nephew sued over Queensland Nickel
Liquidators appointed by the Federal Government lodge a claim against Clive Palmer, his nephew Clive Mensink and 19 others for about half-a-billion dollars.
Coding workshops help Indigenous girls learn a new language
Young Indigenous girls are taught how to write code to help close a digital divide as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Ex-Bronco recruit breaks down at inquiry into Ackerman's death
Rugby league player Francis Molo, who was responsible for the tackle that killed James Ackerman, tells the Coroners Court in Brisbane he did not think he made a shoulder charge.