The rules around how households with solar panels use and sell excess energy stored on batteries could be tightened in a Queensland Government crackdown to ensure taxpayers do not foot a $1 billion bill.
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What these fowls lack in feathers they make up for in fashion
While they might not be in full feather, these fowls are in full fashion in a bid to stay warm in the chilly winter months.
Cancer-stricken toddler gets dream ride in home-built Batmobile
A seriously ill toddler fulfils his dream of being Batman for a day, driving through Brisbane’s streets with a police escort in a Queensland-built Batmobile for a surprise birthday party.
Dodgy building materials putting apartment residents at risk, construction group says
Some Queenslanders are living in “ticking time bombs” and are at risk of a deadly fire similar to the London tragedy, the state’s peak building and construction group Master Builders Queensland (MBQ) says.
Queensland budget a 'swindle and a con', Opposition Leader says in reply speech
Queensland Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls uses his budget reply speech to promise a vehicle registration freeze, no forced redundancies in the public service and no “deal” with One Nation.
Eto Nabuli goes from Fijian hotel porter to Wallabies debutant
Fiji-born winger Eto Nabuli, the one-time hotel porter identified by rugby league legends Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler, will make his Wallabies debut on Saturday against Scotland in Sydney.
Electoral commission a 'secretive, authoritarian' organisation
The Electoral Commission of Queensland is a secretive, authoritarian organisation with many management, communication and technology problems, according to a review of the 2016 local government elections.
Post office admirer won't letter good thing die
Meet the Brisbane man using photographs to capture the changing face of more than 800 post offices throughout Australia.
Broncos say Milford needs surgery on shoulder, but could wait for season's end
The Brisbane Broncos say star pivot Anthony Milford “definitely” needs shoulder surgery, but they want to test out how the injury stands up to the rigours of first-grade football first.
MP 'coward' for attack on Ipswich Mayor, councillors over 'private jets, travel'
Queensland MP Rob Pyne defends himself among a storm of criticism after he used parliamentary privilege to question the integrity of Ipswich councillors — including former mayor Paul Pisasale.



