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Judge calls CFMEU behaviour 'flagrant and systematic' intimidation
The CFMEU and 19 of the union’s officials are slapped with a $817,500 fine over building site shutdowns that saw unionists block cars and call workers “scabs, grubs and dogs”.
More than 200 homes inundated as Ingham flood peaks
Authorities rescue people from inundated houses near Ingham as floodwaters isolate parts of north Queensland, stranding dozens of school students in the process.
'A slap in the face': Flooded outback residents slam airlines over $1,000 one-way flights
Flooded outback north Queensland residents who are stuck after road closures cut off their towns, accuse Virgin and Qantas of price gouging during a time of hardship.
Boss sentenced to seven years' jail for electrocution of employee and 'cover up'
Jason Garrels was electrocuted after carrying a switchboard in heavy rains at a construction site for townhouses. His boss will now go to prison after a court finds he did not install safety switches and then tried to cover it up.
Former Queensland energy minister in hot water over board appointment
An executive whose resume was privately emailed to then-energy minister Mark Bailey by a union mate was appointed to the Energy Queensland board two weeks later.
70 kids stranded at school camp, water inundating homes in Ingham
More than 70 primary school students who are stranded at a school camp north of Townsville are safe despite floodwaters continuing to rise in north Queensland with homes and businesses in Ingham becoming inundated.
Floodwaters still rising in Ingham, homes safe for now but town cut off
Streets and yards are under water in the north Queensland town of Ingham, where the flooded Herbert River continues to rise. Residents are being warned to stock up on enough food and water for three to four days.
Cairns woman reunited with long-lost diamonds found in drawer after 17 years
The mystery of Cairns’ lost diamonds that were found during a fastidious bond clean has been solved with police finally reuniting them with their owner, who believed they were stolen 17 years ago.
Lodge's NRL return questioned again as he makes Broncos debut
Matt Lodge makes his return to the NRL in Brisbane’s 34-12 loss to St George Illawarra in the 2018 season opener, as his place in the game is met by renewed questioning.