Ipswich
State to run inquiry into how to deal with squabbling councillors
Queensland deals with roughly 1000 complaints about local councillors each year, with some deeming the system broken entirely.
- Julius Dennis
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Lawyers call for witnesses to alleged child sexual abuse at 1980s rugby league events
A man alleges he was abused by an authority figure while playing for an Ipswich and West Moreton primary schools squad.
- Julius Dennis
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- Queensland Police
Mother faces court accused of murdering four-year-old girl
Jessie Renee Phillips, 31, was remanded in custody after her daughter was found unresponsive in their home west of Brisbane.
- Julius Dennis and William Davis
Five in hospital, hundreds evacuated after ‘industrial-size’ chemical leak
Almost 900 people have been evacuated, with some requiring hospitalisation.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Man allegedly launched lengthy attack on teen before killing her
A teenager who was allegedly killed by her partner suffered a lengthy assault before a fatal blow to the head, a court has heard.
- Cloe Read
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- Queensland government
New crime prevention schools to be handpicked after dumped process
The Queensland government will now directly select providers for the three sites under a $50 million early intervention promise from the 2024 election.
- Matt Dennien
How SEQ councils compare on parking penalties – and Brisbane’s most costly offence
New data reveals a massive price gap between council areas, with Brisbane drivers often paying a premium for the same slip-up.
- William Davis
Man dies while attempting to fix ride-on lawn mower
The man in his 60s died at the scene west of Brisbane.
- William Davis
‘If you have haters you’re doing something right’: Gout Gout laughs off US barbs in 10-second bid
Gout Gout warmed up for his bid to join Lachlan Kennedy in the sub-10 second club in promising fashion, as he laughed off criticism of his 200-metre record.
- Nick Wright
Young girl’s body found in Brisbane River
Police divers recovered the seven-year-old’s body after a five-hour search, while a boy was taken to hospital.
- Louise Harris and William Davis