Citipointe referred to Queensland HRC
Parents and ex-students of Citipointe Christian College will file complaints with Queensland's Human Rights Commission over the school's enrolment contracts.
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Qld to join Vic with Nazi, hate symbol ban
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is cracking down on extremists and proposes a bill to ban the public display of hate symbols such as the Nazi flag in Queensland.
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Qld locals alarmed about Arrow’s gas plans
Locals in Queensland's Scenic Rim region have called on the state government to cancel Arrow Energy's two coal seam gas leases in their region.
Teen death: dad says verdict wait terrible
The verdict in a trial of three teens accused of being in a fight that led to 17-year-old Jack Beasley's fatal stabbing may not be known for at least a month.
Qld premier defends legal cost secrecy
The Queensland premier has denied ordering four Labor MPs to suppress the legal costs of the former treasurer's case against the corruption watchdog.
Qld govt rejects bid to curb Casino hours
The Queensland Government has rejected curbing casino trading hours and says late-night violence has reduced since a one-punch attack that killed a teenager.
Stab trial teens ‘casual about violence’
Three teens accused of being in a fight that led to 17-year-old Jack Beasley's fatal stabbing have failed in their bid to have their charges dismissed.
Qld pilot fights PTSD claim in court
The first officer on a Boeing 717 aircraft travelling from Alice Springs to Brisbane in 2018 is involved in court action after the engine failed mid-flight.
Qld passes rental bond, debt recovery laws
The Queensland government says new laws guarantee funding for the tenancy authority, while the LNP claims renters' bonds will be used for "dodgy accounting".
Court sequel to body found in garage
A man charged with murder after a 48-year-old was found dead with significant head injuries at a house south of Brisbane has had his case mentioned in court.
Qld govt MPs block release of documents
A bid to publish the corruption watchdog's legal costs in its case against former Labor treasurer Jackie Trad has been vetoed by Queensland government MPs.
Delay in ex-MP Andrew Laming court action
The Australian Electoral Commission's action against former MP Andrew Laming over Facebook posts published before the 2019 federal election has been delayed.
Qld by-election set after LNP MP’s switch
A by-election for the central Queensland electorate of Callide has been set after its former Liberal National MP Colin Boyce was elected to federal parliament.
Qld govt reluctant to set up flu jab hubs
The Queensland government has ruled out setting up hubs to administer free flu vaccines for now amid concerns about a lack of supply at GP clinics.
Attempted triple murder charges for ute driver over police crash
A man will face court charged with three counts of attempted murder after a crash involving Queensland police officers.
Man denied bail after two Brisbane sieges
A man charged with multiple offences after sieges in Brisbane will remain in custody after being denied bail.
Group targeted before stabbing, court told
Before 17-year-old Jack Beasley was fatally stabbed on the Gold Coast a group of teenagers were looking for someone to "roll for drugs", a court has heard.
“Wheelie” unusual charity race raises $105K in COVID comeback
One of Australia’s most unusual charity fundraisers has made a strong comeback, raising over $100,000 in far north Queensland.
Qld man stabbed after car park altercation
A southeast Queensland man has denied murdering a 31-year-old, but admits stabbing him after an altercation at a shopping centre on Father's Day 2019.
Qld Government makes flu jabs free amid rise in cases
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced free flu jabs across the state amid a rise in cases in 2022.
Man in custody, arrows fired, in four day Whitsunday siege
A siege in a home unit block in the Queensland Whitsundays region has ended after almost four days, during which it’s alleged a man shot arrows at police.
Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk
Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics.
Police warn of remote travel risks after Cape York search and rescue
Four people have been found safe after an extensive search and rescue operation in remote country on western Cape York Peninsula.
Man stabbed during fight in Brisbane unit
A 33-year-old man is fighting for life after he was stabbed multiple times in a fight that allegedly broke out between a group in a Brisbane unit.
Qld farmers unprotected from CSG sinking
Queensland's coal seam gas regulator has called for laws to regulate land subsidence caused by fossil fuel extraction and to protect farmers impacted.
Cherbourg call centre creates local jobs
In an Australian first, the Aboriginal community of Cherbourg has officially opened a community call centre that will provide much-needed local jobs.
Qld cops seek witnesses to Logan killing
Queensland detectives want to speak to anyone who was on a quiet Logan street last weekend as part of a probe into the killing of local man Avzi Ejupi.
Satanist group founder may face charges
A man may face prosecution over a bid to have Satanism taught at Queensland schools after failing to explain why he should not be charged for allegedly lying.
Electric car share service launches on Gold Coast
A Queensland tech start-up has launched an electric car share scheme on the Gold Coast it says is the future of mobility in Australia
Doctors slam Qld govt’s hospital failures
Queensland doctors say federal government failings don't excuse state government shortfalls on capacity problems in public hospitals.
COVID supply delays postpone Queensland health procedures
Queensland Health will postpone non-urgent elective medical imaging procedures due to a critical world-wide shortage of contrast solutions.