Isaac Regional Council insists there is nothing wrong with Adani paying more than $1 million in wages, housing and car costs for council staff members whose job is to scrutinise the company’s projects.
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How 'word detectives' are helping ancient languages wake from a deep sleep
All over the country all but 20 of the 250 Indigenous languages are highly endangered, but now they are finding a new voice with some being recreated from just 150 surviving words.
Horrors of domestic violence haunt victims in court — but there are calls for change
Domestic violence advocates want legislation reforms that would allow video evidence to be used in court proceedings instead of victims’ testimony, a move they say will increase the number of convictions.
Brisbane suburb raises $25k for 99yo war hero whose house burned down
More than 700 people have gathered at the Salisbury Bowls Club to fundraise for a decorated war veteran who tragically lost his home in a fire last month.
Seizing everyday items in raid on alleged bikie clubhouse all about 'disrupting' Rebels
A pool table, lights, musical instruments and other household items found during a raid on an alleged bikie clubhouse north of Brisbane could be used as evidence to have the premises declared a restricted premises.
'I was supposed to protect you': Child killer Rick Thorburn's confession letter
Child killer Rick Thorburn says he has “no memory” of murdering Tiahleigh Palmer, and says he still loves the 12-year-old girl whose life he brutally took.
Student's condition improves after high ropes course accident
A Brisbane teenager who was critically injured on a school camp ropes course on the Sunshine Coast is expected to make a recovery, according to his school.
Killer's wife knew Tiahleigh Palmer's body was being dumped, but kept family's secret
Julene Thorburn told police she knew her husband was loading the body of their dead foster daughter into the boot of their car but lied “out of fear” their family secret would be exposed.
Archaeology enthusiasts dig up the past at cemetery
Spending Saturday digging in the dirt at the local cemetery may not sound like your average weekend activity, but for Brisbane’s Time Team and Indiana Jones enthusiasts, it’s ideal.
'We fell for it': How Tiahleigh Palmer's killer played the grieving foster father
He thought he had gotten away with murder. After he killed Tiahleigh Palmer to protect his son, Rick Thorburn played the grieving foster father and spent months throwing police off the scent, until an anonymous tip-off brought down his web of lies.