Queensland News

Powderfinger bassist and live music venue owner John ‘JC’ Collins appointed QLD nightlife economy commissioner

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Powderfinger bassist and live music venue owner John ‘JC’ Collins appointed QLD nightlife economy commissioner

One of Powderfinger’s best releases was the chronically underrated 1998 album Internationalist. Now the Queensland government will be hoping the legendary Brisbane band’s bassist, John “JC” Collins, is himself something of an internationalist, having tasked him with turning the state’s nightlife into a jewel in its tourism crown. Collins, awarded a Medal of the Order … Read more

Howard Smith Wharves set for redevelopment six years after opening, Felons Barrel Hall to close

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Howard Smith Wharves set for redevelopment six years after opening, Felons Barrel Hall to close

Brisbane’s Felons Barrel Hall will close under a proposal to upgrade the riverfront Howard Smith Wharves precinct, with developers wanting to replace the popular drinking spot with a boutique hotel. Just six years after the CBD precinct was opened as a major food and dining hub, Artemus Group wants to rebuild it bigger and better. … Read more

AFL legend Tom Harley warns other parents after five-week-old son diagnosed with meningococcal

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AFL legend Tom Harley warns other parents after five-week-old son diagnosed with meningococcal

AFL legend and current Swans CEO Tom Harley, and his podcaster wife Felicity said they “did not know enough” about meningococcal disease when their five-week-old son Hugo contracted the potentially deadly infection. Now the couple are urging other parents to stay vigilant, with experts warning meningococcal disease cases are likely to spike this spring. Meningococcal … Read more

‘Life or death’ for patients amid lack of blood donors

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‘Life or death’ for patients amid lack of blood donors

Patients in Australia face a “life or death” situation if they need a stem cell match due to a critical shortage of blood donors, a cancer organisation has warned. There are about 1000 Australians urgently waiting for a living stem cell match, also known as a bone marrow match, at any one time, according to … Read more

Popular paint and sip studios Pinot & Picasso go into voluntary administration

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Popular paint and sip studios Pinot & Picasso go into voluntary administration

A number of Pinot & Picasso studios face an uncertain future after their parent companies entered voluntary administration. There are currently more than 40 Pinot & Picasso studios around Australia, allowing people to book a group painting session where they’re guided on how to recreate a piece of art while enjoying a few drinks. Salea … Read more

Newcastle doctor David Hogbin’s final words before being killed by crocodile in Cooktown, Far North Queensland

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Newcastle doctor David Hogbin’s final words before being killed by crocodile in Cooktown, Far North Queensland

The wife of a doctor killed by a crocodile in Far North Queensland has revealed her husband’s final words as he sacrificed himself in a brave act that likely saved her life. Newcastle doctor David Hogbin, 40, was on holiday with his wife Jane and their three young sons near Cooktown when he was taken … Read more

QLD’s 50 cent public transport fares to stay for at least for four years with LNP election promise

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QLD’s 50 cent public transport fares to stay for at least for four years with LNP election promise

Queenslanders will enjoy 50c public transport fares for at least four years, with both major parties committing to keep the scheme. The initiative — the first of its kind in Australia — has saved commuters $37 million, or $7 million a week, since it was introduced last month, with a substantial uptick in public transport … Read more

Two feared dead after car sinks into creek near Queensland New South Wales border

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Two feared dead after car sinks into creek near Queensland New South Wales border

A man and woman are feared dead after their car rolled down an embankment and into a creek near the Queensland and New South Wales northwest border. Police divers and investigators are making their way to Carwal Creek Bridge on Morialta Rd, south of Mungindi in Queensland, where the SUV crashed. One woman who was … Read more

Mum of baby burned in hot coffee attack at Brisbane park outraged at potential years-long wait for justice

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Mum of baby burned in hot coffee attack at Brisbane park outraged at potential years-long wait for justice

Messages of support from around the world have inspired the parents of a baby badly burnt by boiling coffee in a random attack at a Brisbane park. But the nine-month-old’s mother is still “very angry” that she may have to wait years for justice after the alleged attacker fled the country. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more

Outback music festival The Big Red Bash announces it will be taking a break in 2025

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Outback music festival The Big Red Bash announces it will be taking a break in 2025

Another Australian music festival has announced it will take a break, with organisers vowing to return bigger and better the following year — despite some scepticism from fans. The Big Red Bash, a 10,000-person outback festival in the Simpson Desert in Queensland, announced it would take a “gap year” in 2025. “After running non-stop since … Read more