Ken Fleming QC, counsel assisting the coroner at the Dreamworld tragedy inquest, has condemned Shine Lawyers for spruiking a civil lawsuit against the theme park while hearings are still underway.
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Adani gets 20 per cent boost in coal exports via Abbot Point
Queensland’s coordinator-general has granted Indian mining giant Adani a 20 per cent boost in coal export capacity through its Abbot Point terminal in north Queensland.
Strawberry farmers recovering a month on from needle scare
Nearly a month since a strawberry with a needle in it was reported to Queensland Police, authorities have not revealed the source of the initial contamination, as life slowly returns to normal for strawberry growers.
Avocado prices set to fall as supply smashes demand
Avocado supply in Australia has skyrocketed, meaning the much-loved smashed avo could become a little more affordable.
New strangulation charge laid against Sunshine Coast health executive
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service executive Piotr Swierkowski will spend a third night in custody as police charge him over another allegedly violent domestic incident.
'Nothing would have changed the outcome': Paramedics describe Dreamworld chaos
First responders to the Dreamworld ride tragedy say the best doctors or medical equipment would not have been able to save the four victims who were thrown into the water after a ride malfunction.
Whale, whale, whale. What do we have here?
A six-metre “whale” being transported on the back of a truck through Brisbane turns plenty of heads, and even catches the attention of police.
Clive Palmer drops $1.8 billion lawsuit that 'should never have been filed'
After accusing Queensland Nickel’s liquidators of a “politically motivated witch-hunt”, Clive Palmer withdraws a $1.8 billion damages claim six months after lodging it with the Supreme Court.
Want a tender steak? Science could have the answer with shockwave technology
Scientists say the eating quality of tough cuts of meat like shank, silverside and chuck steak can be improved using shockwave technology.
Council knew of 'unfair and unlawful' treatment of workers for three years, emails reveal
Emails provided to the ABC reveal Brisbane City Council (BCC) knew about allegations of unfair and unlawful treatment relating to its sub-contracted IT workers almost three years ago — despite Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s assertion the Council only recently became aware of the issue.