Allegations of stalking, sexual assault and inappropriate text messages are among a series of complaints against former Liberal National MP Jason Costigan.
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Sacked Newman minister wins $1.5m payout for hospital board job 'discrimination'
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has awarded $1.5 million to onetime Newman government assistant health minister Dr Chris Davis, saying he was deliberately overlooked for a medical position at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in 2014.
Potentially deadly bacteria threat emerges as flood clean-up continues
Health authorities in Townsville are warning of a potentially deadly soil-based disease that has landed several people in hospital as the flood clean-up continues in earnest across the north Queensland city.
'He wasn't in a good way': Stuck on a mobility walker in floodwaters, Des waited for rescue
Police release dramatic bodycam vision of the moment officers rescued a 79-year-old man from rising floodwaters that had swamped his home near Richmond in north-west Queensland.
Banks and insurers need to be 'lift their socks' to help Queensland flood victims
Banks and insurers must be “good corporate citizens” and show compassion to north Queenslanders affected by the floods, Deputy Premier Jackie Trad says, with insurers receiving 13,560 claims so far in the Townsville region.
Man released without charge after Brisbane woman's shooting death
A 43-year-old man helping Queensland police with the investigation into the shooting death of a woman at a semi-rural property in Karawatha is released without charge.
Matildas call-up beckons for AFLW's 'queen of the juggling act'
Brisbane centre back Jenna McCormick is juggling a career in the AFLW and W-League, but her impressive performances with the Roar means a spot in the Matildas’ World Cup squad is within reach.
Coffee trumps craft beer when it comes to the way Aussies socialise
As Australians continue to reach for their daily flat white, one Brisbane social researcher has discovered how cafes have changed the way we socialise.
Woman killed after shooting at a Brisbane property
Police respond to reports of a shooting at a semi-rural property in Brisbane and find the body of a 40-year-old woman.
Inspired Brisbane Heat unveil new 'Bash Brothers' in win over Melbourne Stars
Ben Cutting hits 17-ball half century as he joins Max Bryant to star with the bat and keep Brisbane Heat’s BBL finals chances alive by beating Melbourne Stars by 10 wickets.