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A secretive development arm of Ipswich City Council broke corporate laws, cut questionable property deals and inappropriately donated $10,000 to an elite school attended by the children of three of its directors, according to state government auditors.

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Brass fittings and taps found to cause elevated levels of lead in drinking water continue to be installed in homes, businesses and schools, experts say.

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Tourism and business leaders lash out at Hobart’s Lord Mayor for criticising Dark Mofo and suggesting the council withdraw its support for the winter festival.

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Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has called for Australians to support farmers and graziers in drought-affected communities by visiting rural communities to help generate an alternative income.

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The Queensland Planning Minister overturns a central Queensland council’s decision to reject an island development off Gladstone, even though the council says it’s too big and not needed.

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Amita doesn’t know what else she can do to protect her 17-month-old daughter after a study finds she’s just one of hundreds of Mount Isa children under the age of five with concerning lead levels. While the mine continues to reduce its emissions, critics and a senior minister say more needs to be done.

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Despite all but one of the major targets for Canberra’s light rail being missed, the ACT Government is still adamant it will be up and running at some point this year.

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Brisbane City Council is moving to stop townhouses and apartments being built in areas for single homes, as part of a new plan under Brisbane’s Future Blueprint.

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One of Brisbane’s iconic business, Rankins on the Mall Newsagency, is closing today after almost 36 years to be demolished by the council and replaced with a fountain.

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Three ladies in their 70s and 80s channel Beyonce to fight council plans to demolish their beloved Chadstone Bowls Club.

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