Fraser Barton

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Laine Clark |Fraser Barton

1 week ago | canberratimes.com.au | Laine Clark |Fraser Barton

Almost every building in Thargomindah was affected by floodwaters. Photo: Dominic Giannini/AAP PHOTOSThe record flooding at Thargomindah was devastating enough. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your area"It was like a bomb had hit it," local Donna Humphris told AAP.

2 weeks ago | au.news.yahoo.com | Fraser Barton |Lloyd Jones

Brisbane 2032 Olympic sites will be exempt from planning laws as officials race against time to get the Games venues built. But the Queensland government's move to help ensure infrastructure is completed has come under fire, with an advocacy group describing it as a "slap in the face". The clock is ticking for the Games after the state government finally confirmed its venue blueprint in March, more than 1300 days after Brisbane was named host city.

2 weeks ago | nit.com.au | Fraser Barton

Victims of domestic violence could be at greater risk of criminalisation under a plan to give police rapid protection powers, advocates warn. Violence victims will be given fast-tracked police protection in Queensland for up to 12 months under legislation tabled to parliament on Wednesday. Officers will have powers to issue immediate police protection directions, which is also hoped to reduce trauma through exposure to the courts.

2 weeks ago | canberratimes.com.au | Fraser Barton

New laws will give police rapid protection powers for domestic violence victims. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOSThere are fears sweeping news laws designed to tackle domestic violence may backfire and misidentify victims as perpetrators.