Pleas For Liquor Restrictions In North QLD 24/02/23

Published: Feb. 23, 2023, 6 p.m.

The mayors of the two biggest cities in Queensland tropical north have pleaded for a Northern Territory-style liquor restriction to be introduced to curb alcohol-fuelled crime in their regions.

A Brisbane barrister has been accused of offering and giving benefits to former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, including paying for prostitutes, for him to promote a commercial development.

The potentially lifesaving bone marrow for a critically ill child is finally on a flight to Brisbane, but will need to be tested to judge if it is still viable for transplant, leaving the young boy’s life in limbo.

And in sport, leading Broncos stars insist they are hellbent on avenging last year’s nightmare finish and possess the roster to play finals football this season.

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