Plans for a 17th NRL team have ramped up with the governing body to formally call for expressions of interest for a new Queensland license on Friday.

Long-term financial pressure on the state’s local councils are forcing drastic cuts to vital infrastructure in communities including public pools, libraries and waste services.

A Brisbane primary school has had a mass exodus of students at after families accused the school of letting bullies and violent behaviour run wild.

Dozens of new flights could soon take off over Brisbane skies every day even as fed-up locals bombard the national aviation watchdog with noise complaints.

For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at COURIERMAIL.com.au/ 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.