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Anti-alcoholic violence police team disbanded ahead of report

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A crack police unit targeting booze-fuelled violence has been disbanded just days before the Government is handed a crucial report on how to tackle the problem.

Trendy new brews revive a flat beer market

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The Australian beer market is undergoing the sort of renaissance seen in the wine sector 20 years ago, with a slew of microbreweries emerging to slake drinkers' thirst for new and interesting beers

Restaurants fined over cockroach infestations

A pizza restaurant in Brisbane's south has been fined $60,000 after a council inspection found it was infested with cockroaches.

Stubbies, glasses banned at Queensland pubs and clubs

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Eight Queensland pubs and clubs have been slapped with total bans on the use of glass - including stubbies - as the state government shifts its alcohol-fulled violence campaign up a gear.

Bob Atkinson raises concerns over way police engage with public

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Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson has voiced concerns police may be getting too heavy-handed in dealings with people in southeast Queensland hot spots.