The Queensland government is calling on the Commonwealth to fund the lion's share of upgrades to the Bruce Highway, which has been labelled a national disgrace after a series of fatal crashes.

A council has green-lit a Queensland blueberry farm after it was contentiously revealed infrastructure work began on the site before local government approval.

Authorities head out to search for a large crocodile seen swimming around two popular islands where tourists and holiday-makers have been warned to be alert.

David Crisafulli promises a 100-day review of Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics infrastructure if his party wins government as works begin on a direct rail line from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast. 

Farmers and regional shire groups are worried the shutdown of 3G next month will leave them without a phone signal, but Telstra says 4G coverage will be equivalent to the 20-year-old 3G footprint.