BRISBANE’S BIGGEST STORIES FOR WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL, THIS IS THE SCOOP...

1.    Steven Miles has set an ambitious target to appoint key players to the independent Olympics delivery body in the coming weeks, as the government moves to ease the political burden of Games decision-making. 
2.    Former Test cricketer Michael Slater denied bail over domestic violence charges. The 54-year-old faces 19 charges relating to alleged incidents on the Sunshine Coast between December and April. 
3.    Almost 60 per cent of Australians have experienced road rage, according to a new study. 
4.    Toxicology experts have warned people against picking or consuming wild mushrooms - as authorities investigate a second case of suspected mushroom related deaths within the space of 10 months. 
5.    Smart ticketing has started on Brisbane ferries as of yesterday.