Politics
Queensland
‘Anger’ over economic issues could deliver power to Dutton’s Coalition
Former Queensland Labor premier Anna Bligh says the Coalition could win the election outright, but the risk of minority government is real.
- by Sean Parnell
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Bus strike averted as workers reach pay deal with Brisbane City Council
The deputy mayor said the wage agreement ensured council staff would receive a pay rise well above inflation but well below “the outlandish initial claims by unions”.
- by Rosanna Ryan
Complaint lodged over Qantas Club photo the LNP used against Miles
A photo of Steven Miles drinking wine was placed on the parliamentary record by Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie. Miles says it was “a pretty low act”.
- by William Davis
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Queensland government
‘Hang your head in shame’: Government lashes Labor over ratings downgrade
Queensland’s credit rating is in doubt, partly because the LNP government released a damning account of Labor’s last budget without offering any solutions.
- by Sean Parnell
Bleijie declares conflict of interest over Sunshine Coast rail project
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie owns property in line to be resumed for the rail extension, and has sought advice on how to manage his conflict of interest.
- by Sean Parnell
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Road to Brisbane 2032
Premier was adamant a year ago: ‘There can’t be new stadiums’
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has distanced himself from his pre-election pledge that there would be no new stadium for Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics under his government.
- by Marissa Calligeros and Cameron Atfield
Home of Nine News presenter, Maroons star targeted in attempted break-in
Nine Gold Coast journalist and expectant mother Dominique Loudon was asleep with her husband, former Maroons star Martin Lang, when the pair entered their property.
- by Cameron Atfield
Queensland politicians granted up to $6500 for home security upgrades
After years of political debate over Queensland law and order policies, MPs will be given a special allowance to better secure their own homes.
- by Sean Parnell
Ex-banker to take control of state finances for LNP government
Having warned of a difficult first budget, Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki has gone outside the public service to appoint a new head of Treasury.
- by Sean Parnell
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Crime
Basketball coach accused of grooming, raping child
The 67-year-old has appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court, accused of offences spanning several years.
- by William Davis
Immediate restrictions on hormone therapy for young people in Queensland
Hormone therapy will no longer be available to new patients with gender dysphoria, while the LNP government awaits a review to determine whether a ban is warranted.
- by Sean Parnell and Olivia Ireland