Embattled surgeon lied about reason for fatal surgery Evidence by the surgeon partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been slammed by an inquiry into the death of one of his patients. AAP · Jun 10
Queensland surgeon Vahid Reza Adib suspended after rape charges The partner of former state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk denies the allegations The Guardian - AU · Jun 2
Ex-premier's partner banned from contact in rape case The partner of a former state premier will surrender his passport as part of bail conditions after being accused of rape and deprivation of liberty. AAP · May 13
Rape charges 'shock' surgeon partner of former premier A former state premier's partner says he is shocked by the allegations against him after being charged with rape, sexual assault and deprivation of liberty. AAP · May 1
Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s surgeon partner charged with rape Brisbane bariatric surgeon Vahid Reza Adib says he will fight charges of rape, sexual assault and deprivation of liberty The Guardian - AU · May 1
'Resilience' rewarded as ex-premier receives top honour A former premier's service to public health, education and multiculturalism has been formally recognised with the nation's highest civilian honour. AAP · Apr 13
Cathy Freeman leads Australia Day honours alongside enforcer of world-first social media ban High-profile Australians celebrated alongside more than 600 civilians who have changed lives and the country The Guardian - AU · Jan 25
Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours For their service to educational equity, economic development and public health, ex-politicians have been bestowed some of the nation's highest honours. AAP · Jan 25
State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
If David Crisafulli wants ‘generational government’, the LNP can’t afford to wage ideological warfare New Queensland premier must tread carefully to avoid culture wars that plagued party’s government The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2024
Labor leader to go the extra miles to be premier again Labor's Steven Miles is ready to play the long game once again in his bid to become Queensland premier after being unanimously elected opposition leader. AAP · Nov 4, 2024
Your armchair guide to the 2024 Queensland election From the battleground seats and key issues, to minor parties wooing a polarised electorate, we answer all your questions as voters head to the polls The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024
Queensland election: how Steven Miles went from underdog to attack dog in the dying days of the campaign The premier has breathed new life into Labor after pollsters left the party for dead. He is making up ground – but has he run out of time? The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024
LNP is set for an easy win in Queensland, but its first term may pose a much greater challenge It’s long been assumed the Queensland election of October 26 – to elect the state’s 58th (and second fixed, four-year) parliament – would be a tough ask for a tired-looking Labor government seeking a rare fourth term. The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024
AAP · Oct 15, 2024 Premier seeks to defy polling and govern in own right The leadership road hasn't been straight for Steven Miles as he hopes to defy the odds and win a fourth consecutive term for Labor in Queensland.
AAP · Oct 13, 2024 Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off A "Mediscare" text campaign has been launched by the opposition before the first ballots were cast for the Queensland election.
AAP · Oct 12, 2024 Tuckshop investment: Labor promises free school lunch Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024 Five things you should know about the Queensland election The sunshine state is heading to the polls on 26 October. Can Labor cling to power or will there be an LNP landslide?
AAP · Sep 30, 2024 History not on our side ahead of Qld election: LNP Polls indicate a comfortable LNP victory is on the cards in Queensland but the opposition leader is playing down the likelihood he'll be premier in a month.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024 Litmus test: why Queensland’s election matters to Albanese and Dutton The state vote could have major implications for both leaders as issues such as cost of living and nuclear energy are debated ahead of a federal poll
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2024 Queensland premier wedged as casino operator falters Steven Miles has worked hard to persuade voters that he is on their side but Star turmoil might force him to reveal his hand
AAP · Aug 27, 2024 Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia's future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 New posting for former Qld premier Palaszczuk Annastacia Palaszczuk has been appointed to the Australia Post board as a non-executive director, eight months after her resignation as Queensland premier.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024 Annastacia Palaszczuk appointed to $107,000 Australia Post board job by Labor government Former Queensland premier will serve a three-year term, replacing a Coalition appointment – the former Liberal party federal director Tony Nutt
The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 Queensland government splashes the cash around – but it’s unlikely to save it in the October election Many a government has spent generously to woo voters in election years. Some might even say recklessly.