The Latest Breaking News from Annastacia Palaszczuk

Mackay Base Hospital obstetrics and gynaecology services report finds 'inadequate care' contributed to death of babies, women harmed

An independent review into Mackay Base Hospital's obstetric and gynaecological services has found "many examples of care" that fell below an acceptable standard, including cases of women who had "sustained lifelong physical and mental harm".

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

Queensland is building the world's largest pumped hydro system. How does the technology work?

Queensland is planning to build the world's largest pumped hydro facility to reach it's new renewable energy goals.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

About 50 homes affected for world's 'largest' pumped hydro scheme near Mackay

The Queensland government's proposal to build the world's "largest" pumped hydro scheme west of Mackay will affect about 50 homes, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Queensland's energy transition welcomed

Long-term energy targets have been welcomed as the Queensland government announced the modernisation of it's energy sector in a 10-year plan.

AAP · Sep 28, 2022

Queensland government pledges to end reliance on coal-fired power by 2035

Annastacia Palaszczuk says state is facing a ‘climate emergency’ while unveiling $62bn energy plan

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces $62b clean energy plan including 'world's largest pumped hydro energy storage'

Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a higher renewable energy target as part of the state's 10-year energy plan that she says will support 100,000 jobs.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Queensland government set to unveil major investments along with 10-year energy plan

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today unveil what she has called "one of the biggest announcements our government has ever made", including the state's energy plan for the next decade.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

Qld bets on pumped hydro, eyes coal's end

The "largest pumped hydro storage in the world" is at the heart of an energy plan allowing Queensland to be more ambitious with renewable and emissions targets.

AAP · Sep 27, 2022

‘Field of dreams’: Queensland plans to build Australia’s largest publicly owned windfarm

Government says the 150-turbine windfarm could generate enough electricity to power 230,000 homes

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2022

Qld announces $766m wind farm project

A Queensland wind farm, billed as Australia's largest publicly-owned project, will feature up to 150 turbines and potentially power 230,000 homes.

AAP · Sep 25, 2022