The Latest Breaking News from Brent Mickelberg

'Zero tolerance' in crackdown on drug, drink driving

The Queensland government has announced tougher penalties for high-risk, dangerous, drink and drug driving, including for medical cannabis users.

AAP · Jun 26

Rail service slashes weekday trains during union fight

Commuters in an Australian capital are set to be hit by reduced weekday train services due to industrial action on the state network.

AAP · May 1

‘Car brain’: Queensland government criticised for proposed age, speed and licence limits on ebikes

Legislation may limit transport options for people who cannot drive and discourage those seeking relief from the fuel crisis

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24

Mooloolah River Interchange's compulsory acquisitions leave residents fearing for future

Residents in the path of a major road upgrade on the Sunshine Coast say they are preparing to be homeless as a deadline for property resumptions looms.

ABC News · Nov 20, 2022

Two tradies wooed by $2m Qld govt program

The Queensland government has spent $1.9 million on an incentive program to woo interstate tradespeople, of which only two people have taken part.

AAP · Jul 28, 2022

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service waiting times blow out for ophthalmology

Darrell Massie says he's been told he won't get in for a specialist appointment for 15 months, more than five times the state's clinically recommended time.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

Sunshine Coast health staff forced out under 'harsh, chaotic' leadership, MP tells parliament

Using parliamentary privilege, Brent Mickelberg blames the loss of high-level public health staff on the Sunshine Coast on a toxic culture in the hospital and health service, which he says has been ignored by the board and Queensland Health.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

LNP MP alleges Qld hospital bully cover up

A Queensland Liberal National Party MP is set to reveal a number of allegations about a hospital, under parliamentary privilege.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022