Renegade Liberal MP loses spot on senate ticket A first-term Liberal senator known for his far-right views has lost his place on the party's ticket for the next election. AAP · Jul 6, 2023
Queensland voters sour on Palaszczuk government Queensland voters have turned on Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's government, according to a poll that marks Labor down on the cost of living, crime and health. AAP · Jul 5, 2023
Liberals down but not out as Dutton rallies troops Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberal Party is facing "dark times" but promises to lead it to success at the next federal election. AAP · Jun 16, 2023
LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes Queensland's opposition leader has vowed to empower the public service and end the government's "obsession" with consultants as he made the LNP's budget reply. AAP · Jun 15, 2023
Gold Coast city councillor Cameron Caldwell wins Liberal Party's preselection for Fadden in five-cornered contest Gold Coast city councillor and planning boss Cameron Caldwell wins the Liberal Party's preselection battle for the federal seat of Fadden and will be the frontrunner when the northern Gold Coast electorate heads to the polls in July. ABC News · Jun 3, 2023
New housing minister promises swift action on shortage Queensland's new housing minister has vowed to act quickly on the shortage of affordable accommodation as she faced renewed calls to use a quarantine facility. AAP · May 19, 2023
‘Crime, coal, crocs’: Palaszczuk’s charm offensive met with blunt reality in north Queensland Premier travels to Cairns for regional sitting week, but Robbie Katter steals limelight with talk of state’s ‘deep divide’ The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023
Moreton, Sunshine Coast police to support Maryborough community in wake of triple fatal crash A boost in police presence in Maryborough is not a "flash in the pan", authorities say, with extra officers and patrol vehicles from the Moreton and Sunshine Coast regions hitting the streets. ABC News · May 9, 2023
Struggle for Qld maternity staff detailed in FOI docs Maternity services in some Queensland towns were under stress last year due to a COVID-19 wave, documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws show. AAP · Apr 12, 2023
Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices Queensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts. AAP · Apr 5, 2023
LNP names candidates 18 months out from Queensland poll The Queensland state election is due to take place in October 2024 but the Liberal National Party has already named some of its candidates. AAP · Mar 25, 2023
Queensland passes controversial youth crime laws after heated human rights debate New laws include the overriding of the Human Rights Act to allow children to be charged for breaching bail The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023
Former minister Johnson remembered in Qld parliament Queensland politician Vaughan Johnson, who served in parliament for 26 years, has been remembered as a champion of the west after his recent death. AAP · Mar 16, 2023
Major flooding hits towns, airport in northwest Queensland Remote and Indigenous communities and an airport are facing record flooding after heavy rainfall in Queensland's Gulf Country. The New Daily · Mar 9, 2023
AAP · Mar 9, 2023 Major flooding hits towns, airport in northwest Qld Remote and Indigenous communities and an airport are facing record flooding after heavy rainfall in Queensland's Gulf Country.
ABC News · Feb 26, 2023 Number of youths found carrying knives increasing, with senior Queensland police at 'wits end' A senior police officer vents frustration over a rise in the number of young people found carrying knives — up 21 per cent in a year.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023 Powerpoint and politics: inside Queensland Labor’s shock decision to lock up children for breaching bail Government claims a bipartisan approach to respond to community concerns, but experts warn of increased pressure on the buckling youth detention system
ABC News · Feb 19, 2023 Queensland opposition reveals plans to tackle youth crime, says detention should not be last resort Queensland's opposition has called for the removal of the presumption of detention as a last resort for young offenders, in the first of its youth crime policy proposals ahead of next year's state election.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023 Elderly man who sparked renewed debate of youth crime dies in Queensland hospital Ministers and police commissioner will attend community forum in Toowoomba as high profile youth crimes put Palaszczuk government under pressure
ABC News · Jan 29, 2023 Clayfield retirement village to be converted into social housing, but previously announced Mount Gravatt project still lagging The vacant retirement village will provide at least 30 dwellings for those in need, but there's no clear timeline on when they will be ready for residents.
ABC News · Jan 22, 2023 Former veteran Queensland MP Vaughan Johnson OAM dies aged 75 Vaughan Johnson is remembered by colleagues as a "tough old bugger" with a "handshake as strong as oak" who championed regional Queensland.
AAP · Jan 6, 2023 $1b stadium delay 'risks' Olympics benefit Queensland risks the 2032 Olympics being "about red carpets and champagne" if claimed delays over funding negotiations are true, the state opposition says.
ABC News · Dec 27, 2022 Tributes for mother Emma Lovell killed in alleged North Lakes home invasion, with fresh calls for tougher youth crime laws Two boys, both aged 17, have been charged with the murder of Emma Lovell, a mother of two who was fatally stabbed in the chest on her front porch on Monday night.
AAP · Nov 29, 2022 Qld Labor govt backs Indigenous voice The Queensland government has declared its support for a proposed Indigenous voice to federal parliament, but the opposition has questioned its timing.
ABC News · Nov 13, 2022 Nearly 7,000 Queenslanders spent more than 24 hours in hospital EDs from June to September The Queensland Opposition says there is a "shocking" and "unacceptable" amount of bed block within the state's hospitals, after revealing the number of people kept waiting more than 24 hours for emergency treatment or admission.