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Queensland MP closes electorate office due to threats after alleged drugging and sexual assault

Brittany Lauga says ‘threatening and offensive safety concerns from members of the public’ have forced the closure of her Yeppoon office

The Guardian - AU

New transport minister reveals costs of major projects

The cost of 32 major road and rail projects across Queensland has almost doubled, with new Transport Minister Bart Mellish promising transparency on the issue.

AAP

Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood

Queensland's Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced he will step aside for new blood before incoming premier Steven Miles' cabinet reshuffle.

AAP

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Queensland LNP promises not to change abortion laws if elected despite 2020 pledge

David Crisafulli says abortion reform ‘not a priority’ for opposition amid focus on issue after Amanda Stoker preselection

The Guardian - AU

‘We deserve our fair share’: state Labor leaders clash with federal government over infrastructure plan

Albanese government move to make states pay at least 50% of new infrastructure project bills receives pushback from premiers

The Guardian - AU

Qld digital licence launch hit by glitch

The launch of Queensland's first digital licence has not been smooth after people received an error message when they tried to access it.

AAP

Police union boss condemned for ‘ludicrous’ and ‘factually incorrect’ opinion piece on treaty in Queensland

Ian Leavers claims treaty would result in justice system favouring Indigenous people and says police fear ‘latte sippers have grabbed control’

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Treaty backflip 'kick in guts' for Indigenous leader

A Queensland Indigenous leader says the state opposition's treaty backflip just days after the failed voice referendum felt like a "kick in the guts".

AAP

Queensland treaty appears doomed as Annastacia Palaszczuk makes it contingent on LNP support

Path to Treaty laws passed with bipartisan support five months ago would be ripped up by an LNP government, opposition leader says

The Guardian - AU

Hefty fines and possible jail under new e-scooter laws

On-the-spot fines are out and court dates are in under proposed new laws targeting careless e-scooter and personal mobility device users in Queensland.

AAP

Is light rail a 'magnificent' opportunity? These community groups don't think so

They increase property prices, take cars off the road, and governments are keen to splash millions on rolling them out in rapidly growing cities. But light rail is facing increasingly vocal local opposition.

ABC News

Queensland traffic camera revenue jumps 70 per cent in one year due to steeper fines

Steeper fines imposed last July have boosted the revenue haul from Queensland road cameras by nearly 70 per cent this financial year.

ABC News

Queensland drives electric car-charging highway further

Another 33 regional towns have been earmarked for electric car chargers in a $20 million project to extend Queensland's "electric super highway".

AAP

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench

After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet.

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Radars that detect red light-runners to be rolled out at 15 crash-prone Queensland intersections

The Queensland government will install more "Hold the Red" radars at targeted locations in the hope of reducing crashes caused by people running red lights.

The Independent UK

Disturbing research warns AI may be ‘Great Filter’ that wipes out human civilisation

Advanced AI could behave as a ‘second intelligent species’ with whom humans eventually share Earth

The Guardian - UK

Royal fans refuse to let rain spoil coronation day

Crowds who gathered to watch event did their best to shrug off the miserable weather

ABC News

Former Brisbane lord mayor Jim Soorley attempted to settle legal dispute over carpark payment

CS Energy chief and former Brisbane lord mayor Jim Soorley has tried to settle a legal dispute relating to allegations he received a $2,500 cash payment to lobby politicians to extend a restaurant lease.

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Shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis reaching 'crisis point' as minister set to review taxi licensing framework

Disability advocates say the shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis is reaching "crisis point" with the state's transport minister revealing the taxi licensing framework will be reviewed.

The Canberra Times

Back to school for drivers as safety experts back licence retest proposal

After an increase in the road toll, automatic renewals have fallen under scrutiny.

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QLD Drivers May Need To Do Another Test When Renewing Their Licence Stop Signs Are Shaking

Call me Zac Efron 'cos I'm 17 again.

The New Daily

Queensland drivers renewing licences may face new test

Online refresher courses are one of a number ideas put forward by the Queensland government targeting road safety strategies this year.

ABC News

Queensland drivers may be required to take test when they renew licence, as government examines safety measures

The government is considering the introduction of a "refresher course" on road rules for people who are renewing their licence.

ABC News

Truck blind spots continue to pose a danger to cyclists, nearly a decade after an inquest called for mandatory sensors

The recent cycling death of a celebrated rural doctor has highlighted the dangers of blind spots on trucks and prompted renewed calls for road safety reforms.

ABC News

Queensland government reveals Cross River Rail cost blowout of $960 million, now not due to open til 2026

The state government has revealed Queensland's largest infrastructure project will open later and cost almost a billion dollars more than previously planned.

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