The Latest Breaking News from Meaghan Scanlon

Turtle encounters in hot demand as Bundaberg’s Mon Repos tickets go on sale

Travellers are racing to book their tickets for Bundaberg's turtle season after about half of last year's allocation sold out in 24 hours.

ABC News · Sep 2, 2022

Queensland's ongoing COVID camping boom poses challenges for national parks

The pandemic-driven popularity of Queensland's nature reserves has more than doubled visitor numbers to some south-east parks, bringing fresh challenges for managers and users.

ABC News · Aug 26, 2022

Fraser Island to go the way of Ayers Rock

Just as Uluru has replaced Ayers Rock, the Qld government hopes Fraser Island will go by the Indigenous name of K'gari as it embarks on an official name change.

AAP · Aug 3, 2022

Peter Dutton and Meaghan Scanlon weigh in on calls for Redlands Mayor Karen Williams to resign

The comments come from both sides of politics, with Queensland Youth Justice Minister Meaghan Scanlon and federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton weighing in on the matter.

ABC News · Jun 26, 2022

Queensland’s newest LNP MP sparks glee – from his former state politics opponents

Election of Colin Boyce to federal parliament leads to a series of taunts from state Labor frontbenchers

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Australia’s climate data to UN questioned as study finds land clearing in Queensland underreported

If national emissions data is incorrect then Australia less likely to be on track to meet Coalition’s target of a 26-28% cut by 2030

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022

Australia's most polluted postcodes for 2022 revealed by Australian Conservation Foundation

Air pollution kills 3,000 people every year, according to the Australian Conservation Foundation which has revealed the most polluted regions in the country.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Australian Conservation Foundation names Mount Isa the most polluted postcode in the country

Mount Isa Mines responsible for 91% of emissions in the outback city despite having an ‘industry-leading air quality management framework’

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2022

Alcohol ban on Mornington Island ends after 20 years as authorities curb the scourge of home brew

After nearly 20 years of prohibition, alcohol will be reintroduced to the remote community of Mornington Island. Some say the ban was counter-productive and led to an increase in drugs and home brewing.

ABC News · Apr 15, 2022

Electric buses to be rolled out in Queensland as Australian-first bus depot opens on Gold Coast

Australia's first 100 per cent electric bus depot will open its doors on the Gold Coast today, ahead of 30 new electric buses hitting Queensland roads from next month.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022