More floods forecast for Australia’s east as La Niña weather pattern lingers Bureau of Meteorology climate report points to big wet in NSW and Queensland extending for months The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022
Regional Queensland voted for the Liberal National Party. What do they make of the Labor government and 'greenslide'? The Liberal National Party has retained 70 per cent of federal seats in Queensland, leaving many in the agriculture and mining sectors worried the inner-city electorates' embrace of the Greens could deepen the regional divide between city and country. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Maleny's electric car charging stations draw in Queensland tourists, as EV popularity explodes When it comes to capitalising on environmentally conscious daytrippers, one Queensland town is pulling out all stops. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Suspended Queensland deputy director-general committed misconduct over handling of Brisbane school principal appointment Jeff Hunt was the deputy director-general of the education department when the opposition raised concerns about the selection of a school principal for the new Inner City South State Secondary College. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Are daycare sign-in rules strict enough in Queensland? Amid a spate of incidents at childcare centres, some parents are asking why regulations in that industry can't be as strict as the school system. ABC News · May 24, 2022
The Noosa yacht club member who led the hemp party to its best result yet in Queensland Legalise Cannabis Australia’s Bernie Bradley is competing against Pauline Hanson for the final Senate spot The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022
Queensland's LNP questions Labor move to veto publication of CCC's legal costs in Jackie Trad court case Labor members of a parliamentary committee prevent legal costs incurred by Queensland's anti-corruption watchdog in court action taken by former deputy premier Jackie Trad from being made public. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Qld govt MPs block release of documents A bid to publish the corruption watchdog's legal costs in its case against former Labor treasurer Jackie Trad has been vetoed by Queensland government MPs. AAP · May 24, 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
Fiery debate over Qld rental bond changes The Queensland government is defending claims changes to how rental bonds are managed are designed to prop up the state's budget. AAP · May 24, 2022
Qld by-election set after LNP MP's switch The central Queensland electorate of Callide will go to the polls after Liberal National MP Colin Boyce was elected to federal parliament. AAP · May 24, 2022
Biosecurity threatened after campers take selfies of pet cat ashore K'gari/Fraser Island A social media post of a domestic cat smuggled onto Queensland's heritage-listed K'gari (Fraser Island) by campers has wildlife rangers on the world's largest sand island stressing the importance of biosecurity. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Artificial dens employed in trial to help save crashing northern quoll numbers Ecologists are trying to secure the future of the endangered northern quoll, known for mating itself to death, by building them more homes. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Qld govt reluctant to set up flu jab hubs The Queensland government has ruled out setting up hubs to administer free flu vaccines for now amid concerns about a lack of supply at GP clinics. AAP · May 23, 2022
ABC News · May 23, 2022 MSQ begins clean up of sunken luxury yacht on Lammermoor Beach after two weeks Locals were left to pick up rubbish washing ashore from the multi-million-dollar vessel, and now Maritime Safety Queensland will begin the time-consuming task of retrieving it from the Capricorn Coast.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Farmers battling climate change welcome Labor, Greens stronger policies Meet the Australian farmers who have battled for years for action on climate change, keen to work with Greens and Labor.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Jed Morgan is off to compete in the US Open and Open Championship, and hopefully earn his US Tour card He's a larrikin golfer from Queensland who's a diehard Broncos fan and has a mullet — but he's not Cameron Smith.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Royal Flying Doctor Service needs outback pilots for 'best job in the world' Burning loo rolls and life-saving missions can be all in a night's work for an essential service that is struggling to attract applicants as the travel industry and big airlines recruit more pilots.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Hells Gates Dam in north Queensland likely to be delayed as Labor signals more consultation needed The future of the Hells Gates Dam in north Queensland is under a cloud with the new Labor government set to delay the $5.4 billion project in favour of further consultation.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Power of the youth vote changes Queensland's political landscape Young voters like 28-year-old Hugh Thomas changed Queensland's political landscape in the weekend's federal election. The ABC examines three Brisbane seats that swung to the Greens and the power of the youth vote in the results.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022 ‘Postcode lottery’: access to abortions being hampered across Queensland years after decriminalisation Support services say many face lengthy wait times, conflicting advice and long distances to clinics
Benzinga · May 23, 2022 Legalize Cannabis Australia Party Obtains Record Queensland Senate Votes In Federal Elections Is Australia ready for federal cannabis legalization? Perhaps not in its entirety, but progress is happening, especially after this past Saturday's general elections when a center-left opposition party toppled the conservative government after almost a decade in power.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Man charged with murder over 48-year-old man's death south of Brisbane Queensland police charge a 54-year-old man with murder over the death of a 48-year-old man at Logan, south of Brisbane.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Who are the crossbenchers after the election? And how will they vote in Parliament? Australia's parliament is facing a supersized crossbench in the wake of the "teal wave" and a unprecedented number of Greens candidates elected. But what does all this mean for the new parliament? And who are these new crossbencher?
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Man charged with attempted murder of three Queensland police officers Police charge a man with the attempted murder of three police officers after he allegedly rammed a police van with his ute at Caboolture, north of Brisbane earlier this year.