Injured O'Connor to miss Reds Super finals James O'Connor has a hamstring tear and is expected to be sidelined for four weeks, ruling him out of the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific finals campaign. AAP · May 23, 2022
Queenslanders offered free flu jabs as soaring case numbers project 'frightening' flu season ahead Queenslanders are being offered a free flu vaccine in a bid to protect against Influenza A as case numbers surge across the state. ABC News · May 23, 2022
Broncos young gun backed for Maroons Brisbane young gun Selwyn Cobbo has been backed as a Queensland State of Origin bolter by NRL teammate Kotoni Staggs after the Maroons lost winger Kyle Feldt. AAP · May 23, 2022
Qld makes flu jabs free amid rise in cases Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced free flu jabs across the state amid a rise in cases in 2022. AAP · May 23, 2022
Flood-damaged Queensland roads costing motorists, councils as repair bills mount Motorists in Queensland's south-east are being hit with expensive repair bills as roads in the region crumble and become potholed after recent flooding. ABC News · May 23, 2022
Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics. AAP · May 23, 2022
Palliative care nurses want end-of-life care to become part of everyone's health journey Palliative care nurses Faye Tomlin and Emma Graham hope that by speaking about death before an emergency or emotional diagnosis we can also learn more about how we want to live. ABC News · May 22, 2022
Biloela family to return to central Queensland, Tamil Refugee Council calls for Labor to do more The incoming Australian Labor government has promised to send the Nadesalingam family back to Biloela. But refugee advocates say the party needs to do more to support other Tamil asylum seekers. ABC News · May 22, 2022
Sydney news: Heavy rain here to stay, flood warnings for Lismore again MORNING BRIEFING: More rain is forecast for everywhere from the NSW south coast to the Queensland border today, with a minor flood warning in place for parts of the north coast, including Lismore. ABC News · May 22, 2022
Maxim, 12, makes incredible journey from war-torn Ukraine to reunite with family in Queensland After months of sleepless nights, worry and planning, Yuliia Kuzma flew to Ukraine last month to help her adopted son flee the country and travel to north Queensland's Proserpine. ABC News · May 22, 2022
Teacher Rapid Response Team set up to fill critical shortages in regional Queensland state schools Teacher shortages in some regional Queensland schools are so dire that a new 'flying squad' of metropolitan teachers has been created to fill critical vacancies in classrooms. ABC News · May 22, 2022
Legalise Cannabis Australia party sees record Queensland Senate votes in federal election Formally the HEMP Party, Legalise Cannabis Australia is currently running a close seventh in the six-seat Queensland Senate race. ABC News · May 22, 2022
How knocking on 90,000 doors delivered Queensland Labor heartland to the Greens Analysis: the party’s stunning election result – likely winning three seats in Brisbane – built on a years-long grassroots strategy The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022
Six simple tips to lower your home insurance premiums As Queensland cleans up after more heavy rain, home owners are wasting no time reviewing their insurance. Here are six tips to slash your premiums. The New Daily · May 22, 2022
The Conversation · May 22, 2022 Queensland bucks the national trend (again) and this spells trouble for both the Liberals and ALP There’s an ancient observance in Chinese history that an earthquake is an ominous omen of coming political change. When the ground shakes it’s said the heavens are withdrawing an emperor’s mandate and encouraging people to rise up against a dying dynasty.
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022 Legalise Cannabis rides high in Senate vote as grassroots campaign pays off Micro party picks up 2-7% in most states and Northern Territory amid surge in cannabis consumption in Australia
Pedestrian.tv · May 22, 2022 It’s A ‘Greens-Slide’: Greens Celebrate Best Results In History And Massive Lower House Gains The Greens achieved huge results with new green seats in the House of Representatives while retaining all its Senate spots this election.
ABC News · May 22, 2022 Greens celebrate 'shifting tectonic plates' in Queensland politics as losing rival candidates go to ground Queensland's losing LNP and Labor candidates in three inner-city Brisbane seats decline requests to speak to media, following a historic "greenslide" swing towards the Greens.
ABC News · May 22, 2022 Veteran political warriors Warren Entsch, Bob Katter retain their seats in Far North Queensland The former crocodile farmer says he's got plenty to get on with as he holds off a determined challenge by Labor and chatter about his future.
AAP · May 22, 2022 Queensland's southeast drenched again Southeast and southern Queensland face the prospect of further flooding after more than 100mm of rain fell in some areas since Saturday with more to come.
AAP · May 21, 2022 Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat, as early counting of votes places the Greens ahead of her party.
The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022 Australian Greens hail ‘best result ever’ with dramatic gains in lower house and Senate Leader Adam Bandt celebrates ‘massive mandate’ and says Greens are willing to talk to Anthony Albanese if Labor fails to win majority government
AAP · May 21, 2022 Flood warnings in drenched southeast Qld Southeast and southern Queensland faces the prospect of further flooding with a low pressure system set to dump more rain on soaked catchments in both regions.
AAP · May 21, 2022 Greens make big inroads in Queensland The Greens are set to win three seats in Brisbane, with the major parties suffering a backlash in Saturday's election.
ABC News · May 20, 2022 Social media getting spammed by big-spending politicians in Qld despite election ad blackout Some Queensland politicians are spending thousands this week to advertise on your Facebook, Instagram and other social media feeds, in a last-ditch effort to grab your attention while radio and television adverts are banned in the closing stages of the election campaign.