No jury for teen murder trial after election spotlight A teenager accused of a woman's stabbing murder has been granted a judge-only trial after youth crime emerged as a key Queensland election issue. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Former Wallabies star seals Super deal with Crusaders After leaving the Queensland Reds, James O'Connor has signed with New Zealand heavyweights the Crusaders for next year's Super Rugby Pacific competition. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Opposition election pledge dismissed as 'weasel words' Queensland's premier has dismissed as "weasel words" the opposition leader's pledge to stand down if crime numbers don't decline in his first term of office. AAP · Oct 3, 2024
Language lessons serve to foster reconciliation A language revitalisation project in Queensland has resulted in bilingual resources for local schools, videos of elders' stories and a podcast series. AAP · Oct 3, 2024
Protesters wouldn’t have to fight for police permission if NSW had less ‘undemocratic’ system, expert says Advocates urge state government to scrap approval system and adopt charter of human rights similar to Victoria and Queensland The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024
Minister 'unaware' of risk before power plant explosion Queensland's energy minister has testified in court that power plant executives did not tell him about risks of serious incidents before an explosion. AAP · Oct 3, 2024
Queensland energy minister tells court he was not made aware of Callide safety concerns before explosion Mick de Brenni fronts a federal court hearing on the power station on day three of the state election campaign The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024
Calls for sweeping review after another mining death The death of another mine worker in Australia's largest coal-producing state has sparked calls for an industry-wide review of safety practices. AAP · Oct 2, 2024
Rally organisers and police reach agreement – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2024
LNP leader will sack himself if crime doesn't drop David Crisafulli has indicated he will step down as premier if elected at the Queensland election should crime numbers not fall under a LNP government. AAP · Oct 2, 2024
New state-owned energy retailer will put ‘people before profits’, Steven Miles says Labor’s proposed ‘people’s provider’ will reduce electricity bills for households and businesses, Queensland premier says The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2024
O'Connor weighs up groundbreaking shift to Kiwi club After leaving the Queensland Reds, James O'Connor could continue his Super Rugby Pacific career in New Zealand with heavyweights the Crusaders. AAP · Oct 2, 2024
Fire ant eradication refuseniks face sting of the law Tensions are ramping up between authorities and property owners who are resisting the fire ant eradication program with a lock-the-gates style campaign. AAP · Oct 2, 2024
Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll. AAP · Oct 1, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024 Berry good news as punnet prices plummet: Australia’s best-value fruit and veg for October Blueberries and strawberries are the best buys of the month, while a latecomer mandarin finds its way onto shelves – and bananas rebound from a wet season.
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 1, 2024 When Does Daylight Saving Start In Australia For 2025 & Do You Lose Sleep? Daylight saving starts tomorrow for all those who can't comprehend what this means!
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024 Controversial Queensland mayor labels Steven Miles’ move to oust him a ‘political hit job’ Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues
AAP · Oct 1, 2024 'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024 Assange says he is free because he ‘pled guilty to journalism’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Sep 30, 2024 All roads head north as election campaign kicks off Queensland Premier Steven Miles has wasted little time jetting north to sway voters after launching his election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024 Five things you should know about the Queensland election The sunshine state is heading to the polls on 26 October. Can Labor cling to power or will there be an LNP landslide?
AAP · Sep 30, 2024 History not on our side ahead of Qld election: LNP Polls indicate a comfortable LNP victory is on the cards in Queensland but the opposition leader is playing down the likelihood he'll be premier in a month.
AAP · Sep 30, 2024 Sexual assault victim waited nine hours for rape kit A sexual assault victim waited nine hours to be examined by a doctor at a Queensland hospital but the premier says the system is improving.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024 Will abortion rights be wound back in Queensland if the LNP wins the election? The Liberal National party were broadly against legalising abortion when it was passed Labor in 2018, but leader David Crisafulli has vowed to maintain the status quo
AAP · Sep 28, 2024 LNP's blue dawn set to send Labor into electoral sunset Polling indicates Queensland is poised for a change in government, with youth crime and cost-of-living pressures set to define the election campaign.