Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness The Queensland government has launched a homelessness review with specialist support services also receiving a $390 million funding boost. AAP · Feb 1, 2024
Tanya Plibersek urged to block ‘climate-wrecking’ Queensland coalmine that would raze koala habitat Environmentalists say Vulcan South mine would be an ‘absolute disaster’ for animals including koalas, greater gliders and glossy black cockatoos The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024
Qld premier commits to expanding CCC's reporting powers The Queensland government will expand the reporting powers of the Crime and Corruption Commission after a commitment from Premier Steven Miles. AAP · Jan 31, 2024
Flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom Barely a week after a severe weather system lashed Queensland's north, yet another cyclone may soon loom off the coast. AAP · Jan 30, 2024
Cost of living soaring across Queensland: Report Queenslanders are battling to meet a basic standard of living, with Brisbane leading Australia when it comes to rent, energy, insurance and health price hikes. AAP · Jan 29, 2024
Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains Hundreds of energy restoration crews, volunteers and low-security prisoners are pitching in to help clean up Townsville after the region was hit by a cyclone. AAP · Jan 26, 2024
Cyclone Kirrily crosses Queensland coast in Townsville Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast in Townsville, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, after strengthening into a category three system. AAP · Jan 24, 2024
Frustrating wait continues for evacuated residents People evacuated from a flood-hit far north Queensland community don't look like returning any time soon due to a damaged pump at a waste treatment plant. AAP · Jan 24, 2024
Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims People at a flood-hit far north Queensland community have received temporary accommodation, more than a month after the region was devastated. AAP · Jan 23, 2024
Afternoon Update: US tells Israel ‘no reoccupation of Gaza’; WA’s Kalgoorlie faces week without power; and Madonna sued for late concert start The US responds to Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of a two-state plan as Israeli forces advance further into southern Gaza’s main city The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2024
Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices Major supermarkets are set to face a Queensland parliamentary inquiry following a meeting with state premier Steven Miles. AAP · Jan 19, 2024
By-election date set for former premier's seat The seat of Inala has been held by the Palaszczuk family since it was first contested in 1992. It will be up for grabs in March when a by-election is held. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Game might be over for Gabba's $2.7b Olympic rebuild An expensive rebuild of the Gabba could have already run its race only months after being announced as a review of the 2032 Olympic venues gets under way. AAP · Jan 17, 2024
Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs Queensland Premier Steven Miles is set to meet supermarket bosses over the rising cost of groceries. AAP · Jan 17, 2024
AAP · Jan 15, 2024 Flood-hit residents cry out for help with rain ahead With more rain ahead, residents of flood-hit Degarra in far north Queensland are calling for more help to clean up the destruction of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024 Alleged bullying, harassment and sexism in QFES ‘supercharged’ in recent months, author of open letter claims General manager of Queensland Rural Fire Brigades Association says he has been ‘inundated’ with complaints
AAP · Jan 10, 2024 Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom More rain may jeopardise work to clear landslides in flood-hit far north Queensland, sparking fears roads may collapse with a cyclone threat looming.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024 Steven Miles says Queensland crime is not ‘worsening’ as new data shows spike in assaults and domestic violence Queensland premier rejects opposition’s interpretation of numbers, as the total crime rate remains below mid-2000s levels
AAP · Jan 9, 2024 Cyclone threat looms again for flood-ravaged region Weeks after record flooding hit the region, another cyclone threat may loom for far north Queensland with a tropical low set to form in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
AAP · Jan 9, 2024 Demand for progress in youth justice reform in Qld Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been given a deadline to provide an update on youth justice reform amid warnings of a group's intensified campaign.
AAP · Jan 7, 2024 Power back on, school repairs fast-tracked after storms The race is on to repair schools damaged across Queensland by wild weather but power has finally been fully restored in the state's southeast.
AAP · Jan 7, 2024 Queensland storm rebuild could take years: premier Queensland Premier Steven Miles has warned it could take years for storm and flood-damaged properties in the state's southeast to be repaired.
AAP · Jan 4, 2024 Cost of wild weather hits $2 billion and counting The disaster bill has already reached $2 billion in Queensland but the deputy premier expects that figure to rise after weeks of damaging weather.
AAP · Jan 4, 2024 Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024 Voters in Qld, the ACT and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place.
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023 Girl, 9, among 10 people killed as storms batter eastern Australia Mia Holland-McCormack was reportedly found unresponsive in floodwater a few kilometres from her home