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
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
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
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 The Guardian - AU · 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". AAP · Oct 1, 2024
Assange says he is free because he ‘pled guilty to journalism’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · 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. AAP · 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? The Guardian - AU · 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
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. AAP · Sep 28, 2024
Litmus test: why Queensland’s election matters to Albanese and Dutton The state vote could have major implications for both leaders as issues such as cost of living and nuclear energy are debated ahead of a federal poll The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024
Labor TikTok video labelled a 'strange' personal attack A TikTok video posted by an account authorised by Queensland's Labor Party has garnered criticism as a "strange" personal attack. AAP · Sep 26, 2024
AAP · Sep 26, 2024 Chips are down as Star posts huge loss, cashes in jobs Star Entertainment has written down the value of its three casinos by $1.4 billion as its new CEO plots a path to turn around the fortunes of the company.
AAP · Sep 24, 2024 Youth crims' full history consideration in poll pledge Courts will have the power to consider a young offender's full criminal history when sentencing, under reforms being proposed by the Queensland opposition.
AAP · Sep 20, 2024 LNP leads Labor by 10 points before Qld election: poll A Newspoll survey suggests Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli is on track to end Labor's nine-year grip on power in Queensland.
AAP · Sep 19, 2024 'Largest' social housing development aimed at seniors The federal and state governments will build nearly 500 social and affordable homes in Queensland's far north, specifically accommodating older residents.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 No need for panic, we've got this: 2032 Games president Questions remain over a key piece of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure but an organising committee president has allayed concerns.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Youth crime policy backlash fails to deter LNP leader Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says his crack down on crime will deliver lower victim numbers if implemented in Queensland, despite government criticism.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 State government promises to boost affordable housing Queenslanders facing sky-high property prices will have to wait two years for more affordable and social homes to come on the market.
AAP · Sep 16, 2024 Schools in for repeat offenders in election pledge The LNP has promised to open two dedicated high-risk youth offender schools but the Labor government says such facilities already exist.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2024 Queensland’s 50c public transport fares to remain with support of both major parties Premier Steven Miles says scheme saves money and ‘takes cars off the road, gets people home sooner and is great for the environment’
AAP · Sep 15, 2024 50 cent fares to stay in Qld - at least for four years Both major parties in Queensland have ramped up their bid for votes by promising to keep 50 cent fares during the next term of government.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2024 Contrasting polls spell out disaster territory and green shoots for Labor ahead of Queensland election Mixed messaging for government as they try to conquer the ‘Queensland paradox’ – wooing both urban and regional voters