The Latest Breaking News from Steven Miles

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Shoppers and pub patrons could be searched for weapons by police under a proposed expansion of "wanding" laws that have attracted interstate attention.

AAP · Apr 30, 2024

'Concerted plan' needed for violence against women: PM

Anthony Albanese says long-term measures, not just a one-off is needed to address violence against women, ahead of a national cabinet meeting on the crisis.

AAP · Apr 28, 2024

Laws to put the brakes on ramming emergency vehicles

Deliberately ramming an emergency vehicle will be a standalone offence under proposed laws set to be introduced to Queensland parliament.

AAP · Apr 26, 2024

Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics

A trial designed to help farmers negotiate better deals with Australia's supermarket giants will be rolled out across Queensland amid claims of "dirty" tactics.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

Parents fear kids sent back to asbestos-riddled rooms

Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at a primary school, parents say.

AAP · Apr 16, 2024

Premier swoops in to clear path for magpie to go home

The Queensland premier has helped pave the way for Molly the magpie to be returned to its best friends, staffies Peggy and Ruby.

AAP · Apr 10, 2024

Olympic athletes urge Brisbane 2032 stadium rethink

A group of high-profile Olympic and Paralympic athletes have called on Queensland Premier Steven Miles to reconsider contentious Games infrastructure plans.

AAP · Apr 2, 2024

Calls to complete Inland Rail to Queensland

The Queensland Government remains resolute that the 1700km Inland Rail project must reach Brisbane amid delays in approvals and funding.

AAP · Apr 2, 2024

Internet Stirs Online Battle To Reunite Famous Bird Molly With Her Canine BFF After Separation

Thousands signed a petition to bring her back home after authorities took the bird away from the couple that raised her for about four years. The post Internet Stirs Online Battle To Reunite Famous Bird Molly With Her Canine BFF After Separation first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 28, 2024

‘There has to be a way’: Queensland government working to reunite Molly the magpie with family, premier says

Steven Miles says environment department ready to provide training to Instagram-famous magpie’s ‘devastated’ carers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2024