LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke A far north Queensland candidate has come under fire for joking about her German heritage after her election poster was defaced with a Hitler moustache. AAP · Oct 21, 2024
Nearly one in three children on Queensland’s serious repeat offender list under protection order Government urged to do more to support young people in residential care to ‘break the cycle of offending’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
Queensland treaty appears doomed as Annastacia Palaszczuk makes it contingent on LNP support Path to Treaty laws passed with bipartisan support five months ago would be ripped up by an LNP government, opposition leader says The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023
‘This Should Have Never Happened’: Qld Govt Apologises For Neglect Of Brothers W/ Autism Between June 2000 and May 2020, there were at least 30 occasions where the concerns about the bothers were raised with Queensland authorities. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 5, 2023
‘Should never have happened’: Queensland apologises for neglect and abuse of brothers with autism Disability royal commission finds state should have done more to protect pair, who were found malnourished in house with dead father The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023
Billionaire Benny Wu may lose Double Island lease, but it's not his only property to fall into disrepair Developer Benny Wu is at the centre of legal action over a dilapidated former destination for Hollywood stars as he faces further scrutiny over other run-down properties in Queensland's far north. ABC News · Jun 1, 2023
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet. ABC News · May 18, 2023
Queensland begins historic 'Path to Treaty' after bill passes in regional parliament in Cairns Tears and applause greet the passing of a bill to establish a First Nations Treaty Institute and truth-telling and healing inquiry, during a regional parliamentary sitting in Cairns. ABC News · May 11, 2023
Queensland Indigenous truth-telling inquiry will be able to force police to give evidence Legislative changes give inquiry power to compel commissioner to appear at hearings which will set foundations for treaty talks The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023
MP Warren Entsch apologises after failing to declare thousands of dollars' worth of luxury accommodation Following questioning from the ABC, federal MP Warren Entsch said "an oversight" was to blame for his failure to declare thousands of dollars in gifted travel. ABC News · May 4, 2023
Butchulla Warrior Memorial unveiled in Maryborough recognises Frontier Wars The battle fought between bullets and wooden shields is one that Butchulla elder Glen Miller believes has gone unrecognised for too long. It inspired him to create a memorial for the region's traditional owners that pays respect to the warriors that fought during the Frontier Wars. ABC News · Apr 22, 2023
Blackout stresses the need to rebuild the Gabba: Stadium manager A planned rebuild of Brisbane's Gabba stadium could prevent a third embarrassing blackout during a major sporting event. The New Daily · Mar 25, 2023
Gabba's Olympic rebuild will solve electrical woes Queensland's Gabba stadium was well prepared for a blackout that occurred during a major AFL fixture on Friday night after a similar situation occurred in 2019. AAP · Mar 25, 2023
People with assistance dogs left struggling to find rentals and aged care in Queensland People with assistance dogs are allowed by law into any accommodation in Queensland, but people say those laws are not strong enough to stop real estate agents and aged care facilities from discriminating. ABC News · Feb 6, 2023
Daily Record · Nov 10, 2022 Shotts boss needed video to check goal was good, but says ref made the right call John McKeown was pleased with the 1-0 win over Johnstone Burgh that keeps his side's form run going
ABC News · Sep 6, 2022 Federal and state ministers to visit Longreach to address 'terrible' state of disability services It's been nearly three years since people with disabilities in central west Queensland had access to respite and short-term accommodation services.
ABC News · Sep 4, 2022 Indigenous burial site and murder mystery uncovered by rising sea level in Torres Strait An indigenous burial site in the Torres Strait has been uncovered by rising tides — fuelling a murder mystery archaeologists believe pre-dates colonial settlement in Australia.
AAP · Aug 16, 2022 Qld truth inquiry to have power to compel The Queensland government says a new Indigenous truth telling inquiry will have the power to compel governments, agencies and individuals.
ABC News · Aug 16, 2022 Linda Burney leaves all options on Voice to Parliament open ahead of meeting with states and territories The federal Indigenous Affairs minister will meet with her state and territory counterparts in Canberra for the first time since the Prime Minister announced a proposed referendum question at the Garma festival.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2022 Queensland to unveil Indigenous truth-telling inquiry as part of path to treaty Three-year formal inquiry will detail injustices faced by First Nations people, with an independent First Nations Treaty Institute established in law
ABC News · Aug 15, 2022 Queensland government to include truth-telling inquiry for First Nations peoples as part of Path to Treaty The Queensland government has unveiled the steps it will take towards signing a treaty with First Nations peoples which will include a three-year Indigenous truth-telling inquiry as part of the process.
AAP · Aug 4, 2022 'Void' of NDIS services in outback Qld NDIS participants in very remote parts of Queensland have access to just 57 per cent of services included in their plans, a budget estimates hearing was told.
ABC News · Jul 1, 2022 Fears for 'iconic' Wangetti Trail as project stalls and support withdrawn Supporters of the proposed Wangetti Trail are concerned the Queensland government is trying to take shortcuts that could detract from its promised 'iconic' status.
AAP · Jun 13, 2022 Qld Indigenous to be handed more control The Queensland government will give Indigenous communities more oversight and decision-making power over services including housing, health care, and education.
ABC News · May 25, 2022 Many LGBTQI+ seniors fearful of going 'back in the closet' in aged care Maurice Milliner is living his best years in retirement, but he is worried a move to an aged care home will mean having to hide his true self.