Supreme Court judge unveiled as state's new governor A Court of Appeal judge will become Queensland's 28th governor when Jeannette Young hands over the keys to Government House. AAP · Aug 4
Queensland reveals concept plans for Brisbane Olympic stadium precinct – but critics say they are ‘fantasy vision’ David Crisafulli says ‘Queenslanders will enjoy for generations’ as opponents point to lack of detail The Guardian - AU · Aug 2
Vision for Olympic site shown as critics slam 'fantasy' Public consultation is being invited on a state government's Olympic plans amid bitter opposition to the use of a heritage-listed park. AAP · Aug 2
Clock ticking for Brisbane 2032 Games on milestone day With more than a dozen venues yet to be built or upgraded, the pressure is on Brisbane 2032 Olympics organisers after arriving at a key milestone. AAP · Jul 23
'Paid enormous price': Olympics minister cleared Queensland's Olympics minister has returned to his cabinet post after Australian Federal Police closed an investigation into his electoral enrolment. AAP · Jul 16
One Nation to contest WA byelection triggered by Labor MP’s resignation – as it happened The day’s news as it happened The Guardian - AU · Jul 5
'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime". AAP · Jul 5
Jail for youths who breach bail under tough new laws An expansion of a state's already tough youth crime laws will further strain a struggling justice system, critics say. AAP · Jul 5
Queensland government admits vulnerable children slept on floor of public service offices LNP denies claims that recent changes to child safety practices have led to an increase in the use of office space The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
Here we Joh again? The spectre of Bjelke-Petersen still looms large over Queensland The LNP’s unapologetic moves on Indigenous issues, crime, transgender healthcare and police-led suppression of protests are a throwback to days many thought had come and gone The Guardian - AU · Jun 26
Queensland’s economy teeters on edge of ratings downgrade despite coal royalty windfall Earnings from mining the fossil fuel set to increase to $6.9bn over financial year, up from $4.8bn, with budget deficit to reach $6.2bn The Guardian - AU · Jun 23
WA minister says no evidence H5N1 bird flu has spread but samples from two sea birds being tested -as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 22
No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz A pathway to surplus has been mapped out by a state government as it handed down a budget with cost of living relief while ramping up Olympic preparations. AAP · Jun 22
AAP · Jun 21 Premier threatens to name and shame energy retailers Cost-of-living rhetoric is ramping up ahead of a state budget as leaders deliver warnings to energy companies.
International Business Times UK · Jun 17 Baby Taken in Stolen Car Horror — MP Demands Tough Youth Crime Crackdown Now A baby was taken during a stolen car incident in Townsville, sparking outrage, a chilling alleged quote, and renewed calls for tougher youth crime laws in Queensland.
The Conversation · Jun 16 Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining Since the May 12 federal budget, every poll has had One Nation gaining when measured against the last issue of that poll. While they’re still leading on primary votes in the YouGov and Morgan polls, One Nation was down one point in YouGov and steady in Morgan.
AAP · Jun 4 'Not concerned': minister under fire over child report A state minister has become embroiled in a major inquiry's report that exposed years of systemic failure in child protection, sparking urgent reforms
AAP · Jun 3 Children under five to be removed from residential care The shocking findings of a "broken" child protection system has prompted a state government to remove kids under five from its residential care.
AAP · Jun 3 Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project A state deputy premier will have the power to override environmental and heritage laws in a move slammed by the opposition and a conservation group.