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‘A serious amount of rain’: central Queensland flooding could isolate some communities for months

‘I don’t think anyone realised how bad it would get,’ says one resident, who says she might need a boat or a helicopter

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12

Cyclone leaves trail of damage as floods isolate towns

Residents of isolated communities might be cut off for months, with roads and water supplies damaged by heavy rain left behind by ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.

AAP · Jan 11

Thousands without power, roads cut as cyclone hits

Residents in Australia's far north are bracing for torrential rain and flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji continues its march across the state.

AAP · Jan 10

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2032 Olympics Host City Heats Up: DP Jarrod Bleijie Calls Critics 'Loopy' and 'Bunch of Nimbys'

Brisbane unveils a $2.3B stadium inspired by Queenslander homes for the 2032 Olympics, facing criticism over heritage, environmental concerns, and political sparring.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

Man Dies In Queensland Floodwaters As Heavy Rainfall Continues To Lash The State

Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) have been activated for five councils following the severe weather conditions.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 30, 2025

Labor maintains dominant lead in Redbridge poll despite expenses claims

Labor gained two points in a Redbridge national poll to take a 56–44 lead, despite the expenses claims occurring during the fieldwork period. Redbridge state polls have Victoria tied 50–50, while Labor has a large lead in NSW.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025

'Harrowing' failures to track down horrific pedophile

Australia's worst pedophile should have been stopped long before he was finally caught and sentenced to life in prison, a review has found.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

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Notorious childcare paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith ‘could have been stopped’ five times during decades of offending

Queensland report details series of ‘missed opportunities’ over 20 years where action could have been taken to detect or stop abuse

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025

LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win

AAP · Nov 30, 2025

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power.

AAP · Nov 29, 2025

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

'It's disastrous': state scathing of nature reforms

A ground-breaking overhaul of Australia's environment laws has been labelled a disaster that could devastate economic growth.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant BHP Mitsubishi Alliance is continuing its war with a state government over a progressive coal tax regime, pulling out of another project.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

Green laws put new investments at risk, premier warns

After the announcement of multiple deals shoring up the coal industry, a state premier has found himself under pressure from all sides.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

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AAP · Nov 22, 2025

Brisbane no certainty for Test opener until 2032

Brisbane is only guaranteed to host the opening Test in 2032, with Australia a chance to never start a summer at the Gabba again before it is knocked down.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025

Former MP from Katter’s Australian party claims victory in Townsville mayoral race after swing against former leader

Nick Dametto says he is proud to ‘build the capital of northern Australia’ after byelection triggered by resignation of controversial former mayor

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

'Cruel game': cracks showing over NDIS scheme shake-up

Tensions have bubbled to the surface over a federal overhaul of support for autistic children to rein in snowballing NDIS scheme costs.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

A state MP has revealed an assault's impact on their family as Australia's first public child sex offender registry is established by a landmark law.

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AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Renewed puberty blocker ban may face another challenge

A state government might face a second legal challenge after reinstating a puberty blocker ban for transgender children hours after it was overturned in court.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025

Bureau of Meteorology apologises for new website and promises changes after ‘flawed’ update

BoM’s statement comes after federal environment minister says site refresh ‘not meeting many users’ expectations’

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2025

Labor has huge lead in a South Australian poll, 5 months from the election

Labor has a blowout lead in South Australia, with the election in March 2026. The federal party has also expanded its lead in a Morgan poll.

AAP · Oct 26, 2025

Liberal premier eyes minerals on election anniversary

A year from a bruising election, state Liberal and Labor leaders have painted vastly different pictures of how the government is performing.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025

A year on as Queensland premier, will David Crisafulli’s small-target strategy prove his undoing?

The LNP government has a firm stance on only one issue – youth crime – and is looking like it’s in need of an agenda

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Queensland’s forests are still being bulldozed — and new parks alone won’t save them

The Queensland government celebrated the creation of new national parks this year, with Premier David Crisafulli saying it is time to “get serious” and be “ambitious” in protecting nature.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

A premier has taken aim at Brisbane's rival state capitals, declaring less crime and congestion will attract its workers to deliver Olympic Games projects.

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