'Not good enough': govt slammed for crime data bungle A tough on crime government has apologised after releasing bungled victim data however an advocate says it is "not good enough" and called for transparency. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
Queensland’s pandering to climate deniers is making it even tougher for Australia to drive down emissions Queensland is Australia’s top polluter – even worse than Western Australia, which has no climate target and adores its fossil fuel industry The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2025
‘Uneasy alliance’: why Brisbane’s Olympics has a former LNP premier and Greens radical fighting on the same side Queensland government’s plan to build the 2032 Games’ main stadium at Victoria Park has united an unlikely group of protesters The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2025
Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown Queensland's Liberal National government has toasted its controversial youth crime laws after police data revealed victim numbers fell in 2025. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Queensland’s biggest coal-fired power station could close six years early Crisafulli government wants coal plants to run longer – reversing previous Queensland Labor government’s plans to end reliance on coal power by 2035 The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2025
Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight One of Australia's largest and oldest coal-fired power stations could shut in less that four years after a surprise announcement from its owners. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
Missed cancer scans reveal major hospital bungle Up to 20,000 medical images are being reviewed after a weeks-long delay in the assessment of a cancer patient's scans revealed a systemic failure. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
Crisafulli insists on more shark nets to protect human lives despite trapped mother and baby whale Queensland premier says he won’t protect whales ‘at the expense of one single human’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2025
'Call to arms': peak body joins coal royalties fight A resources sector peak body has issued a "call to arms" urging businesses to join the fight against a state government's controversial coal royalties scheme. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Queensland coalmines marked for closure ‘uneconomic’, analysis shows, despite sector blaming royalties scheme Findings show ‘zombie mines’ often restarted during coal price spikes and mothballed as prices return to normal levels The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2025
Premier takes a dig at miners in coal royalties rumble A veiled swipe has been taken at "fairweather friends" by the premier of a state losing hundreds of mining jobs against the backdrop of a fight over royalties. AAP · Sep 23, 2025
Further job losses deal fresh blow to coal mine workers A third mining company in as many days has announced job cuts, taking aim at a coal royalties scheme as it prepares to close an underground site. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
Parents of teen who died at music festival plead with Queensland government not to ban pill testing Josh Tam’s parents have asked LNP to ‘step aside and allow the experts to lead the way in keeping our loved ones safe’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2025
Human rights commissioner blasts Queensland government’s ‘hostile’ approach to First Nations people Scott McDougall uses speech at parliament to warn the LNP is ‘walking us backwards’ on reconciliation as he prepares to exit role The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 ‘Crocodile hunter’ Steve Irwin’s father slams American influencer for reckless crocodile stunts Bob Irwin urges strict enforcement of ‘d***head legislation’ to protect wildlife after online influencer Mike Holston’s viral crocodile videos
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2025 Premier condemns religious intolerance as Muslims in Queensland face heightened ‘fear and anxiety’ Community voices concern it is being targeted after alleged bomb threat and threatening email in recent days
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025 LNP concedes Queensland’s crime rate fell in Labor’s final year despite ‘youth crime crisis’ campaign Youth justice minister acknowledges ‘small decrease of 2.25%’ in 2024 but has not stated LNP’s crime reduction target for 2025
AAP · Sep 2, 2025 Premier cops questions over dumping of health official A dispute over the appointment of a top health official has led to a corruption watchdog being asked to investigate a state premier and his cabinet.
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter Bob Katter has threatened to punch a journalist after being asked about his Lebanese heritage in the lead-up to anti-migration rallies across the country.
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Politicians accused of inflaming fears over crime rates Two in three Australians are anxious about crime but experts say these fears are being exploited by politicians pursuing populist law and order agendas.
AAP · Aug 25, 2025 Tributes flow for 'irreplaceable' mother after stabbing A mother and beloved nurse is being remembered for her care and empathy after she was fatally stabbed, with a 52-year-old man charged with her murder.
AAP · Aug 24, 2025 Child sex offenders to be known in public registry New laws will allow parents in one state to search for child sex offenders who live nearby but some groups say the changes could do more harm than good.
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 'Too old': what Peter Dutton won't be doing next Former coalition leader Peter Dutton has been feted by the Liberal National Party at a rare public appearance, sparking questions about his political future.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025 ‘Gender ideology’, quotas and anti-discrimination laws on the agenda for Queensland LNP state conference Despite premier David Crisafulli’s wish for his party to maintain a moderate outlook, members have presented a number of divisive social issues for debate this weekend
The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025 Labor rebounds to leads in Victorian and Queensland Resolve polls Victorian and Queensland state Resolve polls both show Labor rebounding from big deficits to now lead. In Tasmania, Josh Willie from the left faction replaces Dean Winter as Labor leader.