Scottish Government intervenes in AI data centre boom PLANNED AI data centres in Fife and Edinburgh will have to publish Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), the Scottish Government has said. The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Mentions of ‘gender’ scrubbed from Queensland Office for Women website amid alleged effort to ‘dewokify’ Comparisons of live and archived pages show more than 20 mentions have been removed, including in reference to the gender pay gap The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Beloved skipper killed, four rescued after boat capsize A boat skipper has died and four people have been rescued after a charter boat capsized after hitting a dangerous sandbar, prompting a rescue effort. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will re-open submissions despite the state government's vow to abolish the process. AAP · Nov 22, 2024
Truth-telling in limbo after minister cancels meeting The Queensland government has postponed plans to discuss the Path to Treaty process, ensuring a truth-telling and healing inquiry's future is in limbo. AAP · Nov 7, 2024
Queensland passes law to allow nurses to provide abortion pills amid strong opposition from LNP Nurses and midwives will be allowed to dispense MS-2 Step as state grapples with ‘postcode lottery’ for women’s healthcare The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024
Federal government accused of 'contempt' for pastoralists after $215m offer to settle live export ban class action Australia's northern cattle traders have reacted with anger at the federal government's offer to end the industry's class action. ABC News · Jun 1, 2023
Inside Queensland's parliamentary annexe — home to a secret spa bath and set for a multi-million-dollar makeover Complete with colourfully patterned carpet, a cushioned seat and city views, the secret spa remains under lock and key on the premier's level of the 24-storey parliamentary annexe that's set for a $41 million refurbishment. ABC News · Jun 3, 2022
Bigger dredge to tackle treacherous sandbar restricting access to Mooloolaba harbour A larger dredge should be brought from Brisbane on Monday, to help clear a treacherous sandbar that has been endangering lives and vessels at the entrance to the port of Mooloolaba. ABC News · May 25, 2022
Amid integrity issues, Queensland government faces board appointment questions raised in Auditor-General's report The state government's recruitment processes for state-owned corporations have come under scrutiny by the Queensland Audit Office, with a report finding positions should be advertised publicly to improve transparency and that no data has been collected on the diversity of board members. ABC News · May 19, 2022
Qld premier admits 'blurring' in lobbying Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has admitted "blurring" in lobbying rules as the opposition accuses the government of using lobbyists to "wash money". AAP · Mar 24, 2022