'You won't win': public servant details union clash A rogue union boss told an official, "You've chosen to take us on - anyone who does that does not win," during a campaign of harassment, an inquiry has heard. AAP · Jun 10
Former premier apologises for contempt of parliament A former state premier has apologised for misleading parliament as government integrity looms as a key issue in an upcoming by-election. AAP · May 14
'Like the mafia': whistleblower outlines union tactics A workplace health and safety whistleblower has told an inquiry the regulator's failure to stand up to a rogue union showed a lack of leadership. AAP · May 14
Investigator erupts in heated exchange at union inquiry The investigator whose report led to a commission of inquiry into a controversial union has responded angrily after having his methods challenged. AAP · Apr 23
'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor A former state minister has been asked to respond to explosive claims she threatened to tear up a developer's contract unless he worked with a rogue union. AAP · Apr 22
Queensland LNP government launches inquiry into CFMEU state branch and its Labor ‘enablers’ Deputy premier likens investigation to 1980s Fitzgerald inquiry, accusing Labor of orchestrating ‘protection racket’ for union The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2025
Baby, it's been ruff working to snag every last vote Premier Steven Miles and LNP leader David Crisafulli have campaigned down to the wire on election day, hugging babies, patting pups and snacking on sausages. AAP · Oct 26, 2024
Faster compo for sick firies as Qld widens cancer list Firefighters in Queensland will be able to access compensation for a wider range of cancers and not have to prove they were caused by the job. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
Door ajar for social housing at 2032 athletes village The Queensland government will leave the door open for the athletes village to be made available for social housing before the 2032 Olympic Games. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Games village no longer earmarked for social housing At least 2000 dwellings to be built for a major Brisbane 2032 Olympic athletes' village will not be offered as temporary social housing prior to the Games. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Push for new 2032 stadium shut down by govt A renewed push to build a new 2032 Brisbane Olympic stadium has quickly been shut down amid claims it does not fall under the funding envelope. AAP · May 30, 2024
Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild Speculation that a Gabba rebuild will reduce its capacity has been dismissed as the 2032 Olympic venue plan gained momentum with projects set to go to tender. AAP · May 17, 2024
MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages Queensland will not send any ministers to the 2024 Olympics after backing a controversial infrastructure plan for the Brisbane Games 2032. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
Workers protest, call for heat safeguards after death Construction workers have marched through Brisbane's streets demanding workplace safety action following the death of a colleague in December. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
AAP · Jan 17, 2024 Game might be over for Gabba's $2.7b Olympic rebuild An expensive rebuild of the Gabba could have already run its race only months after being announced as a review of the 2032 Olympic venues gets under way.
AAP · Dec 18, 2023 'Divisive' Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet The revamped Queensland cabinet does not feature an Olympics portfolio, with new state premier Steven Miles saying it had become "divisive".
The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023 Flexible schooling: how it sparked a ‘hysterical’ response and what families really think Flexible school hours became front-page news in Queensland when the state government allowed schools to apply to change their hours
AAP · Dec 4, 2023 Funds for programs keeping at-risk youth in school mode Schools helping youth stay out of trouble and engaged in secondary education will benefit from a $288 million funding package announced by the state government.
AAP · Nov 9, 2023 Qld school hours flexible but usual week still expected Queensland students may be able to enjoy different hours under an updated school schedule policy but they will still be expected to complete a five-day week.
AAP · Oct 6, 2023 Artificial intelligence to be trialled in Qld schools Students in Queensland schools will trial new technology to help reduce teacher workloads, with education programs run by artificial intelligence algorithms.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2023 Queensland, NSW call for urgent safety review after childcare worker’s sex abuse charges Child welfare expert says a nationwide standard of risk assessment needs to be driven at the federal level
AAP · Jul 6, 2023 Qld imposing all-day phone ban on state school students Queensland's government will implement an all-day ban on mobile phones and smartwatches in state schools from next year.
The New Daily · May 21, 2023 Queensland mulls inserting free kindergarten for all in looming state budget Universal free kindergarten has been put on Queensland's pre-budget agenda as a potential cost-of-living salve for families.
AAP · May 21, 2023 Queensland floats universal 'free kindy' before budget The Queensland government has floated making kindergarten free for all children as a cost-of-living-busting measure ahead of the upcoming state budget.
ABC News · Apr 21, 2023 What are the rules around mobile phones in schools, and could Queensland bring about a blanket ban? Kids can check their phones up to 100 times a day — but making schools phone-free could cut the time they spend on them by 20 per cent. So what's the national policy on phones in schools?