EXPLAINED: 2 - The Real Truth

Early count shows swing from major parties

Initial vote count figures show a number of coalition and Labor seats in play across the country.

AAP · May 21, 2022

Qld denies patient bypass, admits pressure

The Queensland government denies patients are being turned away from its public hospitals but says demand is exhausting emergency department workers.

AAP · May 18, 2022

Coal not the only burning issue in Queensland’s blue collar seat of Flynn

With the LNP MP retiring and Labor reeling from its 2019 collapse, One Nation and the United Australia party will have a big say in this central Queensland seat

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022

In kaleidoscopic Longman, the status quo is dead. Who will voters turn to?

There is a diversity of views in this seat north of Brisbane. But some issues people care about are not on the radar of the major parties

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022

Qld opposition backs 50-50 health funding

The Queensland Liberal National Party says a 50-50 split on hospital funding with federal government "would be ideal" but capacity issues must also be fixed.

AAP · Apr 27, 2022

Concern over Qld local govt election caps

Queensland's Liberal National Party is furious about a state government discussion paper on potential caps on spending for local council elections.

AAP · Apr 19, 2022

George Christensen changes the dynamic for an already intense Senate race in Queensland

Analysis: Plenty of high-profile candidates are chasing rightwing votes, but only one will likely get a Senate seat

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2022

Morning mail: Morrison abandons anti-corruption pledge, 765 civilian bodies found in Kyiv, rethinking work culture

Thursday: Long delays expected at domestic airports before Easter. Plus: WHO chief blames racism for greater focus on Ukraine than Ethiopia

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022

Companies linked to Urannah Dam project donate more than $150,000 to Liberal National party

Detailed business case for Queensland project includes analysis that shows a negative return on investment

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022

Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey to run in federal election against Resources Minister Keith Pitt in seat of Hinkler

Bundaberg Mayor and former police minister in the Newman government, Jack Dempsey, says he will contest the seat of Hinkler as an independent at the upcoming federal election, saying the sitting member is "out of touch".

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022