Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission The Queensland government has scrapped a Brisbane 2032 infrastructure review's key recommendations based on a submission by an Olympic powerbroker. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
Queensland premier Steven Miles rejects plan for multibillion-dollar Olympic stadium in Brisbane Former lord mayor Graham Quirk’s review recommended a new $3.4bn stadium be built in Victoria Park instead of Gabba rebuild The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024
The path to re-election for Queensland Labor looks like a narrowing goat track after its ‘Super Saturday’ losses Steven Miles’s government is fighting battles on multiple fronts – and shifting right or left will only create new problems elsewhere The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2024
Shock losses to LNP and Greens in Queensland elections sound warning for Labor ahead of October poll Premier Steven Miles says massive swing against ALP in two key byelections was ‘very bad’ for his government The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024
Miles says by-election results 'very bad' for Labor Queensland's premier says two by-election results are worse than expected for Labor, with significant work needed to turn voters around at the October election. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Two by-elections provide govt early election gauge Two by-elections are providing the Queensland premier with a timely gauge of his October poll chances, but it's not looking good for him. AAP · Mar 15, 2024
Murder accused campaigns for council re-election Incumbent Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden won't back down on his decision to run for re-election after being charged with murder. AAP · Mar 15, 2024
Premier likens election to 'Everest' after poll slump The Liberal National Party is on track to win Queensland's October election according to an opinion poll - and the premier says he is not surprised. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Queensland Labor vulnerable on two fronts as Greens target Brisbane’s commuter belt Housing pressures and the cost-of-living crisis mean Steven Miles’s government is under threat from the Greens in Brisbane and the LNP in the regions The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024
Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate The Queensland opposition says it will introduce a solar-for-renters scheme if elected during a debate between the two leaders ahead of the October poll. AAP · Mar 12, 2024
Thousands of youths arrested in year-long crackdown A police operation has resulted in more than 11,000 arrests over drug, weapons, traffic, property crime and bail offences, with 4000 of those children. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
LNP 'realistic' on by-elections, declare 22yo candidate LNP Leader David Crisafulli says he is realistic about swings to his party ahead of two by-elections as he announces a 22-year-old candidate in the state poll. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Grieving family takes aim at govt after fatal stabbing The family of a grandmother fatally stabbed outside a shopping centre has taken aim at the Queensland government, saying it is failing on youth crime. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Opposition member admits taking photo of MP's phone A member of the opposition has apologised in Queensland parliament for taking a photo of an MP's phone showing a text message from Premier Steven Miles. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024 Text message from Queensland premier sparks war of words after photo is snapped of MP’s phone LNP accuses Steven Miles in parliament of lying, while Labor claims an unnamed opposition MP was trying to intimidate Ali King
The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024 Queensland asbestos: two more schools join list of places supplied with potentially contaminated soil There are now three Queensland schools, a dog park, as well as 16 businesses that may have received soil with friable asbestos
AAP · Feb 27, 2024 Detention centre builds to help handle juvenile crime Queensland is almost doubling the capacity of its youth detention system in a bid to keep the community safe amid an outcry over juvenile crime.
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 Most young crooks continue to commit crime: report The Queensland government has released youth reoffender data as they proceed with changes set to allow greater children's court access for media and victims.
AAP · Feb 22, 2024 Qld premier announces $570m battery industry strategy Premier Steven Miles says he is confident Queensland's battery market will excel on the world stage after announcing a $570 million investment.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Program for First Nations child offenders expanded A program that tries to break the cycle for Indigenous juvenile offenders by sending them to regional areas rather than detention centres will be expanded.
AAP · Feb 20, 2024 Opposition moves to expand supermarket inquiry The Queensland opposition will look to expand a supermarket inquiry to include electricity, transport, insurance and water.
The Canberra Times · Feb 20, 2024 'He's an idiot': Locals, visitors defend capital after Premier's diss Steven Miles called Canberra 'an awful place'.
The Canberra Times · Feb 19, 2024 Cool Canberra v the Brisvegas sneer 'Well done Giggles. Now the rest of the country knows you're a goose.'
AAP · Feb 19, 2024 Stabbing leads to calls for tougher youth crime laws A Queensland council is calling on the government to introduce more significant sentences to violent youth offenders after a grandmother's fatal stabbing.
AAP · Feb 19, 2024 Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced his support for the Australian Institute of Sport to be relocated to Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics.