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Queensland flooding first priority for new ministers

Queensland Premier Steven Miles tells his newly sworn in ministry '"it's time to get to work".

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'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".

AAP

Australian military called in as far north Queensland devastated by floods

Towns cut off leaving people without power and at risk from crocodiles after ex-tropical cyclone Jasper dumped 2m of rain

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Defence force deployed to north Queensland flood zones as thousands remain without power and supplies run low

Rain is finally easing, but emergency alerts remain for parts of the state’s far north, with communities from Cooktown to Innisfail cut off by record flood waters

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds Evacuated As Flood Disaster Unfolds In Northeastern Australia

Stranded residents sheltered on a hospital roof as flash floods swamped northeastern Australia on Monday, with raging waters severing roads and flushing crocodiles into towns.

International Business Times

Hundreds evacuated as floods ravage northeastern Australia

More than 14,000 properties are without power due to heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Queensland's Labor government has ushered in five new ministers as the successor to Annastacia Palaszczuk sets his sights on winning the 2024 state election.

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He’s a PhD scholar and Al Gore alumnus, but Steven Miles’ march to power began in the outer suburbs

Queensland’s new premier has had to fight for his place at the top table. Environment groups, in particular, have high hopes

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Israel rebuffs US plea; Christmas price shock; and Curb Your Enthusiasm’s last act

As pressure mounts on Biden administration over Gaza, Israel tells its closest ally it still needs ‘months’ to defeat Hamas

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: detention rules secretly lifted, US passes Aukus law, Warner’s timely ton

Minister eases restrictions in apparent bid to thwart legal action; US Congress votes through Aukus rules

The Guardian - AU

New Queensland premier Steven Miles to legislate to reduce state carbon emissions by 75% by 2035 – as it happend

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New premier announces ambitious climate target

Steven Miles has used his first speech as Queensland's new premier to outline his priorities including an ambitious climate action plan.

AAP

Steven Miles to set more ambitious emissions reduction targets on day one as Queensland premier

Leader will refocus climate debate on job creation in rural areas to remove tension between resource-rich regions and urban south-east, sources say

The Guardian - AU

Tropical storm Jasper approaches Australia as authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ floods

Cyclone expected to bring more than month’s rainfall in just six hours

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Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood

Queensland's Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced he will step aside for new blood before incoming premier Steven Miles' cabinet reshuffle.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Biden calls on Netanyahu to ‘change government’; cyclone Jasper knocks out power for 15k homes; and Kyrgios ‘tired’ of tennis

Australia votes with 152 other nations at UN to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza in rare split from US position

AAP

Key Olympic projects, Gabba rebuild to be reviewed

Key Brisbane Olympic infrastructure projects like the controversial Gabba rebuild will be reconsidered by a new-look Queensland government.

The Independent UK

Cyclone Jasper is expected to intensify before becoming the first of the season to hit Australia

Powerful winds have begun uprooting trees on the northeast Australian coast as Tropical Cyclone Jasper gathered strength while approaching

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The Guardian - AU

From attack dog to underdog: Queensland’s new premier Steven Miles needs to bare his teeth

Having built a public reputation as a wisecracking political warrior, the premier designate is attempting to show he’s up to the task

The Guardian - AU

C-bombs and warrior ways: can Labor attack dog Steven Miles learn new tricks as Queensland premier?

Steven Miles takes over from Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland’s new premier – but some doubt he can arrest Labor’s poor polling

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Steven Miles Set To Be Queensland’s Next Premier, So Who Is He & How Will He Differ To Palaszczuk?

Steven Miles will be moving up from the position of Queensland's Deputy Premier to Premier, so who is he and what can Queenslanders expect?

The Conversation

Who is Queensland's next premier, Steven Miles?

When Queensland’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk resigned over the weekend, she indicated her preferred successor would be her deputy, Steven Miles.

The Guardian - AU

Pre-emptive disaster declarations for Cairns and Townsville – as it happened

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Clear road for Miles as rival bows out of premier race

Steven Miles is set to step up as Queensland's next premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman opted not to stand for the Labor leadership.

The Guardian - AU

Shannon Fentiman pitches herself as antidote to Annastacia Palaszczuk in bid to be next Queensland premier

If health minister ends up in the top job, it may be because of – not in spite of – the former premier’s backing for deputy, Steven Miles

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