Miles makes voter pitch as parliament wraps before poll Queensland's premier has made one last parliamentary pitch to voters ahead of October's election. AAP · Sep 12, 2024
'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride A police officer visiting NSW from Queensland has died after his motorbike went down an embankment during a commemorative ride. AAP · Sep 12, 2024
Child protection probe promise after pedophile arrest The Queensland opposition has promised an inquiry into the state's child protection system if it wins government after a man was charged with multiple offences. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Whistleblower set to oversee DNA lab reform under LNP A whistleblower who exposed a state-run forensic lab's problems that led to back to back inquiries will oversee reforms if the Queensland opposition is elected. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms Polling indicates the Liberal National Party will end Labor's nine-year reign in Queensland as parliament enters its final sitting week before the election. AAP · Sep 9, 2024
Queensland premier wedged as casino operator falters Steven Miles has worked hard to persuade voters that he is on their side but Star turmoil might force him to reveal his hand The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2024
David Pocock calls for election ban on AI deepfakes with fake videos of Albanese and Dutton Spokesperson says government ‘considering the advice’ of Australian Electoral Commission on regulating AI use The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2024
Television news ‘addicted to CCTV footage of crime’, Queensland premier Steven Miles says Premier says government’s work on youth intervention is hard to publicise amid media focus on crime and punishment The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2024
One of Australia’s biggest casino operators is in trouble. Will Queensland come to Star’s rescue? Days after opening the $3.6bn Queen’s Wharf precinct in Brisbane, Star Entertainment is seeking government help to stay afloat The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
Fight to save jobs as The Star's casino empire teeters Star Entertainment's financial woes have fuelled concerns for the future of thousands of casino jobs. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Troubled casino operator seeks tax relief to stay open Troubled casino operator Star Entertainment is seeking tax relief from the Queensland government as it battles to keep a $3.6 billion project open in Brisbane. AAP · Sep 4, 2024
2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election. AAP · Aug 29, 2024
Jailed kids locked in cells with no toilet, bed: report An investigation into a youth detention centre has found children being locked in bare cells without running water, a toilet or even a bed - sometimes for days. AAP · Aug 28, 2024
Next-level scammers move into the AI realm Scams are becoming increasingly complex as criminals turn to artificial intelligence to create elaborate scams aimed at catching even the most experienced out. AAP · Aug 24, 2024
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 Ex-parole boss 'romantically linked to Labor staffer' A whistleblower has claimed an ex-parole board boss, who has been referred to the corruption watchdog, was romantically linked to a government staffer.
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 LNP boss 'fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran' Queensland's Labor government has accused the opposition leader of feeding taxpayer money to a training company that he became a director of the next year.
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Cost question remains after Qld deal with Rio Tinto The Queensland government has struck a deal with mining giant Rio Tinto to keep a major aluminium smelter open but the question of cost remains.
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 'Not who we are': premier condemns far-right protest Queensland's premier has labelled "abhorrent" a march through Brisbane in an apparent far-right protest where four men were arrested and one charged.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024 It looks like a cross between a koala and a possum – and it’s in big trouble, Australian conservationists say Queensland Conservation Council is urging the state government to protect the endangered greater glider population as logging continues
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 No plans to change state's public service WFH policy Public servants in Queensland will maintain work-from-home arrangements after the premier quashed any changes to the flexible policy.
AAP · Aug 6, 2024 Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build New direct rail north of Brisbane is yet to get moving but the Queensland government has defended the project amid calls it would create further congestion.
AAP · Aug 5, 2024 Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election Motorists would be able to fill up their vehicles at state-owned petrol stations with capped price rises under a re-election pitch by Queensland's government.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Ready or not: Qld rolls out first day of 50c fares The Queensland Labor government has rolled out its trial of 50c public transport fares just two months before the election.
AAP · Jul 31, 2024 Opposition leader can't run state after claim: premier The Queensland premier says the opposition leader is not fit for the top job after liquidators claimed he led a company that may have been trading insolvent.
AAP · Jul 27, 2024 'Scandalous failure' in youth crime prevention measures Early intervention helps kids avoid a life of crime, say experts, yet the Queensland's major political parties are failing to invest in prevention.