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Townsville councillors pass no-confidence motion in embattled mayor Troy Thompson

Thompson is now seeking a leave of absence as council calls for his resignation after he admitted making false claims about his military history

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Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.

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Police investigate 'vile' ranking of female students

Police are investigating an Instagram post categorising school girls as 'abduction material', 'one night stand' and 'unrapeable', weeks after a similar event.

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Troy Thompson refuses to resign as Townsville mayor over false military service claims

Townsville’s 10 councillors join Queensland premier in calling for mayor to stand down after revelations he exaggerated his military history

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Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision

Queensland's decision to ban carbon capture and storage projects in the Great Artesian Basin has sparked calls for the federal government to follow suit.

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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.

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Queensland unveils 50c public transport trial as premier urges commuters to ‘use it or lose it’

Premier Steven Miles says pre-election move will save commuters money and boost patronage but transport experts question if funds could be better spent

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Use it or lose it: 50 cents to catch bus, train, ferry

It will cost just 50 cents to catch public transport in Queensland under a radical six-month trial the government hopes will reduce congestion and woo voters.

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Premier slams 'nasty' MP, backs controversial post

The Queensland premier has backed a controversial social media post, saying it does not contradict his push for better protections from online harm.

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Record migration blamed for congested roads, transport

The Queensland premier has doubled down on calls to cut migration, saying their transport system and roads are under pressure due to the number of arrivals.

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Labor takes a hit in Resolve polls in Queensland and Victoria

The Queensland state election will be held in October. A Resolve poll for The Brisbane Times, conducted over four months from February to May from a sample of 947, gave the Liberal National Party 43% of the primary vote (up six since September to December), Labor 26% (down seven), the…

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Social media use linked to spike in teen self harm

Queensland's chief health officer has issued a warning about the "public health problem" of social media to young people.

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Smaller grocers 'annihilated' by retail giants tactics

IGA and Foodworks have told Queensland's supermarket pricing inquiry many of their businesses are being forced to close due to tactics of major retailers.

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Funding boost for rail line before Brisbane 2032

The federal government will add an extra $1.15 billion to a Sunshine Coast rail line, ensuring it will be ready ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

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Premier points finger at supermarkets over probe 'snub'

Coles and Woolworths have been grilled by Queensland Premier Steven Miles after he made a surprise appearance at a supermarket pricing inquiry.

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Palaszczuk begins post-politics life in new role

Annastacia Palaszczuk will be an international ambassador for a smart energy council in her first role since stepping down as Queensland premier.

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Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has marched with union members after making an Australian-first health leave announcement for public service workers.

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Govt under fire with kids 'suffering' in watch houses

Advocates say children are suffering in Queensland watch houses and a state government Youth Justice Act tweak will only make the problem worse.

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Qld homes receive nation's biggest energy bill support

The Queensland government is delivering a major rebate amid the cost of living crisis in Australia's biggest energy cash splash for households.

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Queensland Labor’s lurch to the right on youth justice shows a government that’s lost principles and perspective

Premier Steven Miles’ erasure of the human rights principle of ‘detention as a last resort’ for children defies logic

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Queensland’s $1.28bn community safety plan includes transporting detained children for schooling

Exclusive: The raft of new laws includes expanding a trial of metal detectors to now include shopping centres and other high-risk locations

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Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Shoppers and pub patrons could be searched for weapons by police under a proposed expansion of "wanding" laws that have attracted interstate attention.

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'Concerted plan' needed for violence against women: PM

Anthony Albanese says long-term measures, not just a one-off is needed to address violence against women, ahead of a national cabinet meeting on the crisis.

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Laws to put the brakes on ramming emergency vehicles

Deliberately ramming an emergency vehicle will be a standalone offence under proposed laws set to be introduced to Queensland parliament.

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Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.

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