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Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said testing had been paused.

Lab boss suspended in latest DNA contamination scandal

The director of a state-run forensic testing lab has been suspended and will be asked to explain why they should not be removed in the latest scandal over botched DNA sampling.

  • Jack Gramenz

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Inadequate funding of public schools reinforces entrenched disadvantage, writes Adrian Felton.

Teachers’ union rejects pay offer, rally planned outside parliament

An email to Queensland’s public school teachers put forward a wage increase of 8 per cent, which the union said “lifts the lid on the government’s true disdain” for educators.

  • William Davis
Eli Creek on K’gari is a victim of its own popularity.

Just how eco-friendly is Queensland’s ecotourism plan?

Encouraging more low-impact, nature-based tourism is an excellent proposition. But there’s an oxymoron at the heart of the latest plan.

  • Courtney Kruk
A makeshift homeless encampment under the Riverside Expressway in Brisbane CBD.

Queensland to stump up $600m to ease homelessness crisis

The four-year funding boost for crisis accommodation and homelessness services comes hot on the heels of the tightening of rules around social housing.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Girls' sides from affected areas will miss the competition while their boys' counterparts were able to play last week.

Queensland government expands sport voucher program

The state government will expand the free sports voucher program for children aged between 5 and 17 in the upcoming budget.

  • Tim Arvier
Thousands of Queenslanders live in social housing, with an increasing number of people on the waitlist.

LNP brings back ‘three strikes’ rule for social housing tenants

The new rules will be even tougher, with all people in the household evicted if one is found to have breached the conditions of their tenancy.

  • Tim Arvier
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Then-premier Steven Miles (centre) at the Stanwell power station during last year’s election campaign.

Labor wants power rebates kept as price increase looms

Treasurer David Janetzki has confirmed the Miles government’s $1000 electricity rebates will be scrapped in his first budget later this month.

  • Cameron Atfield
The state government says the toll changes have nothing to do with the Story Bridge.Credit:

‘Pathetic scare campaign’: Minister says surprise toll changes won’t affect Story Bridge

Tolls on Queensland roads can now be hiked more easily. Labor says the implications are far-reaching.

  • Felicity Caldwell
Brisbane City Council operates over 4,300 permanent, temporary and mobile cameras.

These measures promise improved public safety, but at what cost?

Increased surveillance across Brisbane and expanded police powers are said to keep us safer and reduce violent crimes. Evidence suggests this is not always the case.

  • Courtney Kruk
Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber came under sustained opposition attack during question time on Wednesday (file photo).

Qld opposition teams up against youth justice minister in fiery question time

Laura Gerber responded to sustained Labor attacks by accusing former ministers of throwing staplers at staff and locking them in cupboards.

  • Cameron Atfield

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