Key water scheme report delayed ‘because of Covid’
The state government is blaming the Covid-19 pandemic for a six-month delay in the finalisation of a report into the viability of a new Bradfield Scheme.
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D’Ath remains tight lipped on ‘captain’s picks’ appointments
The Queensland Government is refusing to name the three “wildcard’’ magistrates appointed in 2017, even though they were not on a list of 20 potential appointees recommended by a review panel.
‘Too dangerous’: Why boaties can’t yet get back on the Brisbane River
Authorities say it will take weeks to clear the Brisbane River with about 160 large objects still to be removed after the recent floods.
‘Petty and belligerent’: Up to Opposition to ask PM for detail on Brisbane sub base
With the Premier remaining silent on her support for a multi-billion dollar submarine base in Brisbane, Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has taken matters into his own hands.
‘Big job to do’: Plan to lure interstate tradies as flood rebuild begins
The state government is set to launch an ‘aggressive’ campaign to lure tradies from interstate amid a desperate need for skilled workers as the flood rebuild gets under way.
Submarine stalemate: Premier’s union backs Brisbane but Palaszczuk still not on board
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s own union has weighed in on the debate about building a multi-billion dollar nuclear submarine base in Brisbane, pledging their support for the move that would create thousands of jobs. But the Premier continues to remain silent.
‘Gone past that’: Premier rejects PM’s emergency declaration plan
Annastacia Palaszczuk has rejected a plan by the Prime Minister to include Queensland in the national emergency declaration, saying the time for that had already passed.
Bid for more information on Wellcamp costs, leases
The man responsible for marking the performance of the Palaszczuk government is seeking more detail around the cost of the Wellcamp quarantine facility.
REVEALED: Where Qld govt spent $345m buying back land for schools
More than $345 million has been spent since 2014 to purchase homes and properties to build new Queensland schools and expand existing ones as the state’s population continues to boom. SEE WHERE THE MONEY WAS SPENT
Premier handballs question on Brisbane nuclear subs base
Annastacia Palaszczuk has refused to reveal her thoughts on Brisbane being short-listed as a site for Australia’s nuclear submarines, deferring a question on the subject to federal defence minister Peter Dutton.
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