‘Undermined’: Warring politics behind NRL ticket debacle
The Palaszczuk government has again taken aim at the Federal Government, blaming it for the fiasco involving free NRL tickets for vaccinated people.
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‘I’m sick of it’: Premier sees red over Covid exit strategy in fiery Q&A
The Premier has snapped back angrily after being bombarded with questions about Queensland’s lack of reopening strategy, blaming the federal government for not having a clear plan and arguing Queenslanders already have more freedoms than planned for other states. WATCH THE VIDEO
Big hint dropped that state won’t reopen at 80 per cent
The Queensland Premier has once again defended her tough border stance amid calls to reopen when the state hits 80 per cent vaccinated, saying it would be a backwards step.
Games on: Next sporting body on host city’s hit list
With the AOC, AusCycling and Water Polo Australia eyeing a shift to Brisbane, another big scalp is in the Olympic city’s sights.
‘Not just for the rich and famous’: LNP seizes on human rights call
After Queensland’s Human Rights Commissioner took a swipe at the Government’s border policy, the Opposition has again called for residents to be allowed to return.
‘I was relentlessly attacked’: Premier demands apology from Hunt
A vindicated Annastacia Palaszczuk has unleashed a spray on the Federal Government, demanding an apology for being ‘relentlessly attacked’ over her Covid response. VOTE IN THE POLL
Sports capital of Australia: AOC confirms shift to Brisbane
Hot on the heels of the Australian Institute of Sport and others, the Australian Olympic Committee has confirmed it will make itself at home in the River City ahead of the 2032 Games.
Confirmed: Border bubble bursts as Byron and Tweed locked out
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer has confirmed the Byron and Tweed shires will become part of the restricted New South Wales border zone from 1am tomorrow after a new case sent those areas back into lockdown.
Oil and gas more valuable to state than Olympic games
An investigation into the value of Australia’s oil and gas industry has revealed the sector could create an economic boost worth almost 10 times more than Brisbane’s Olympic Games.
Advocates praise historic assisted dying laws
The man who helped pass Australias first euthanasia laws almost 25 years ago has hailed Queensland’s voluntary assisted dying laws as the best he’s seen, after landmark legislation was passed by parliament.
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