Calls to DV crisis line unanswered despite doubling of funding
An interim report laying bare the chronic problems plaguing the women’s, men’s and sexual assault helpline has been handed to the state government.
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Furious Bleijie demands answers over axed MP, calls for by-election
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has sensationally called for ousted Stafford MP Jimmy Sullivan to leave parliament and for there to be a by-election.
Treasurer tells NSW what to do with $105m Covid quarantine bill
Queensland has rejected NSW’s latest request for reimbursement for hotel quarantine services during the pandemic. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Want Queensland Day to be a thing, Premier? Make it a holiday
If Premier David Crisafulli was serious about making Queensland Day memorable he’d give us 50c XXXX pints and a day off, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson. HAVE YOUR SAY
Jobs for mates: LNP hands out top roles to familiar faces
David Crisafulli and his team haven’t been shy in appointing LNP-friendly faces since sweeping to power. SEE THE LIST
Minister’s hint exiled sport boss in the frame as hiring starts
Sport Minister Tim Mander has hinted Chelsea Warr would be a good fit for her old job as CEO of the Queensland Academy of Sport.
Sorry Peter, you might be an amazing human being but…
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has more bad news for vanquished federal opposition leader Peter Dutton, despite lauding his character. THIS IS GEORGE STREET BEAT
Labor slugs Qlders $40m as part of invisible tourism plan
Labor ploughed taxpayer cash into a tourism strategy despite having little idea how it was being spent.
Finance Minister billed taxpayers $67k for office reno, frosted glass door
Ros Bates, the minister tasked with driving “responsible expenditure” paid $67,000 to renovate her office, amid other examples of excessive spending laid bare in Right to Information documents.
Meet the high-flying Olympic fat cats making more than the Premier
Three Brisbane executives leading the planning for the 2032 Games are all paid higher salaries than Premier David Crisafulli – with one raking in almost double.
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