It has been revealed the bungled rollout of Queensland’s smart ticketing program will cost taxpayers $60m more than expected and force commuters to use an ageing system for longer, with both Labor and the LNP blaming each other.
Local government councillors against having fluoride in the water supply have used bizarre claims and debunked conspiracy theories to justify their decision.
Burnt out and exhausted nurses and midwives are being stretched to breaking point amid skyrocketing demand for care and a long-running staff shortage. SEE THE MAP
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has used his extraordinary powers to temporarily put wind farm proposals on hold, as the LNP signals its intent to tighten renewable energy planning laws.
New appointments to a Queensland board key to the organisation of the 2032 Brisbane Games have been revealed after a shock purge of members was announced on Friday morning.
The Queensland government is open to reporting dental waiting list data as children and their parents are left to suffer in the dark.
Extra funds will be pumped into Queensland’s ageing hospitals after a $2bn backlog in urgent maintenance was revealed.
Premier David Crisafulli vowed to plug any gaps in the state’s crime laws, signalling new measures to happen within the year.
A crucial state-owned coal-fired generator – which has been offline since Tuesday – will be switched off for days longer than expected, it can be revealed.
Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed he had asked his cabinet to have a look at different models to combat rising fuel costs following renewed calls for a cost-of-living intervention.
Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/madura-mccormack