The true extent of Queensland’s social housing crisis has stretched to ‘more like 100,000 households’ in limbo, with many families not bothering with “years-long” waiting lists, the state’s peak body has warned.
A new milestone has been reached on Queensland’s multibillion-dollar Cross River Rail project, with a giant 220m platform and mezzanine levels now complete at a flagship station.
The LNP has declared it would rename the controversial satellite hospitals is elected, as the Deputy Premier doubles down.
Townsville’s Mayor has called for a minimum 12 months’ jail for criminals as Youth Justice Minister Di Farmer pledges more money for rehabilitation programs and challenges the LNP.
South East Queensland mayors are demanding an end to the “political games” plaguing Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics, and warn time is running out to get the event back on track.
After facing calls to pledge to dump the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has made clear where he stands.
David Crisafulli says he won’t back down on his plan to dump Queensland’s Path to Treaty plans should he be elected Premier, appearing to challenge Steven Miles to make the October election a “referendum” on the issue. VOTE IN OUR POLL
The Miles Government has admited hospitals are ‘under pressure’ amid widespread criticism. It comes as Queenslanders’ faith in the state’s health sector plunges dramatically. SURVEY RESULTS
There is no larger mountain casting a shadow over the Steven Miles government than tackling the ever-problematic issue of Queensland’s health system, writes Stephanie Bennett.
The state government’s satellite hospitals, spruiked as easing the burden on crowded emergency departments, have been slammed over long waiting times, under-pressure staff and misdiagnoses. And even doctors are confused about what they offer.
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