Multibillion-dollar pumped hydro ‘may be Qld’s Snowy 2.0 debacle’
The state government’s flagship pumped hydro project is at risk of becoming Queensland’s version of the “Snowy 2.0” debacle, a local MP claims.
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‘What grubby deal did he do?’ Miles pressured on rise to top job
Steven Miles has come under renewed pressure to reveal any union deals he might have struck before his ascension to premier.
Premier’s sensational frontline worker remarks in wake of union’s cushy conditions
Premier Steven Miles has told Queensland nurses, teachers and paramedics their conditions are “something we’re very proud of” and to not be concerned about construction sector perks.
Schools, hospitals and female toilets: Premier on why construction policy doesn’t exclude women
Steven Miles has rejected criticism that women are missing out on perks at some Qld building sites, saying they would benefit from the construction of schools and hospitals.
$200k+ wages, 50pc raises: Luxe life of workers on state’s major projects
Construction workers on state projects could pull wage rises of more than 50 per cent, while teachers, nurses, police and correctional officers languish with single-digit increases.
Best job in Qld? Staggering pay, perks showered on union workers
Double time when it rains, a month of RDOs each year, and an extra $1000 a week when working away from home are just some of the sweetheart conditions the state government has struck with the construction unions. VOTE IN OUR POLL
What GC Mayor, CEO say about trams-to-airport $7.6bn bill shock
The Gold Coast Mayor and City CEO are urging haste and expressing surprise after revelations a state upper estimate to get light rail to Gold Coast Airport is $7.6bn. Read their reactions
Revealed: Ambulance ramping data Health Minister accused of hiding
Paramedics lost more than 161,000 hours waiting to transfer patients into overflowing Queensland hospitals last year, taking 44 ambulance crews out of action every day. SEE THE STATS
Queensland classroom crisis: Issues pushing 3700 teachers, aides to quit in one year
Alarming figures reveal Queensland teacher resignations have spiked more than 50 per cent since 2020 despite Labor’s pledge to get more educators into the stretched workforce.
Ghost of Bailey haunts Premier’s controversial stadium gambit
There’s been a new twist in the furore over Premier Steven Miles ignoring an independent review to push ahead with a southern Brisbane stadium. THIS IS GEORGE STREET BEAT
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