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Stephanie BennettState Political Reporter

Stephanie Bennett is a state political reporter for The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail. She has been a journalist with the publication since 2013, and has previously covered education, business and entertainment.

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Bridge blowout: $50m added to duplication price tag

Construction will finally begin on the long-awaited Centenary Bridge duplication next year – more than two years after it was announced and with a $50m budget blowout.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 15, 2022: Queensland Attorney General Shannon Fentiman pictured addressing the media at One William St regarding the DNA Inquiry Report. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Josh Woning

Right to know at all-time low as govt blocks 665k documents

The latest annual report revealing RTI and Information Privacy applications has revealed the percentage of pages released to applications has fallen to its equal lowest ever. See the list.

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**EMBARGO UNTIL FRIDAY 22 JULY** Brisbane Olympics 2032 - 10 years out.Former Olympic swimmer Brooke Hanson.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Brisbane Games emblems, mascot release dates announced

With Queensland “technically at year one” in its 2032 Games schedule, the chief organiser is eager for the whole state “to be singing from the same hymn sheet”.

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Twitter image of QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, QLD Governor Jeanette Young and Deputy Premier Steven Miles."Deputy Premier @StevenJMiles and I are now sworn in as Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure."

‘Dismayed’: Premier avoids spotlight after red-faced backflip

Queensland’s Premier has been forced into an embarrassing backflip – but it was all done very quietly. FULL REPORT

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Annastacia Palaszczuk and David Crisafulli

Exclusive poll: Shock Labor seats within LNP’s grasp

The LNP would be tantalisingly close to forming government on its own if an election were held now. exclusive polling reveals.

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TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 21: President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach announces Brisbane as the 2032 Summer Olympics host city during the 138th IOC Session at Hotel Okura on July 21, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)

Brisbane Olympics CEO: Who is Cindy Hook?

After a six month global search for a chief executive to run the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – global businesswoman Cindy Hook has been announced.

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Deloitte CEO Cindy Hook at their new Brisbane office. Pic Peter Wallis

‘Taking Brisbane to global stage’: New Olympics CEO’s vision

Newly announced Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games CEO Cindy Hook has spoken of her plan to put the River City on the global map.

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Less popular than Bligh or Newman: Premier’s satisfaction rating plunges

Annastacia Palaszczuk’s popularity has taken a serious hit, with Queenslanders now less satisfied with the Premier than they were with Campbell Newman or Anna Bligh before their election losses.

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Premier adds ‘Paralympics’ to title after athletes go public with plea

Annastacia Palaszczuk has finally added “Paralympics” to her ministerial title – more than 70 days after being urged to in an open letter from Australia’s Paralympic athletes.

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk talking to local media after National Cabinet discussing how to reduce power bills Picture David Clark

Exclusive poll results to send shockwaves through Qld Labor

Exclusive YouGov polling to be released by The Courier-Mail this afternoon is set to send shockwaves through Queensland’s Labor caucus.

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