$100k windfall: How LNP’s historic victories translated to donor cash
The LNP’s resounding drubbing of Labor in its heartland has galvanised support for the party, with political donations skyrocketing. THIS IS GEORGE STREET BEAT
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Premier’s Crime and Corruption Commission review ‘not needed’
The boss of Queensland’s corruption watchdog says he “didn’t see the need” for the state government’s highly-publicised review into the reporting powers of the Crime and Corruption Commission.
‘Same excuses’: New Transport Minister’s Bailey-esque move
Transport Minister Bart Mellish has been accused of channelling predecessor Mark Bailey in refusing to say when he first learned of an $864m blowout to a major Qld road project, the Opposition has claimed.
$1bn cost blowout: Govt to stump up more cash for major SEQ road project
Costs on the controversial Coomera Connector project have blown out by almost $1bn, with the state government set to chip in at least another $400m.
One Qld policy decision that would pay for 2032 Games
One anti-union decision by Premier Steven Miles would pay for the bulk of the 2032 Olympics, industry heavyweights have revealed.
New Games failure exposed: Legacy ‘sidelined’ as key body on six-month hiatus
Steven Miles has been accused of sidelining Olympics legacy following revelations a key body established to advise Cabinet on the long-term opportunities has not met in months.
Stadium guru’s fears for 2032 ‘embarrassment’ amid ‘policy on the run’
The guru behind Sydney’s Olympic Stadium and the $280m redevelopment of Suncorp Stadium has urged the state government to think to 2050 and beyond and cater for a sports-hungry SEQ.
‘Premier, you’ve lost control’: Inside the explosive Olympics showdown
One William St became a “sombre” Olympic hotbed as Games heavyweights descended on government headquarters where the Premier was told he had “lost control of the narrative”. WHAT UNFOLDED
‘We will ensure Queenslanders pay MORE for power’
He’s the government’s best weapon of attack in parliament, but even ambitious Deputy Premier Cameron Dick occasionally buggers it up. THIS IS GEORGE ST BEAT
‘Never the agreement’: Crisafulli rejects new stadium build
David Crisafulli has rejected the construction of any new stadiums for the 2032 Games, promising an independent review of venues but restricting what it can recommend.
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