A Queensland university will hold a review into a controversial presentation at an anti-racism symposium that has sparked outrage amid claims of anti-Semitism and calls for funding cuts.
Queensland’s credit rating could this year drop to its lowest point since 2009, with one agency saying $130bn in infrastructure spending would need to be slashed to maintain the status quo.
The treasurer announced no new cost of living relief for Queenslanders as he revealed it was “highly likely” the state would face a credit rating downgrade, increasing interest repayments.
Former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has cut loose at Steven Miles and David Crisafulli over the handling of Brisbane 2032, saying “the time for fighting is over”.
A collapse in mining revenue, rising public sector wages and Labor’s “deception” has completely blown Queensland’s budget out, according to treasurer David Janetzki.
Exclusive polling has revealed Queenslanders are ready to embrace Australia Day like never before, while both sides of government have emphatically endorsed celebrating on January 26.
Premier David Crisafulli has threatened to come down hard on anti-Semitic behaviour to avoid the violent vandalism experienced in southern states seeping into Queensland.
An inquiry into the state’s child protection system will investigate whether Palaszczuk government failures could have prevented serial pedophile Ashley Paul Griffith from preying on 65 children.
Court penalties are being used as a last resort to rein in dodgy tobacconists prompting calls to enforce strict cigarette and vape laws.
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
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