Inside the plan to pull $2bn from Whitsundays tourists by 2032
One of Queensland’s most famous tourism destinations wants to up visitor spending and drastically reduce its carbon footprint. Are both possible?
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New mental health facility opening, but does it just scratch the surface?
As a brand-new hospital mental health facility nears completion in the Whitsundays, there are calls for money to be invested elsewhere to help reduce waitlists, and get patients in care before their needs are extreme.
Insight on how Qld mine workers are prepared for emergencies
The Queensland mining safety body has revealed rare insight into how coal mines prepare their workers in case of emergencies.
The broken beagle: Heartbreaking face of Qld’s hidden animal testing shame
Baxter cowered in the corner of the yard, afraid of everyone. He’d been locked in a cage for years, subjected to cruel experiments. Now Qld’s secret animal testing industry can be exposed.
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Why new chief at exclusive Brisbane Club stayed over at rival
The new Brisbane Club chief exec recently found comfortable digs at rival Tattersalls Club.
Betrayals, blunders and backflips: Palaszczuk government is in death spiral
It must be now painfully obvious to nearly everybody in the Labor Party that the end is near for the Palaszczuk government, writes Des Houghton.
‘Integrity at point of collapse’: Whistleblower in dark as health boss exits
A former Queensland Health lawyer who raised suspicions of corrupt conduct is still in the dark after five years, despite the case being settled.
Put-downs for the old, neck rubs for the young: New sex claims hit QR
More employees of Queensland Rail’s management centre have come forward with claims of misogyny and bullying, one calling it the “wild west”.
F*** list: Sex claims brushed off as female rail staff rated from 1 to 10
Sleazy male staffers at a Queensland Rail hub rated their female colleagues’ sexual desirability out of 10, but complaints went nowhere.
Boss of non-Labor union quizzes judge on political leanings
Following claims of a “love triangle” between Labor, its unions and the QIRC, a judge has been quizzed about any political affiliations.
Channelling Sir Joh: Top legal figure reveals what’s wrong with the Voice
An eminent Queensland jurist and former High Court judge has made a searing critique of the proposed Voice to Parliament.
How your choice of partner could lead to your financial doom
As the rising cost of living bites, leaving everyday Aussies “scared as hell”, Des Houghton speaks to money legend Noel Whittaker, who says younger couples must be on the “same wavelength” or risk financial failure.
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