The future of a prime government-owned block at Hervey Bay is uncertain as the city’s new MP claims Labor told voters a fire station furphy while the State Opposition insists it’s not to blame.
Labor has lashed out at the state government claiming it is “cooking the books” after a revelation the Cross River Rail would cost more than $17bn and not be operational until 2029.
An embattled water company has moved to ease farmers’ fears of massive water price hikes, assuring them a forecasted 430 per cent revenue increase will not come from their pockets.
In a rare interview, the former Member for Keppel reveals her thoughts on her tumultuous three terms and what is next for her.
The polling booths have now closed with Queenslanders now waiting to hear who will be the next premier.
The Courier-Mail’s panel of undecided voters say that after 26 days, the leaders have still left many issues unanswered. WATCH THE VIDEO
Queensland’s major parties have spent the campaign laying out their promises for each electorate — and a notable trend has emerged. SEE WHAT’S PROMISED FOR YOUR SEAT
With just days to go until Queenslanders head to the polls, test your knowledge of the week that was with our latest instalment of Campaign Quiz.
When new Keppel MP Nigel Hutton began grassroots campaigning more than 400 days ago, his team listened to many community concerns but one grievance stood above the rest.
While one candidate claims an historic victory, another is refusing to concede defeat in Labor heartland.
Maryborough’s three-term member Bruce Saunders has been defeated by LNP candidate John Barounis.
In signs the LNP is becoming increasingly desperate in the knife-edge seats of Keppel and Rockhampton, “scratchies” have made a last minute appearance in voters’ letterboxes.
Labor’s Craig Marshall says he hit the lead at one stage as preferences ebbed and flowed.
Half-a-dozen electorates across Queensland are set to be decided in a nailbiting finale, while some MPs have already suffered shock defeats.
Labor’s vote collapse in outer Brisbane seats at the Queensland election has fuelled the Coalition’s hopes of gaining and holding critical ground in certain areas at the next federal poll.
Only one Central Qld seat is left to be called as a blue wave creeps into Labor heartland. See our local 2024 state election blog here.
The flagging Queensland Greens are blaming Labor for their failure to pick up any new seats and potentially losing one, in a shock state election drubbing.
Steven Miles has been thrown to slaughter as Albo’s sacrifical bull, while The Greens, who like to throw the word ’genocide’ around a lot, would do better to apply it to their electoral fortunes, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Queensland’s new premier has begun to show signs of breaking from the disciplined persona he presented during the campaign, writes the editor.
David Crisafulli and his deputy will be sworn in as the heads of Queensland’s first LNP government in a decade, as the clock starts ticking on a lofty list of promises to be met within 100 days. SEE THE FULL LIST
Police have started extra patrols in the Maryborough’s CBD following revelations of rooftop standoffs, screams in the night and assaults in the heritage-proud city. UPDATE
Queensland’s new government promises to investigate SunWater’s $38 million IT project blowout, with new Water Minister Ann Leahy signalling a review into project delays, staffing, and costs.
Labor has been accused of abandoning the regions. Now Queenslanders, it seems, continue to abandon Labor. HAVE YOUR SAY
More than 300 teachers are pushing the new Queensland government to reverse pay penalties tied to Covid vaccine mandates, citing a recent report on pandemic-era policies.
She endured school bullies who called her the ‘n’ word, then came Labor’s vitriolic campaign mocking her age, but after clinching victory by just 500 votes, Ariana Doolan feels vindicated.
Former Transport Minister Bart Mellish is ahead by the slimmest of margins with the seat of Aspley still in the balance.
The state’s police union has revealed an enormous cash injection needed to repair the service. Read what it says must happen
A maverick Senator has pitched a federal bank plan to help bail out expensive Queensland infrastructure projects.
The final result for Rockhampton may not be known until next week with Labor saying preference voting is “all over the shop”.
Southern Downs MP James Lister has weighed in on his election victory at the weekend, and said being an MP was a job he truly loved. Here’s the latest post-election.
Labor’s surviving MPs are set to go from the penthouse to the outhouse – and many couldn’t be happier. HAVE YOUR SAY
Labor’s Meaghan Scanlon has spoken for the first time after retaining the seat of Gaven saying the “LNP and One Nation threw everything they had at this seat.”
Regional and rural Queenslanders are still playing the “postcode lottery” for access to early termination of pregnancy, with new figures showing as few as 10 per cent of GPs are confident in prescribing the abortion pill.
The state election’s changing of the guard has been welcomed by NQ’s advocacy bodies, who are ready to work with the new leaders towards the region’s priorities. See what they are.
The state’s police service have been told to find savings as it deals with a whopping budget blowout almost big enough to rebuild the Wellcamp quarantine facility. Read how this happened.
Steven Miles admits Labor dropped the ball on Townsville’s crime crisis, failing to act quickly enough — a costly mistake that turned voters against them and led to the party’s crushing defeat in the region.
With a change coming to Queensland after the state election, it’s time to look ahead to what happens next.
One Olympic stadium idea is dead but another is about to roar to life on the whims of Queensland’s new Premier. But, writes Robert Craddock, the final call could well be the most significant of David Crisafulli’s entire term at the top.
With the LNP firmly in control after Queensland’s election, KAP leader Robbie Katter isn’t interested in playing power games. Instead, his party is sharpening its focus on defending the primary industries. Read more.
After a bruising election loss that flipped Townsville blue, outgoing Mundingburra Labor MP Les Walker conceded defeat, reflecting on his achievements — especially the infrastructure he delivered during his term. See what’s next for him.
Premier-elect David Crisafulli used his first conversation with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss the delivery of Brisbane’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Queensland’s state election may be heading towards an LNP government but the minor parties could yet have a say.
The last time Steven Miles tried to be an attack dog he came off looking like the class clown. He’ll need to play the role to perfection if Labor want to reclaim the throne in 2028, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
Still riding the high from their success on Saturday night, new Townsville MP’s Natalie Marr, Adam Baillie and Janelle Poole have share their first orders of business as they step into their new roles.
The last Queensland MP to hold a seat for One Nation has said the party is becoming less relevant as he currently holds the lead to win it for the Katters instead.
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