‘What’s best for the country’: How Cairns is voting ahead of state election
The state election is set to be a tight battle if pre-polling results are indicative in the seat of Cairns. See the results here.
Candidates
One Nation candidate laughs off ‘sex change’ rumours
The conservative minor party candidate said just because she has “bigger balls than most” people want to call her a male — but her untypical birth name Brett is just a family quirk that she’s dealt with since school.
‘Ridiculous thing’: LNP candidate dodges abortion, VAD questions
Far North voters are more concerned with crime, cost of living and housing than changes to abortion and voluntary assisted dying laws, the LNP’s candidate for Barron River Bree James says.
Janetzki pressured to release LNP costs as survey reveals discontent
If the LNP wins next week’s election, David Janetzki is set to take charge of a $98bn budget, however as voting already begins he has failed to release the LNP’s full economic plan. A new survey reveals the discontent of his constituents.
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LNP candidate revealed as hard line abortion protester
An LNP candidate who has rallied against abortion with the word “life” written on tape over her mouth says she respects David Crisafulli’s promise not to change existing laws.
Labor picks doctor, social worker for regional Qld seats
One seat is held on a winnable margin by the LNP, the other held tighter by a former One Nation candidate who’s now with the Katters. Will these health workers have the cure for Labor?
Forensic evidence hold up in MP’s alleged rape investigation
More than four months after a Qld MP made a rape and drink spiking complaint to police, the investigation continues. But she says she is focusing on what is in her control – campaigning for the election.
‘Care factor zilch’: Uber driver hit by kid car thief calls for new laws
An Uber driver who lost a colleague to an alleged teen murderer and was almost taken out by a 15-year-old in a stolen car, has backed proposed LNP youth crime laws as her city records a 270% increase in car thefts.
Labor promises to open Gracemere high school in 2028
A Gracemere high school advocacy group mum who was waiting for the Premier at his abandoned press conference about high school funding has made her own commitment – to hold both parties to account.
‘No consultation’: The Pauline Hanson letter that cut ties with MP
A colourful One Nation MP has revealed how and why he was disendorsed by the Pauline Hanson-led party less than 100 days out from the Queensland election. DETAILS.
‘Want her on my team’: Miles makes captain’s pick for ‘safe’ seat
With Julieanne Gilbert bowing out, Premier Steven Miles has thrown his weight behind Mackay deputy mayor Belinda Hassan to replace her, but some of her colleagues are less than impressed. See what it means for voters.
Deputy mayor denies working in MP’s office during campaign
A regional Queensland deputy mayor widely expected to drop out of council to run for a Labor safe seat was working as a casual in the office while her local government election votes were being counted.
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