$2bn fix required as ageing Qld hospitals put staff, patients at risk
Staff and patient safety is at risk amid a $2bn maintenance backlog at Qld hospitals, with more than a third of health-owned buildings nearing the end of their lifespan.
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Police service yet to commit to $2m lifesaver for frontline cops
Life-saving personal-issue tourniquets for frontline police could be rolled out for about $2m but the Queensland Police Service is yet to commit to any policy.
‘Slogans without substance’: Miles attacks Premier’s landmark youth crime laws
Opposition Leader Steven Miles has slammed the Premier for rushing through its adult time adult crime laws despite expert warnings it could create “unintended consequences”.
Wild winds lash Outback as more rain looms over southeast
A day after parts of the state’s south were smashed with baseball-sized hail and 100km-plus wind gusts, more damaging winds have struck central western Queensland.
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Labor confirms stand on Adult Crime, Adult Time after MPs dodge questions
Labor will support parts of the governments new tough youth crime laws and not others, Opposition Leader Steven Miles has confirmed.
Pilot on trial after deadly Agnes Water beach plane crash
A jury has watched chilling footage of a plane crash north of Bundaberg which claimed the life of a passenger as the pilot’s decisions after engine failure are placed under a microscope in court.
Amaya Mearns runs 23.15 seconds in U18 girls 200m final
Amaya Mearns runs a blistering 23.15 seconds in the U18 Girls 200m final at the All Schools Athletics Championships
The Best of Bob Katter pt.3
The weirdest and most wonderful moments of Bob Katter’s 50 years in parliament.
The Best of Bob Katter pt.2
Looking back at Bob Katter’s best and most baffling moments during his 50 year sting in parliament.
The Best of Bob Katter pt.1
Bob Katter has reached an astounding 50 years in Parliament. We’re looking back at the best bits of the MP’s career.
Croc-feeding influencer’s $3k fine over Qld Health computer breach
A travel influencer who attracted headlines after she posted about feeding a 4-metre crocodile has avoided jail after pleading guilty to fraud and accessing a private computer while working for Queensland Health.
Qld open to protest ban in wake of synagogue attack
Queensland will follow the lead of New South Wales and ban protesting outside places of worship if those laws are required, the Attorney-General has said.
Teacher chosen to challenge two-term MP in battleground seat
Queensland Labor have selected a highly-driven teacher and former school captain to challenge a two-term Coalition MP, who suffered a vote cut last election.
Australia’s new cult hero to change his name
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has quickly become one of Australia’s favourite athletes, but he will go by a new name soon if his parents have their way.
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