Aussie school’s hilarious sign gaffe draws cheeky response
An education department has responded after a new state government-funded welcome sign bearing an ironic typo was installed.
State Election
‘Woke agenda’: Frecklington defends rape missing from Adult Crime, Adult time laws
Tensions flared in parliament after the Crisafulli Government was repeatedly asked why rape and attempted murder were left out of new legislation pegged to hold teenagers accountable for ‘adult crimes’.
‘Come and say it to my face’: New MP’s challenge to trolls
A fed-up first-term MP says community leaders must call out online trolls after posting then deleting a confrontational post.
Watch: ‘I had a stroke in regional Qld – this new tech saved my life’
A Qld woman says she is alive because a new system, where strokes are diagnosed and “clot-busting” drugs given within minutes, is being piloted at her regional hospital. It comes ahead of a statewide rollout.
Tiny baby’s death: Questions new Child Safety Minister won’t answer
Queensland’s new Child Safety Minister will not commit to a review and has dodged questions about the shocking death of a two-month-old girl, born to an at-risk teen and at the home of long-term foster carers when ambulances were called.
Brittany Lauga opens up on the good, the bad and the ugly after loss
In a rare interview, the former Member for Keppel reveals her thoughts on her tumultuous three terms and what is next for her.
New Keppel MP reveals why voters chose him
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.
Labor holds on to hope Strelow can help deliver victory votes
While one candidate claims an historic victory, another is refusing to concede defeat in Labor heartland.
Tear down this fence! Voters ‘misled’ on fire station that never was
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.
LNP’s Kirkland wins Rockhampton after late challenge by Labor’s Marshall
Labor’s Craig Marshall says he hit the lead at one stage as preferences ebbed and flowed.
Revealed: What LNP win means for Dutton’s Fortress Queensland
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.
Labor MPs hang on in grim war of attrition
Half-a-dozen electorates across Queensland are set to be decided in a nailbiting finale, while some MPs have already suffered shock defeats.
Miles is Albo’s sacrificial bull as Greens face their own genocide
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.
Red alert for Greens after biting off more than they could chew
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.
Winners are grinners, but myriad challenges lie ahead
Queensland’s new premier has begun to show signs of breaking from the disciplined persona he presented during the campaign, writes the editor.
FULL LIST: Every promise Crisafulli must deliver on within 100 days
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
Teen left with head injuries after ‘large’ brawl at Burleigh
A brawl involving a large group of teenagers at Burleigh Heads has left a boy in hospital and two others with injuries. Read what happened.
Labor dodges stance on inclusion of rape in ‘adult crime’ laws
As Queensland’s mainstream political parties dodge questions on strengthening sentences for teen rapists, one party is calling on the LNP to keep their promise that serious teen offenders will be held accountable.
Mayor who opposed ‘wasteful’ Games spending off on ratepayer-funded trip
Redland Mayor Jos Mitchell will take a 10-day ratepayer-funded international Olympic fact-finding tour despite publicly opposing a $100 million whitewater venue in her city during last year’s election campaign.
Humans, dogs on alert as drug-resistant parasite gains strength
A Queensland study has revealed a scary-looking parasite is increasingly resistant to dewormers across Australia, posing a health threat to dogs and people.
‘What Goss did to Qld is nothing compared to Palaszczuk and Miles’
The legacy of Wayne Goss as Queensland premier continues to divide, decades after he was ditched from office. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Cooking the books’: Labor fires back at Cross River Rail $17bn budget blowout
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.
Fears for farmers as Sunwater’s ‘revenue’ forecast to rise to $2bn
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.
Police launch crackdown on CBD crime after alarming images, videos
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
New Water Minister to review SunWater’s $38m cost blowout
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 supporters cringe every time the leaders open their mouths’
Labor has been accused of abandoning the regions. Now Queenslanders, it seems, continue to abandon Labor. HAVE YOUR SAY
Unvaccinated Qld teachers seek reversal on pandemic pay cuts
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.
‘You ARE nothing’: Labor’s attack on bullied schoolgirl turned MP
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.
Mellish in fight of his life to retain seat
Former Transport Minister Bart Mellish is ahead by the slimmest of margins with the seat of Aspley still in the balance.
‘Appalling’: Staggering cost to save police service
The state’s police union has revealed an enormous cash injection needed to repair the service. Read what it says must happen
Maverick senator calls for federal bank as Queensland debt swells
A maverick Senator has pitched a federal bank plan to help bail out expensive Queensland infrastructure projects.
Labor holds on to hopes of winning Rockhampton as postal votes come in
The final result for Rockhampton may not be known until next week with Labor saying preference voting is “all over the shop”.
‘Fighting for the little guy’: MP reveals plans for third term
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.
‘OMG how will they cope? Still overpaid by the sounds of it’
Labor’s surviving MPs are set to go from the penthouse to the outhouse – and many couldn’t be happier. HAVE YOUR SAY
Scanlon’s almighty scare, backs Miles to lead Labor
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.”
Qld woman still forced to travel 1000km for abortion
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.
‘Runway to action’: MPs challenged to deliver NQ’s priorities
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.
Why police fear $200m budget hole will hit pens and loo paper
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.
‘We got it wrong in Townsville’: Miles on Labor wipe-out
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.
Explained: What power does Crisafulli actually have?
With a change coming to Queensland after the state election, it’s time to look ahead to what happens next.
Most significant call of his term: Pressure on Premier to nail Games venue
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.
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