For mum-of-two Adriana Carmona, finding a lump in her breast was not unusual.

Next month’s state budget will not be in surplus for the 2022-23 financial year – despite the forecasts of last year’s state budget and mid-year ­review.

Household energy prices will rise even higher and widespread business viability will be threatened if the state government adopts aggressive new carbon-cut policies recommended in a report it commissioned, industry experts warn.

Opposition Leader John Pesutto is bracing for a hostile reception at a Liberal Party conference today.

Obstetricians have warned the Queensland government the maternity crisis that saw the collapse of services in Gladstone is about to be mirrored in an even bigger regional city and will pose a nightmare for the newly appointed Health Minister.