The energy backbone of Queensland’s north will be built by the state government for $5bn in a landmark project set to unlock the “next mining boom” and connect a major renewable power zone to the national grid. 

It’s been revealed one in every 10 Australians retiring in 30 years’ time will be impacted by Labor’s doubling of tax on superannuation accounts with balances of more than $3m 

Volunteer firefighters working to put out blazes in Wieambilla and the Western Downs area have expressed concern for their safety while moving through remote properties following the fatal ambush of two police officers and a neighbour in December. 

Queenslanders are forking out about another $1150 a month just to put food on the table, pay the bills and put a roof over their heads, ­adding another $60 if they have children in private school, compared with a year ago. 

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