Blistering statement as mayor stood down
The Queensland government has acted against the mayor of one of the state’s largest councils after months of controversy over his background.
Politics
Aussie-first tourism dream moves closer
A $100m plan for an Australia-first skyway and luge tourism experience is one step closer to reality after securing a key supporter.
Ex-MP’s defo payout over Star Wars slur
A former Qld Labor MP and a woman have been ordered to pay a lobby group boss thousands in damages after a judge found they defamed him in Facebook posts, with one caricature comparing him to Jabba the Hutt.
Senator’s big call after Trump win
Despite concerns tariffs mean higher prices at the checkout, an Australian senator wants our government to follow Trump’s economic lead.
Top health official’s shock resignation
One of the country’s top health authorities has resigned from his high profile role, with the news kept secret for nearly a month.
State’s deadline for not stuffing up Olympics
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has given himself a deadline to let the world know how he’s going to deliver a memorable 2032 Olympic Games.
State’s ‘fresh-faced’ team revealed
After the LNP gained power for the first time in nearly a decade in one state, here’s who will run the show for the next four years.
Outrage over new Premier’s ‘backwards’ call
One state’s decision to end an ongoing truth telling inquiry has left some concerned the decision will cause further trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Deadline looms for tough youth crime laws
Queensland’s new Premier has set a firm deadline for his promise to deliver tough youth crime laws after the state spoke ‘overwhelmingly’.
Gay pub kicks man out over Trump cap
The man wants an apology from the pub amid claims there was no “legitimate reason” to be asked to leave.
’Tin foil hat’: Sparks fly in nuclear probe
A probe into atomic power is revealing a deep divide among experts, let alone members of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s own party.
‘Vindication’: New premier reveals next steps
David Crisafulli has revealed what he will focus on as Queensland’s 41st premier after he was officially sworn in.
‘Contempt’: Warning to Albo after QLD vote
Peter Dutton is twisting the knife in federal Labor after Queensland voters kicked the party out after almost a decade in power.
New premier’s huge Olympic call
Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli has only just grabbed power, but he looks set to reshape Brisbane’s Olympic legacy with a huge decision.
‘Pathetic’: Miles ripped for ‘graceless’ speech
Outgoing Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been slammed for a “graceless” and “boofheaded” election night speech in which he refused to concede.
‘Out of touch’: Election warning after Qld blow
After a bruising election result on Saturday, a senior Labor minister issued a warning to the minor party stating voters were beginning to have “buyers remorse”.
New Queensland premier’s 100 day plan
After winning government in Saturday’s election, new premier David Crisafulli will set about ticking off his priorities for his first 100 days.
Miles finally concedes election defeat
The outgoing Queensland premier has conceded Labor’s election defeat, with the LNP winning government for just the second time since 1989.
New Premier’s promise for ‘fresh start’
Queenslanders have chosen who they want to lead them for the next four years.
Big issue as Miles breaks silence
Labor leader Steven Miles has made a very surprising move in what was expected to be his concession speech.
‘Wipeout’ unlikely as state heads to polls
With Queenslanders heading to the polls on Saturday, both leaders are hoping to sway voters with their last ditch attempts at political promises.
Shock new poll ahead of election
The latest Newspoll has revealed a surprise for pundits who had tipped the Miles Labor government to be wiped out at Saturday’s Queensland state election.
Warning over ‘dangerous’ abortion debate
As abortion laws make an unexpected return to the national conversation, experts are warning about the dangers the debate could pose for women.
Today star’s call on abortion debate
Sylvia Jeffreys has grilled National Party leader David Littleproud about the “personal and highly emotive” debate around abortion rights in Queensland.
Qld leader’s raunchy playlist revealed
A Queensland leader’s raunchy public playlist has been discovered just days before the state election.
‘Yes’: Leader’s surprise answer on hot issue
Queensland’s Opposition Leader has slammed the clash over abortion law as a scare campaign amid the final debate before voters head to the polls.
’Dangerous’ abortion threat as election looms
Health advocates are calling on state politicians to keep changes to current abortion laws off the table as a “dangerous discussion” about women’s health rages on.
Labor humiliated in worst possible news
Latest polling reveals Queensland Premier Steven Miles will likely be saying farewell to the top job within 10 days as the election campaign heats up.
‘Idiots’: Free school lunch pledge lashed
Steven Miles has been grilled over his latest pledge to fund free school lunches – with Karl Stefanovic asking if he thought Queenslanders were “idiots”.
ScoMo lands surprise new role
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has landed a surprise new role in Australia’s budding space industry.
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