Backlash over controversial virus post
Australian Greens Senator Larissa Water shared a coronavirus post on Instagram – but some have called her out for being insensitive.
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New Zealand joins Australia in travel ban
The announcement makes New Zealand the latest government to suspend travel from China despite no confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Two Young Libs slammed over racist slur
Two Gold Coast Young Liberals are in hot water after a racist remark about indigenous people was filmed and posted on Facebook.
Single text led to sex worker arrests
Sex workers say they’re being pressured by undercover cops into breaking the law – just by sending a single, seemingly harmless text.
MP’s guests banned after embarrassing visit
A One Nation MP has been left red-faced after guests he was showing around Parliament House were caught rifling through desks.
Debt and taxes on way for Queensland
Queenslanders are being asked to accept higher levels of debt to ensure more jobs are created and services like hospitals are maintained.
The huge coal mine dividing Queensland
Annastacia Palaszczuk has been slammed for demanding the quick approval of the Adani mine, critics saying the process is “beyond a farce”.
Man charged for hitting woman with horse
A man has been charged with a number of offences after he seriously injured a woman with his galloping horse while crashing a protest.
Pauline’s bizarre climate change theory
Pauline Hanson has used dinosaurs dying out as proof humans haven’t impacted climate change during a bizarre interview.
‘Disgrace’: Jacinda lashes Anning
Leaders across the world are beginning to weigh in on Senator Fraser Anning’s controversial comments. WARNING: Graphic
Leader’s scathing comments about MP
A Queensland MP has been suspended from his party – and his former leader didn’t hold back when asked what she thought of him.
Palmer’s $7m campaign falls flat
The mining magnate has spent millions sending unsolicited texts and putting up flashy billboards — but the pricey strategy has failed.
Taxpayers to pay for ‘disgusting’ trip
Controversial Queensland senator Fraser Anning has attended a far-right protest in Melbourne — and taxpayers will be footing his bill.
MP slammed for Christmas whinge
A Gold Coast MP has come under fire for not recognising the true spirit of Christmas after he had a rant on social media.
$350m oversight with this train corridor
It looks like the interior of any Australian train. But an error with $4.4b worth of new carriages has led to a bill of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Silence during awkward interview
IT WAS supposed to be the interview to clear up claims a One Nation candidate owed thousands to tradies. It just made things worse.
Military medal screw-up could cost PM
A CANDIDATE in a crucial by-election that could shore up the PM’s authority said he is “not sure why I wrote what I wrote” when he overstated his military record.
Council to be sacked after ‘year of turmoil’
THE Queensland government will introduce new laws to deal with Ipswich Council after 75 criminal charges have been laid against councillors.
Aussie MP slammed over ‘sleazy’ post
QUEENSLAND MP Jason Costigan has been deemed “sleazy” and “creepy” over a video he posted in honour of World Bikini Day.
State to be $200 million richer
IF YOU live in this state, get ready to loosen your belt a little — thanks to new luxury taxes and a shock surplus, things are about to get a little easier at home.
State under fire for suspension blunder
THE Queensland government has landed itself in hot water after announcing the suspension of five officials — before the laws had even come into effect.
Official caught having sex with temp
A FORMER public servant was often drunk at work and was caught in a “compromising position” with a temp, an investigation has found.
‘Enough is enough’: Entire council sacked
HOURS after its mayor stood down because of corruption charges, the entire Ipswich City Council has been dropped.
Shocking charges against Aussie mayor
A NEWLY-elected Aussie mayor has been slapped with seven counts of fraud but he has hit back with a heartfelt message.
Call for teachers to have fewer holidays
AN MP said teachers would work better if they had the same leave as everyone else. But how much holiday do they really get?
Former deputy premier Terry Mackenroth dies
A WEEK after announcing he’d been diagnosed with cancer for a second time, the former deputy premier and Labor stalwart has died.
Mayor allegedly gifted luxury speedboat
LOGAN mayor Luke Smith is facing an increasing amount of pressure to resign after he was allegedly given a luxury speedboat by a Chinese donor.
Pollies banned from social media
IF YOU thought things cracked down in Canberra after Barnaby Joyce’s affair came to light, spare a thought for Queensland’s ministers.
Problem with Labor’s new face
SHE’S the new Labor candidate set to take on Coalition heavyweight Peter Dutton. But her past could come back to haunt her.
‘Stop NSW rubbish coming to Qld’
THE Queensland Premier has warned the state will no longer tolerate being the dumping ground for NSW’s unwanted waste.
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