Call for federal inquiry into kids gender therapy
More than 100 doctors, academics, lawyers, politicians, advocates and detransitioners are calling for the Albanese government to pause the use of puberty blockers for children in Australia.
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Judgment day: Saints guilty for Elizabeth Struhs’ death
The parents of eight-year-old diabetic Elizabeth Struhs have been found guilty for their involvement in the girl’s death, after they withheld her lifesaving medication.
Hormone therapy for kids on hold after revelations involving 12-year-old
An immediate statewide freeze on hormone therapy for new patients under 18 has been ordered in Queensland, after it was discovered a 12-year-old was allegedly given puberty blockers without parental consent.
TikTok mum allegedly caught giving child unprescribed meds on camera
A TikTok influencer charged with the torture of her toddler allegedly covertly gave her child epilepsy medication while in hospital against doctors’ orders, a court has heard.
Teal candidate for Dutton’s seat open to a minority Coalition government
With ambitions to win Peter Dutton’s Brisbane seat of Dickson, Climate 200-backed independent Ellie Smith said she would be open to forming a minority government with the Coalition.
Public service wage bill to balloon $8.61bn
Queensland’s public service wage bill has already blown out by $8.61bn in just six months as the state’s powerful union movement prepares to squeeze the new Crisafulli government for bigger pay rises.
Council scraps flag after two-sided treatment sparks outrage
The handing-out of a double-sided Australian and Aboriginal flag at citizenship ceremonies on the Gold Coast has been axed by the Gold Coast City Council after complaints by residents and its own elected officials.
Athletes’ village is now a task of Olympian difficulty
Veteran developer Don O’Rorke has declared Brisbane’s Olympic village can be built in four years after revelations the lion’s share of funding to house 10,000 athletes in 2032 was yet to be budgeted.
Miner set to move fast after court win
One of Queensland’s controversial coal mines’ is cementing plans to rapidly expand after ending a decade-long fight with environmentalists, which has led to calls for the state government to crack down on climate lawfare.
More homes hitting the market
Property buyers are experiencing the best market conditions since Covid-19 began, as the number of homes listed for sale rises to the highest level in years.
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