Ultimate humiliation for Labor is first nail in coffin
Labor has been humiliated in its heartland, paving the way for a painful road to the state election, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
State Election
End of an era for Palaszczuk family in Inala
It’s been a family affair for decades and today the Palaszczuk era in Inala comes to an end.
‘It’s time’: Labor MPs lose hope Miles is the saviour
In the quest to claw Labor back into electoral contention, Steven Miles insists he’s ‘not even at base camp yet’ – but some MPs question whether he’ll get there.
Ipswich West: Make or break moment for Steven Miles and Labor
The result of the Ipswich West by-election today carries major ramifications for Labor, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
Miles poll bombshell: Premier claims shock result proves him right
Queensland Premier Steven Miles says the latest bombshell Newspoll results prove what he’s been saying “for some time”, as he gears up to face his first test in the role at the hands of Queensland voters.
Less than a can of soft drink: Paltry reality of cost-of-living relief
Queenslanders will save just $1.70 a week under newly announced cost-of-living measures, prompting demands for leaders to splash more cash to ease the extraordinary pressures on household budgets.
‘Lives ruined’: Qld explodes as Covid vax mandates ruled unlawful
Furious Queenslanders say a Supreme Court ruling proves the state government’s Covid vaccine mandates were a “draconian abuse of power”. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘I can’t live here’: Frustration, fear over kid crims peaks at Qld hearing
“Everyone is afraid in their homes at night” and police are “busting their balls” to catch young crims only for there to be no consequences, fed up residents have told the latest Youth Justice Reform hearing at Rockhampton.
Politicians urged by Qld coalminers to have ‘grown-up policy contest’ in election campaign
With Queensland’s royalty revenue cash grab from coal tipped to double to $12.8bn this financial year, the miners’ peak body has flagged “real uncertainty around the policy environment” before this year’s state election.
Lifting the lid on Brisbane’s battle of the bins
A war of words between Labor and the incumbent LNP Lord Mayor over the future of Brisbane’s waste management has erupted.
Caffeine kick: Brisbane’s coffee cart battleground
It will be easier for Brisbane residents to grab a coffee when they’re out and about under an election promise from Brisbane’s Lord Mayor. FULL LIST OF LOCATIONS.
‘Where does the one-upmanship game end?’
It’s the emissions plan that some believe will go up in smoke – will Steven Miles’ reduction target work, or is it just a distraction? JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Hanson slams LNP leader as One Nation reveals Qld election preferences
Pauline Hanson has declared One Nation’s preferences for the State Election, saying she won’t give Labor another term but also that she doesn’t trust LNP leader David Crisafulli, launching a scathing attack on the man vying to be Premier.
Premier’s ‘holistic’ approach to youth crime scourge in new plan
The state government has released a draft plan to tackle the youth crime crisis gripping Queensland ahead of the state election later this year.
By-election blues: ALP branch members’ Inala preselection fury
Unrest has hit Labor branches in former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s former seat of Inala just one day after the party chose a former teacher and nurse to run in the crucial by-election.
Miles has done the easy bit, now his fate sits with three ministers
Unveiling his new cabinet on Monday, Premier Steven Miles is hoping his revamped team will help turn around the tired third-term Labor government’s fortunes.
My father, the maximum security prisoner, guilty on every charge
Lisa says she will never forget the day her father’s verdict was read out in court. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. On every charge
Internal showdown: Labor insiders spill on Premier under fire from within
Labor insiders claim that the Premier is under pressure from within to make a decision that could preserve her legacy. Her office says it is “complete rubbish”. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Only one person talking deals’: Crisafulli calls out ‘desperate’ Premier
David Crisafulli has adamantly ruled out doing any deals with the crossbench to become Queensland’s next Premier.
‘More difficult for women’: Qld’s female MPs open up about political life
Queensland’s first female MP was forced to eat on the verandah at Parliament. It took almost another 70 years to get women their own bathroom. See what it’s like to be a woman in politics now.
‘Limbo’: Homeowners fear eviction as biofutures precinct looms
Landholders are worried they could suffer the same resumption nightmare that their Ring Road neighbours lived through as work steams ahead to turn Mackay into a biofutures centrepiece.
REVEALED: The best of the Greater Whitsundays mining industry
The very best of the Greater Whitsundays mining industry was on show at the MECC with local businesses winning laurels for safety, community, and innovation. GALLERY
‘Diabolical’: CFMEU debate erupts amid Qld’s ‘crippling mess’
The state of Queensland’s multibillion-dollar construction pipeline – and the fear of further cost blowouts – has predictably been slammed. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Revealed: Compare suspension rates across 48 Sunshine Coast schools
New documents reveal the number of suspensions and how class sizes compare across 48 of the Sunshine Coast’s state schools. See how your school compares.
‘Treats us all like idiots’: Furious demands to ditch Bailey
There are furious demands for Mark Bailey to resign immediately after his ‘deception’ over Queensland’s flagship train manufacturing program. HAVE YOUR SAY
INSIDE STORY: How One Nation collapse changed an election
Townsville’s Labor candidates are increasingly confident of victory in three knife-edge seats as preference flows show voters who abandoned One Nation turned toward both major parties.
It’s not just Deb, arrogant LNP is a bunch of losers
The LNP is beset by a bunch of lazy, incompetent and irrelevant members who are clueless about the hard work required to beat Labor at a Queensland election. The fundamental difference between the two parties couldn’t be more stark, writes Steven Wardill.
Election results face long delays
Queensland won’t have an official election result for at least another week. It comes as six southeast seats remain too close to call.
Qantas to Premier: Congrats but you’re still wrong
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has again taken aim at Annastacia Palaszczuk in the wake of her election victory, saying the popular decision isn’t always the right one.
Re-elected MPs silent on LNP leadership issues
Deb Frecklington has resigned as the LNP leader. Now, Toowoomba’s three LNP MPs have shared their view on what is happening.
Deb Frecklington quits as LNP leader
Deb Frecklington has quit as leader of the LNP in an emotional press conference where she apologised for Saturday’s election humiliation and declared the party’s new leader would have her full support and loyalty. And one MP has already signalled he is angling for a “leadership role”.
The move Jackie Trad is ‘highly unlikely’ to make next
Former deputy premier Jackie Trad will be assessing her options after her widely expected defeat at the hands of the Greens. But is a tilt at federal politics one of them?
‘White hot anger’: LNP’s fury over Deb as new leader emerges
After former LNP heavyweights were spotted cruising the Brisbane River with Clive Palmer on election night, support is mounting for Deb Frecklington’s most-favoured replacement.
‘What went wrong’: Megan O’Hara Sullivan heads back to council chamber
The councillor has spoken about just what went wrong for her Toowoomba North campaign.
Premier rules out union input ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
Labor MPs stand ready to do whatever is asked of them as the Premier is credited with single-handedly winning the state election.
Pitt has last laugh as Trad unseated
Curtis Pitt would never admit it but a slightly chuffed wave of emotion must have tickled him when Labor’s horrid results for South Brisbane flashed on the screen on Saturday night.
The big demographic that turned to Palaszczuk
In a particularly concerning sign for the vanquished LNP, a major Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s election message resonated with this particular demographic.
The international VIP Premier will be meeting with soon
One of Annastacia Palaszczuk’s first orders of business after being re-elected premier will be to hold talks with an international VIP whose support will prove crucial to Queensland.
Mourning-after email raises more questions than it answers
A four-paragraph statement to LNP members from Deb Frecklington the morning after the election has failed to soften the blow of the defeat, writes Steven Wardill.
The red flags behind the Greens’ vote surge
They might be celebrating unprecedented support in inner Brisbane, but the Greens should be concerned by the bigger picture.
How Greens’ newest MP will be just like Sri
Newly elected Greens Member for South Brisbane Amy MacMahon hasn’t ruled out the same approach that has made her fellow inner-city representative Jonathan Sri a controversial figure.
What LNP drubbing doesn’t change for PM
While some might take the LNP’s Queensland election loss as an ominous sign for the Federal Government, sources close to Prime Minister Scott Morrison believe otherwise.
Palaszczuk holds firm on border closures
Many hoped Premier Palaszczuk would declare the state borders open if she retained power, but the Queensland leader refuses to budge.
IN PICTURES: Toowoomba votes 2020
Toowoomba voters buck state trend and return LNP members. See how the day unfolded in pictures here.
Moggill winner revealed: What it means for you
The LNP’s Dr Christian Rowan, Greens rival Lawson McCane and Labor candidate Roberta Albrecht went to battle in the seat of Moggill. Here’s who came out on top and what it means for people in the westside seat.
What I saw last night disappointed me: Newman
Former LNP premier Campbell Newman says the party’s actions – or lack thereof – following its election loss showed the leadership is yet to take responsibility for the disaster.
FULL LIST: The promises Labor Government has to deliver for Toowoomba
The Annastacia Palaszczuk Labor Government has been returned to power. Here’s everything they promised for Toowoomba in the lead up to the election that they now have to deliver on.
Editor’s view: How Premier must assert her authority
As Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is re-elected with a thumping mandate, there is one thing she must do before she can get back to work, writes the editor.
David Janetzki disappointed at state election results, honoured to win seat
The Toowoomba South MP easily won his seat in a battle against Labor challenger Susan Krause.
Pat Weir to advocate for promises from opposition
Condamine MP Pat Weir has expressed his thanks to his electorate for voting him back in.
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