Queensland election live day 18: Latest news from Labor, LNP campaign
Steven Miles will attempt to open 10 new police beats if elected, despite 42 beats closing since Labor has been in power, something the Premier says was a police service decision.
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Originally published as Queensland election live day 18: Latest news from Labor, LNP campaign
Fears for farmers as Sunwater’s ‘revenue’ forecast to rise to $2bn
An embattled water company has moved to ease farmers’ fears of massive water price hikes, assuring them a forecasted 430 per cent revenue increase will not come from their pockets.
Brittany Lauga opens up on the good, the bad and the ugly after loss
In a rare interview, the former Member for Keppel reveals her thoughts on her tumultuous three terms and what is next for her.
Police launch crackdown on CBD crime after alarming images, videos
Police have started extra patrols in the Maryborough’s CBD following revelations of rooftop standoffs, screams in the night and assaults in the heritage-proud city. UPDATE
LNP’s Kirkland wins Rockhampton after late challenge by Labor’s Marshall
Labor’s Craig Marshall says he hit the lead at one stage as preferences ebbed and flowed.
New Water Minister to review SunWater’s $38m cost blowout
Queensland’s new government promises to investigate SunWater’s $38 million IT project blowout, with new Water Minister Ann Leahy signalling a review into project delays, staffing, and costs.
‘Labor supporters cringe every time the leaders open their mouths’
Labor has been accused of abandoning the regions. Now Queenslanders, it seems, continue to abandon Labor. HAVE YOUR SAY