Matt Dennien
Matt Dennien is a state political reporter at Brisbane Times, where he has also covered city council and general news. He previously worked as a reporter for newspapers in Tasmania and Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ.
Garbage pay stink splits south-east council on third day of strikes
Some councillors have joined garbage truck drivers striking over stalled talks with their administration as 60,000 bins go uncollected – some for a second week.
- by Matt Dennien
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Qld to review ‘potentially struggling’ domestic violence helpline
The state will appoint a reviewer for one of its leading domestic violence services amid concerns about unanswered calls, surging demand and an expansion vow.
- by Matt Dennien
Moreton Motorway route heads back to drawing board after community backlash
The government has vowed to pursue a new route for part of the motorway after a groundswell of opposition to the original plan.
- by Matt Dennien
Garbage driver deal delivers empty bins and pay rises for Christmas
A major south-east council and its garbage truck drivers inked a pay deal after strikes left tens of thousands of bins uncollected – some for two weeks straight.
- by Matt Dennien
Labor accuses LNP of inflating project ‘blowouts’ to claim future wins
The LNP went to the election with a little-detailed promise of delivering projects on time and on budget – Labor has made the most explicit claim yet as to how.
- by Matt Dennien
Qld real estate lobby calls for probe into ‘onslaught’ of tenancy law changes
The body wants a proposed productivity commission to review the social and economic impacts of a swathe of rental reforms.
- by Matt Dennien
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Courts
LNP to crack down on drug-driving after Ezra Mam’s ‘slap on the wrist’
Qld’s attorney-general has flagged an increase to drug-driving penalties after the Broncos star’s sentence was criticised by the deputy premier.
- by Matt Dennien
Breach of bail drives lift in kids court numbers as detention strains
The Childrens Court president used a report to warn about the “struggle” with growing incarceration numbers – which the LNP expects new laws to push higher.
- by Matt Dennien
No more blowouts: Clock ticking to confirm 2032 budget, audit office warns
With an ‘immovable deadline’ looming, there is currently no consolidated sum for the cost of the Brisbane 2032 Games. A key watchdog says there should be.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP’s ‘adult time’ youth crime laws pass parliament with Labor backing
While opposition MPs highlighted concerns raised by stakeholders, and the fast-tracked process, all supported the laws – though one is considering her future.
- by Matt Dennien
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Cross River Rail
‘A matter for them’: Regulator contradicts LNP Cross River Rail delay claims
The government says Brisbane’s newest rail line will not be ready for passengers until 2029, billions over budget, but have refused to outline key details.
- by Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
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