Mackay MP who crossed floor to oppose LNP ban on abortion debate defends actions
A rebel government MP has defended his decision to cross the Queensland parliament floor, defying his party and…
$700m federal health funding win for Tasmania hospitals
A new health funding agreement thrashed out with the federal government will deliver an extra $700m into the…
Queensland government will refuse to support federal gun buyback legislation, ABC understands
The Queensland government will not be participating in the federal government’s proposed gun buyback scheme, the ABC understands.…
Violence against state school teachers and staff nearly quadruples in three years, new data shows
Reported incidents of violence against Queensland state school teachers and staff have almost quadrupled in the last three…
Crocodile spotted in floodwaters near Cairns, Queensland
A crocodile has sparked fears after it was spotted in floodwaters outside of Cairns. The large reptile was…
Social media can help save lives during cyclone season, but also has a tendency to spread misinformation
The destructive remnants of Tropical Cyclone Jasper left 18 people stranded on the roof of a pub in…
Queensland government considering youth ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws after Hinchinbrook by-election success
The Queensland government is “actively considering” harsher bail penalties for children following its weekend by-election win, in a…
LNP lead narrows in bitterly contested Hinchinbrook by-election
The LNP’s early lead is narrowing as early votes flow in the Hinchinbrook by-election in North Queensland. The…
Central Queensland Fitzroy Resources coal mine sale secures 1,000 jobs
The future of more than 1,000 employees, contractors and suppliers at three Queensland mining sites has been secured,…
Qld government faces million-dollar cricket tug of war to host start of prestigious First Test before the Gabba gets demolished
The start of Australian summer cricket could soon return to the Sunshine State – but it comes with…
Hinchinbrook by-election a ‘test’ for Queensland LNP government as writs issued
The Crisafulli LNP government is set to be tested after it announced November 29 as the date for…
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate calls for urgent e-transport law changes after deaths of two children
The deaths of two Queensland children in three days has reignited calls for the state government to take…