Boats and jet skis scramble after hearing ‘distressing’ sound in latest whale entanglement
As jet skis and boats scrambled to help a distressed whale off Australia’s east coast, the animal’s cries…
Wind developer has another crack at Queensland grid despite shock cancellation of approved project
Australian wind developer Greenleaf Renewables is having another crack at the Queensland market, despite the state LNP government’s…
Industry braces for more shocks in Queensland as LNP “calls in” two more wind and battery projects
Key TakeawaysThe Queensland LNP government is considering two new wind projects, the 700 MW Marmadua Energy Park and…
Queensland child safety inquiry hears of growing demands on foster carers during public hearings in Cairns
A commission of inquiry into Queensland’s child safety system has heard a lack of financial support and growing…
Queensland parliament passes laws allowing police to issue on-the-spot domestic violence orders to perpetrators
Laws to give police the power to issue on-the-spot orders to domestic violence perpetrators have passed Queensland parliament. …
Government stands by funding rules barring youth justice organisations from speaking to media
The Queensland government has been accused of “overreach” over funding rules for community youth justice organisations that appear…
Blackout warnings for Queenslanders ahead of summer from Australian Energy Market Operator
Queenslanders are being warned of potential blackouts this summer, with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) identifying a…
Australian and Queensland governments sign agreement to fund Brisbane Olympics infrastructure
The Commonwealth has agreed to contribute just under half the cost of building the 2032 Olympic Games venues,…
Queensland government strikes new deal with Bravus to defer royalties, expand Carmichael coal mine
The Queensland government has struck a new royalty deferral deal with the owners of the Carmichael coal mine…
Report into domestic violence helpline DVConnect finds almost 4,000 calls unanswered in October 2024
Almost 60 per cent of calls to a Queensland domestic and family violence helpline went unanswered in October,…
Queensland teachers to strike today after pay negotiations with government hit a stalemate
More than 50,000 Queensland school teachers will strike for the first time in 16 years today, after negotiations…
Queensland Teachers’ Union says improvement in conditions priority ahead of strike, government confident a deal can be reached
An immediate improvement in daily working conditions is the top priority as Queensland teachers prepare to strike for…