Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won’t stop shows
Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.
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Bold emission target laws introduced in Queensland
Premier Steven Miles will forge ahead with bold emissions reduction targets over the next decade even as his government continues with fossil fuel approvals.
Syphilis cases surge, spark government intervention
Syphilis cases have risen in Queensland by more than 25 per cent over the past year, with the state government now intervening to stop the spread.
Call to cancel Gabba rebuild, abolish 2032 Olympics
A crossbench call for Queensland to scrap a planned Gabba rebuild for the Olympics comes amid hot debate over the stadium's future.
State bans sale of knives and replica guns to minors
Replica guns, knives and other edged weapons can no longer be sold to minors after legislation was brought forward in a bid to crack down on youth crime.
Review to examine corruption watchdog reporting powers
A former chief justice will lead a review into the complex legal and ethical issues raised when a corruption watchdog publishes findings against individuals.
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Asbestos-tainted mulch potentially at hundreds of sites
Hundreds of sites are due to be tested for contaminated mulch including some outside Sydney as an expert group is formed to speed up the investigation.
Law overhaul to improve safety for sex workers
Criminal offences relating to sex work will be scrapped in a bid to increase safety in the profession in Queensland.
Workers protest, call for heat safeguards after death
Construction workers have marched through Brisbane's streets demanding workplace safety action following the death of a colleague in December.
Laws proposed to improve Children’s Court media access
The Queensland premier has moved to improve media access to Children's Court cases through legislative reforms.
Court action against power plant after mass outage
The Australian energy regulator is taking a Queensland power plant owner to court over alleged compliance failures at a beleaguered coal-fired facility.
Knife sales ban to minors priority for Queensland Labor
Tackling youth crime will be a focus for the Queensland parliament as it returns for the first sitting week of 2024.
Powerbrokers weigh in on Gabba’s rebuild, future
Members of the organising committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have indicated a rebuild of the Gabba may not be the best way forward.
Environmental approval confirmed for 30-year coal mine
Environmentalists have slammed a decision to approve a coal mine in Queensland that is expected to produce more than half a billion tonnes in emissions.
Tasmania’s minority Liberal government on thin ice
Tasmania appears to be heading to an early election with rebel independent MPs and the state's minority Liberal premier at loggerheads.
Qld premier commits to expanding CCC’s reporting powers
The Queensland government will expand the reporting powers of the Crime and Corruption Commission after a commitment from Premier Steven Miles.
Nominations now open for ex-premier’s seat
Nominations have opened for ex-Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's former Brisbane seat ahead of a by-election in March.
Frustrating wait continues for evacuated residents
People evacuated from a flood-hit far north Queensland community don't look like returning any time soon due to a damaged pump at a waste treatment plant.
Further delays to coal-fired power plant restart
A key Queensland coal-fired power station has had its partial return to service delayed once again.
Pre-Games transport options being stalled by train deal
Public transport options to and from Brisbane Airport will be prioritised as the government continues to navigate an aging, monopolised train contract.
Dodgy dam to be rebuilt after repair hopes hit the wall
A $1.2 billion dam in Queensland is set to be rebuilt after experts said an existing wall had too many issues and could not be repaired.
Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle
Queensland's Labor government has ushered in five new ministers as the successor to Annastacia Palaszczuk sets his sights on winning the 2024 state election.
Qld Premier Miles’ new-look frontbench to be sworn in
Days after Steven Miles took over as Queensland's 40th premier, a new-look cabinet will be sworn in as Labor begins life without Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Qld Premier Miles’ new-look frontbench sworn in
Days after Steven Miles took over as Queensland's 40th premier, a new-look cabinet has been sworn in as Labor begins life without Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Key Olympic projects, Gabba rebuild to be reviewed
Key Brisbane Olympic infrastructure projects like the controversial Gabba rebuild will be reconsidered by a new-look Queensland government.
Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out
Creative Australia will distribute $170m to 159 arts organisations, funding an extra 45 groups. But Brisbane's Metro Arts is among those that have missed out.
Clear road for Miles as rival bows out of premier race
Steven Miles is set to step up as Queensland's next premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman opted not to stand for the Labor leadership.
Advocates urge targeted programs in youth crime plan
Advocates have called on the state government to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle youth crime with the current strategy to expire this month
Security issues hindering Qld energy companies: report
An Auditor-General's report has found Queensland energy providers are still lagging behind in implementing appropriate security processes.
Funding deals struck with states on GST, health, NDIS
Anthony Albanese has negotiated deals with states and territories on extra health funding, the GST carve-up and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Funds for programs keeping at-risk youth in school mode
Schools helping youth stay out of trouble and engaged in secondary education will benefit from a $288 million funding package announced by the state government.