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.
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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.
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Criminals target government with record cyber attacks
Australia has had one of the world's biggest rises in cyber attacks against government agencies, with a report showing criminals are pursuing official sources.
Ambulance ramping under spotlight after patient deaths
Queensland's health minister will bring together emergency department bosses to address ambulance ramping after two people died in as many days.
New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy
After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.
New Zealand to get new government on Black Friday
The three party leaders involved in New Zealand's next government have concluded negotiations and are set to sign a coalition agreement.
Work complete on nation’s biggest weir since WWII
Construction is complete on the largest weir built in Australia since World War II, with the vast body of water captured to be used in agriculture and industry.
Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks
Chris Luxon, leader of New Zealand's election winners National, has brokered policy deals with two minor parties to form government.
Laws targeting dangerous dogs to be introduced in Qld
Five dog breeds are expected to be banned and owners held criminally responsible for attacks under legislation to be tabled in Queensland parliament.
Qld school hours flexible but usual week still expected
Queensland students may be able to enjoy different hours under an updated school schedule policy but they will still be expected to complete a five-day week.
Sydney mayor suspended after corruption finding
City of Canada Bay mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been suspended by the local government minister after an integrity commission found he engaged in corrupt conduct.
States wash hands of 40,000 bathtubs worth of sanitiser
Massive amounts of hand sanitiser could be put to new use after thousands of tonnes of the product expired in government stores.
Millions in compensation for hospital audiology failure
Families and children affected by serious failures at a north Queensland hospital's audiology unit have been offered millions in compensation.