Queenslanders dodge electricity outages
Queenslanders have avoided power outages as the federal energy regulator takes control of the wholesale national supply market.
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Mask rule dropped for airport terminals
Masks will no longer need to be worn at Australian airport terminals but flight passengers must still cover up as they board the plane.
Qld govt not monitoring supply contracts
Queensland's auditor-general says it's unclear if the state government is getting value for money from the hundreds of supply contracts it has signed.
Indigenous communities to be handed more control over state services
The Queensland government will give Indigenous communities more oversight and decision-making power over services including housing, health care, and education.
Second electricity crunch looming in Qld
The Australian Energy Market Operator is likely to again have to order Queensland electricity generators to fire up their plants to avoid blackouts.
Qld forensic lab inquiry to probe police
A commission of inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensics lab will also look at the practices of police in dozens of cases stretching back to 2018.
Female stargazer makes astronomical input
Anne Green is one of several women scientists given the country's highest recognition for her work, which has included a pioneering role in physics.
Qld govt earmarks $750m for cancer centre
The Queensland government has announced a $750 million investment in a new cancer centre in Brisbane to help take the pressure off crowded hospitals.
Qld couple’s teen killer could face appeal
The Queensland government is considering appealing the sentence of a teen who struck and killed Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter with a stolen car.
Dutton, Labor duel over submarines plan
Peter Dutton has questioned Labor's commitment to the new submarine deal and the AUKUS trilateral security pact, attracting pushback from the government.
Coal miners in the dark on Qld tax hike
Coal miners say they don't how much tax they will be paying in Queensland from July 1, but Treasurer Cameron Dick insists it will be a fair rate.
Call for dialogue on Qld mine emissions
The Queensland coal sector has called for more clarity from the state government on its plans to lower emissions from existing coal mines.
Biloela family’s status to be ‘finalised’
The Muragappen family are waiting in Brisbane for their return flight to Biloela on Friday after a two-year ordeal with immigration authorities.
Plan to secure nuclear submarines faster
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Defence was planning before the election to fast-track the purchase of two US nuclear submarines to fill a capability gap.
Qld law changes concern plastic surgeons
Plastic surgeons are concerned about the risk of Queensland's proposed health practitioner laws lifting a blanket national ban on testimonials.
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global warming
nuclear power
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renewable energy
Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.
Corruption watchdog to probe grants
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the national integrity commission should have scope to probe pork barrelling.
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environmental politics
environmental pollution
global warming
politics (general)
Aust failing on coal mine methane: report
Methane emissions from Australian coal mines could be double official estimates, a new report says, threatening efforts to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Queensland govt to lift coal royalties
The Queensland government has flagged an increase in coal mining royalties as it prepares to hand down its 2022/23 budget.
Qld police review 50 sexual assault cases
Police are revisting dozens of sexual assault cases in Queensland following the launch of an inquiry into the John Tonge forensics lab.
Qld mental health funding lowest in nation
A Queensland inquiry has called on the state government to boost funding for mental health, alcohol and drug services, as well as social housing.
China engaged in ‘act of aggression’: PM
Australia has raised concerns with Beijing after a Chinese aircraft flew dangerously close to an RAAF surveillance plane in the South China Sea region.
Coalition open to Indigenous voice talks
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he wants to see the detail for a proposed First Nations voice to parliament before the coalition supports it.
Qld to widen gambling tax, impose new levy
Queensland's gambling tax will rise from 15 per cent to 20 per cent and be broadened to include free and bonus bets in this month's state budget.
Treasurer contacts ACCC over gas prices
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is reviewing a number of options to counter rising energy prices as inflationary pressures strain household budgets.
Qld facing further electricity bill rises
The Queensland opposition is calling on the state government to intervene in the electricity market to lower wholesale prices, and household and business bills.
Auditor queries welfare card effectiveness
The cashless welfare card, aimed at reducing social harm, has failed to show it is meeting its aims with key recommendations for improvements ignored.
Qld govt eyes budget deficit under $1.7b
Queensland can expect a budget deficit under $1.7 billion in 2022/23, but the treasurer says it will be another two years before the books are back in black.
Wells to join Brisbane Olympic committee
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will appoint Sports Minister Anika Wells to the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic committee as one of his two picks for the panel.
Qld premier open to forensics examination
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has not ruled out an inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensics laboratory following claims of DNA-testing problems.
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electricity production and distribution
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Qld govt denies electricity price gouging
The Queensland government has denied its two state-owned electricity generators are price gouging, saying bids on the market are merely covering costs.