Qld govt halts coal seam gas in Scenic Rim
The Queensland government has delisted the last two coal seam gas leases in the Scenic Rim region after a decade-long campaign by locals.
politics (general)
Two Vic ministers promoted after exodus
Deputy Premier James Merlino is among four Victorian government ministers to announce their retirement, with Labor MPs preparing to pick their replacements.
Qld couriers to have set pay, conditions
A Queensland parliamentary committee is assessing proposed laws to regulate the pay and conditions of transport workers including gig couriers and truckies.
Qld mulls taxes on tourists, park visitors
The Queensland government is considering an expert panel's proposal for taxes to be imposed on tourists and national parks visitors.
Qld wants more medical student funding
The Queensland government says the Commonwealth should fund more medical student placements so states can grow the nation's health workforce.
Surge in lobbying heightens corruption risk in Queensland: watchdog
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission is checking how politicians have been recording their meetings with lobbyists amid a surge since the election.
Qld govt won’t make breaching bail a crime
Queensland Youth Justice Minister Leanne Linard has ruled out making breach of bail a crime for teens, saying to do so would not impact offending.
Not enough turning up at Qld DV court
A report on Queensland's special domestic and family violence court has found some victims are waiting up to six months for their cases to be heard.
Qld treasurer denies business tax promise
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick is adamant his 2020 election pledge for no new or increased taxes was made to voters, not businesses.
Qld electricity prices raise questions
There are calls for an inquiry into Queensland's wholesale electricity prices, which are the highest in the nation and regularly hit record levels.
Queenslanders dodge electricity outages
Queenslanders have avoided power outages as the federal energy regulator takes control of the wholesale national supply market.
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.