Qld to boost Gladstone pregnancy services
A major Queensland hospital's maternity unit will operate 24 hours a day from January 30, but the state government says full birthing services are months away.
politics (general)
Gabba funding for Olympic makeover unclear
The Queensland government says it's still working on a funding deal for Olympic infrastructure amid reports the Commonwealth no longer wants to fund the Gabba.
Hard road to birth amid maternity closures
Rural doctors are calling for urgent action to stop maternity closures and bypasses, as hundreds of families travel long distances to give birth.
Doctor losses blamed for hospital baby ban
The Queensland government has defended doctor shortages and other issues which could prevent many women giving birth in Gladstone until mid-2023.
agriculture
coal
environmental politics
global warming
mining
politics (general)
regulatory policy and organisation
water
water supply
Review may send Acland mine back to court
Queensland's water department is reviewing a decision to grant a licence to the controversial expansion of New Hope's Acland coal mine.
Doubts over Qld coal mine’s water licence
Queensland's water department erred in granting New Hope's Acland coal mine a licence and a review of its decision is needed, activists say.
Qld eyes $1.3b lithium-ion battery sector
Queensland could be a world leader in mining and refining raw materials needed for batteries, making cells, assembling packs and recycling, a report says.
Qld to fast-track oil refinery upgrade
The Queensland government will speed up approvals for Ampol to upgrade its oil refinery in Brisbane, which could keep it open until 2030.
Cordingley extradition nears milestone
The extradition case for a man suspected of killing Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley in India is reaching a milestone, the state's police minister says.
Qld govt defends health building blowouts
Queensland's acting premier says just like home renovators, the government is facing budget blowouts on projects due to high building material costs.
Qld remembers First Nations hero Dundalli
The Queensland government has recognised the "state significance" of First Nations hero Dundalli for the first time on the 168th anniversary of his death.
Ministers chastised for health advice snub
Anne Ruston says the government is undermining Australians' trust in medical experts by inferring advice from the chief medical officer wasn't cautious enough.
Qld cabinet didn’t discuss Mabo for months
Queensland cabinet minutes from 1992 paint a picture of a government trying to reform without "spooking the horses" at a time of momentous social change.
Rio Tinto compo bill ‘nothing like’ $450m
Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap, but it will be "nothing like" $450 million.
Qld power plant set for coal cap compo
Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal of up to $450 million for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap in Queensland.
coal
conservation
economy (general)
economy, business and finance
environmental politics
finance (general)
global change
mining
politics (general)
Palmer seeks coal climate ruling review
Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal wants a review of a Queensland court's advice that its proposed coal mine should be rejected due to climate change impacts.
Army called in after Fiji election
The Fijian police has called in the military to help maintain security after the election, citing reports of stonings against Indo-Fijian homes and businesses.
Qld minister silent on shooter’s gun run
Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan won't say if he was previously briefed about a man involved in the fatal shootings of two police and a neighbour last week.
Palaszczuk’s tribute to victims of Wieambilla shooting
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has spoken to community members and police having "a really rough time" after two officers and a local were shot dead.
homelessness
housing and urban planning
inflation and deflation
pension and welfare
politics (general)
poverty
social issues (general)
wage and pension
welfare
Surging Qld rents sapping living standards
Thousands of Queensland households are spending more than a third of their income on rent and are unable to meet basic living standards, a new report suggests.
Qld land-clearing report not up to scratch
The Queensland government says a new report shows deforestation has fallen, but environmental groups says it's still happening at an alarming rate.
Qld forensics to be rebuilt from ground up
The Queensland government hopes faith in DNA processing in the state can be restored as it responds to a damning report on major failings at a state-run lab.
Qld shooting is a wake-up call: analysts
A Queensland man's posts online leading up to a shooting attack in which he and five people died have raised concerns about the growth of conspiracy theories.
Qld shooting link to conspiracy forums
Two brothers and a woman who allegedly shot dead two Queensland police and their neighbour have been linked to posts on conspiracy theory websites and forums.
Crimes review as report exposes lab lies
An inquiry has recommended thousands of crimes be reviewed and Queensland's embattled forensics lab restructured after it found "grave maladministration".
Australia imposes sanctions on Iran
The federal government is taking action against Iran's Morality Police and others after the death in custody in September of Mahsa Amini sparked mass protests.
Christmas pay rise for Qld nurses
Queensland nurses and midwives will receive a pay rise just in time for Christmas after a landmark enterprise bargaining agreement.
Deaths of Qld children in care reviewed
More than half the children who died in Queensland's child protection system in 2021/22 did not die from natural causes, a new report says.
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social issues (general)
social services
Queensland needs watchdog for vulnerable adults says Public Advocate
A commissioner is needed to prevent adults at risk of abuse and exploitation from falling through cracks in the system, Queensland's public advocate says.
Qld drivers hit by L-plate ‘rip off’
Queensland drivers are being slugged more than $180 for a learner's permit, more than seven times the cost in other states.
Qld Bradfield Scheme ‘not feasible’: panel
An expert panel has rejected a scheme to irrigate western Queensland, but says four mini-water grids could help coastal areas adapt to climate change.