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All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table

All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table

Opposition leader David Crisafulli has made a pre-election pitch focusing on housing but has vowed to scrap a controversial energy project.

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

Legislative changes have been pushed through Queensland parliament after some people on the state parole board had not been properly appointed.

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Suggestions former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could join Labor on the campaign trail for the Queensland election have been endorsed by the treasurer.

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Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

A big-spending budget targeting cost-of-living relief that will lift Queensland's deficit to $2.6 billion has set the scene for the state election.

2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget

2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget

The Queensland government will allocate $62 million to the Olympics delivery authority set to roll out its infrastructure plan.

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, although it has lost its outright majority.

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

A real estate body has called on authorities to provide an accountable delivery plan, describing the Queensland's housing crisis as "woeful".

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Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

A north Queensland mayor has been told to step down by the premier after council colleagues voted for his removal amid a corruption watchdog investigation.

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.

Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.

Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision

Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision

Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision

Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision

Queensland's decision to ban carbon capture and storage projects in the Great Artesian Basin has sparked calls for the federal government to follow suit.

Domestic violence surge sparks major funding boost

Domestic violence surge sparks major funding boost

Domestic violence surge sparks major funding boost

Domestic violence surge sparks major funding boost

Family and domestic violence is rising in Queensland where the state government is directing millions of extra dollars towards frontline response and support.

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Every recommendation of a corruption watchdog review will be adopted by the Queensland government, including the release of reports retrospectively.

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Treaty negotiations shouldn't delay other promises

A treaty won't "magically" solve issues facing the Aboriginal community and shouldn't be cited as a reason to delay initiatives, a commission has been told.

Discussions ongoing to reduce airport train travel cost

Discussions to reduce fares on privately-operated trains to Brisbane airport are underway but won't drop to 50c during a public transport trial in Queensland.

Indigenous healing services boost ahead of Sorry Day

A funding boost of $3.5 million is set to prop up healing workshops, on-country camps and help document the experiences of Stolen Generations survivors.

'Party is over': crackdown on costly NDIS plan rorts

The government has vowed to stamp out unscrupulous NDIS providers encouraging participants to spend their funding too quickly and on non-disability supports.

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Carbon capture project rejected over groundwater fears

Potential impacts on groundwater resources has led to the rejection of Glencore's carbon capture storage project in the Great Artesian Basin.

Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised

A parliamentary hearing has heard a history of inaccurate reporting should disallow some media organisations access to Queensland Childrens Court cases.

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.

Minister accused of inciting cyberbullying over post

Queensland's health minister has been accused by the opposition of inciting cyberbullying over a social media post regarding a parliamentary jibe.

Record migration blamed for congested roads, transport

The Queensland premier has doubled down on calls to cut migration, saying their transport system and roads are under pressure due to the number of arrivals.

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland’s treasurer has revealed the upcoming budget will forecast a $3 billion deficit as the government spends on cost-of-living relief measures.

Social media use linked to spike in teen self harm

Queensland's chief health officer has issued a warning about the "public health problem" of social media to young people.

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