Politics
Queensland
Brisbane renters emerge as key force behind Greens’ election success
Neglecting renters was a key factor behind the major parties losing their hold on inner-city Brisbane, according to two of the city’s three successful Greens.
- by Tony Moore
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Green light expected for long-awaited upgrade of city motorway
The motorway between Brisbane and Ipswich has been upgraded and widened over the past two decades. But one section has been left until last.
- by Tony Moore
Embattled Star could face $50m fines if it breaches Queensland regulations
The Queensland government has moved to strengthen its punitive powers over casino operators, including fines of up to $50 million, ahead of scandal-plagued Star Entertainment’s new Brisbane casino’s planned opening next year.
- by Cameron Atfield
M1 accident shows where money must go on the road to Games: Lord Mayor
Adrian Schrinner says having infrastructure keep pace with population growth is one of the reasons south-east Queensland pitched for the 2032 Olympics.
- by Tony Moore
Labor MPs hide corruption watchdog’s legal costs in secretive Trad case
The move has been labelled a “protection racket” by the LNP opposition, which had sought to release redacted CCC correspondence about the ongoing court battle.
- by Matt Dennien
‘He gets our state’: Premier shifts tone on feds amid election fallout
Queensland Labor MPs have lined up to sing the praises of new prime minister Anthony Albanese, amid jeers from the LNP opposition about the success of the Greens.
- by Matt Dennien
How new Greens MPs will push their power in Brisbane
Greens leader Adam Bandt says “politics as usual” has to change as the new third voice in Australian politics emerges.
- by Tony Moore
Rubber hits the road: What the election means for SEQ major projects
Some road and rail projects will go ahead regardless of who wins the election, but others may depend on the result.
- by Tony Moore
Queensland Health puts off procedures because of product shortages
Patients requiring certain scans and imaging procedures are being told they will have to wait.
- by Sean Parnell
Sleep-deprived and distressed: Aircraft noise is bugging Brisbanites, poll shows
The survey results have reignited calls to examine an evening curfew at Brisbane Airport.
- by Tony Moore
More than 1.2m Australians vote early before PM launches campaign
More than 1.2 million Australians - and more than 280,000 Queenslanders - have already voted, twice as many as 2019. One political expert says the LNP has made a mistake to launch a week after pre-polling has opened.
- by Tony Moore