Politics
Queensland
Garbage pay stink splits south-east council on third day of strikes
Some councillors have joined garbage truck drivers striking over stalled talks with their administration as 60,000 bins go uncollected – some for a second week.
- by Matt Dennien
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Qld to review ‘potentially struggling’ domestic violence helpline
The state will appoint a reviewer for one of its leading domestic violence services amid concerns about unanswered calls, surging demand and an expansion vow.
- by Matt Dennien
Moreton Motorway route heads back to drawing board after community backlash
The government has vowed to pursue a new route for part of the motorway after a groundswell of opposition to the original plan.
- by Matt Dennien
Garbage driver deal delivers empty bins and pay rises for Christmas
A major south-east council and its garbage truck drivers inked a pay deal after strikes left tens of thousands of bins uncollected – some for two weeks straight.
- by Matt Dennien
Labor accuses LNP of inflating project ‘blowouts’ to claim future wins
The LNP went to the election with a little-detailed promise of delivering projects on time and on budget – Labor has made the most explicit claim yet as to how.
- by Matt Dennien
Qld real estate lobby calls for probe into ‘onslaught’ of tenancy law changes
The body wants a proposed productivity commission to review the social and economic impacts of a swathe of rental reforms.
- by Matt Dennien
‘We need to plan ahead’: Builders bemoan uncertainty over Olympic venues
The construction industry is worried the 100-day stadium review might lead to a logjam of projects, creating delays.
- by Savannah Meacham
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Courts
LNP to crack down on drug-driving after Ezra Mam’s ‘slap on the wrist’
Qld’s attorney-general has flagged an increase to drug-driving penalties after the Broncos star’s sentence was criticised by the deputy premier.
- by Matt Dennien
Breach of bail drives lift in kids court numbers as detention strains
The Childrens Court president used a report to warn about the “struggle” with growing incarceration numbers – which the LNP expects new laws to push higher.
- by Matt Dennien
No more blowouts: Clock ticking to confirm 2032 budget, audit office warns
With an ‘immovable deadline’ looming, there is currently no consolidated sum for the cost of the Brisbane 2032 Games. A key watchdog says there should be.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP’s ‘adult time’ youth crime laws pass parliament with Labor backing
While opposition MPs highlighted concerns raised by stakeholders, and the fast-tracked process, all supported the laws – though one is considering her future.
- by Matt Dennien