State Politics

Steven Miles could face challenge for leadership as Queensland’s 40th premier following resignation of Annastacia Palaszczuk

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A contested leadership ballot may decide who replaces Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland premier. Deputy Premier Steven Miles is considered the frontrunner to take over from Palaszczuk, who finishes up this week after announcing her resignation on Sunday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Annastacia Palaszczuk resigns as QLD premier. Watch the latest news and stream for free … Read more

South Perth Mayor Greg Milner to run for Liberal preselection in his home seat

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The recently re-elected mayor of an inner-city council will throw his hat into the ring for Liberal pre-selection – in South Perth. Greg Milner is understood to be planning to seek Liberal endorsement to run in the blue-ribbon seat, joining an internal tussle that is expected to be hotly contested because of the electorate’s long … Read more

Some Queensland public servants set to get one-off cost-of-living bonus – just in time for Christmas

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Thousands of Queensland public servants are eligible to receive a one-off cash bonus – just in time for Christmas. The one-off Cost of Living Adjustment aims to help employees keep up with the increased cost of living, thanks to a lucrative wage deal struck with the state government. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Pre-Christmas cash bonuses … Read more

Department of Justice director general Adam Tomison resigns, the second top rank departure after Unit 18 death

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Department of Justice director general Adam Tomison has resigned, weeks after the State recorded the first death of a child in detention. Mike Reynolds exited his Corrective Services commissioner role in October, less than a fortnight after 16-year-old Aboriginal boy Cleveland Dodd fatally self-harmed in his Unit 18 cell — a controversial facility within the … Read more

Say goodbye to the Gabba: QLD government confirms it will forge ahead with controversial redevelopment

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The Queensland government has announced the demolition and rebuild of the Gabba will go ahead in the largest urban renewal project Brisbane has seen since the 1980s. Deputy Premier Steven Miles declared the project is “firmly underway”. The $2.7 billion redevelopment, ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will also include three new pedestrian … Read more

Countdown is on for Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas to declare hand after Liberals set preselection schedule

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Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has until the end of January to make the most closely watched call in WA politics and decide whether he will join the Liberal Party and seek preselection for Churchlands. Liberal State Council on Saturday signed-off on the closing dates for the party’s first raft of preselections, which include seats … Read more

Annastacia Palaszczuk resigns as Queensland premier: ‘It’s time for me to leave’

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Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced she will resign as Queensland premier. Palaszczuk made the announcement at a press conference just after 11am on Sunday, saying that it was “time to leave”. “Queensland is in good shape, which is why now is time for me to leave,” Palaszczuk told reporters in an emotional speech. Watch the latest … Read more

NSW Ambulance takes pay dispute to the Industrial Relations Commission

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The fight between NSW Ambulance paramedics and the state government will go before the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) on Monday. Negotiations with the Health Services Union (HSU) stalled on Friday when the union rejected an average 19 per cent increase to take home pay — including base pay, penalties, and entitlements. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE … Read more

Townspeople threaten legal action over rural speeding camera in Malanda near Cairns

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Furious residents of a far north Queensland town are considering action over claims a speed camera on a main road generated almost $300,000 in fines. However, the state government has hit back, saying drivers caught speeding need to learn their lesson. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Furious residents are considering action over Queensland speed camera. Watch … Read more

Grief stricken parents meet with Queensland Health Minister demanding change

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A mother who lost her baby girl shortly after birth has met with Queensland’s health minister to advocate for change. Meg Flaskett and her husband James lost their daughter Thea soon after she was born at Redcliffe Hospital in September. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Queensland’s maternity care problem in national spotlight. Watch the latest news … Read more