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Thousands of jobs in limbo, projects worth $4b stalled

Thousands of jobs have been put on hold as Queensland MPs desperately attempt to get the Palaszczuk Government moving on $4...

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18th Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

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Australia’s shameful response to disaster

The week of bushfires has shown Australian citizens at their best, pulling together to support those in need. The same...

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17th Nov. 2019 6:11 AM

The bushfire disaster brought out the best in Aussie citizens. The same can’t be said for our leaders. Picture: Brett Hemmings/Getty Images

Confirmed: Trad’s Queensland budget is coming early

Treasurer Jackie Trad has confirmed her pre-election Budget will be delivered much earlier than usual, denying it was to...

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15th Nov. 2019 5:11 PM

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has confirmed her pre-election Budget will be delivered early. Picture: AAP/Dan Peled

‘No shame’: Staggering reaction to fires

While Australia’s firefighters were quietly proving their heroism in recent days, others were busy disgracing themselves as...

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14th Nov. 2019 7:11 AM

Trump's furious tweets at impeachment inquiry kicks off

Public impeachment hearings are under way in America, with top diplomats delivering damaging testimony — and Donald Trump...

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14th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Shifting blame to the Greens is just starting fires

‘ … we need to stop spreading misinformation and using scare tactics to push a political agenda’.

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13th Nov. 2019 11:11 AM

A bushfire a Gregory River caused damage as it moved in a north, northwest direction from the Bruce Highway toward Longford Creek.

‘Energetic’ new leader poached from Premier’s office

A senior government figure described as a “high-performing leader with 25 years public sector experience’’ has been poached...

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13th Nov. 2019 9:11 AM

wills RF238201 Kylie Retschlag and Ana Strange of The Public Trustee, Ipswich, getting ready for Queensland Wills Week.

PM forced to respond to ‘vile’ comments

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has addressed the “vile” comments made by MPs as Australia battles one of the worst bushfires...

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13th Nov. 2019 9:11 AM

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a visit to the Australian Government Crisis Coordination Centre in Canberra.

Labor on a crusade to convert Christian voters

Labor is seeking redemption in Queensland, reaching out to Christian voters today, hoping to regain their faith as it seeks...

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13th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Fires bring out the worst in Aussie politicians

From blaming people who died in a fire for being responsible because they “likely voted Greens” to accusing rivals of being...

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