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Funding to explore new central Ipswich river crossing

The Queensland Government has confirmed funding of $4 million to investigate a new Bremer River crossing in Ipswich, west of Brisbane. The city currently relies on the

More offences added to youth crime adult sentencing

An extra 12 offences are being added to the Queensland Government’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws. This will bring to 45 the number of youth crime offences

Work starts on new pavilion at historic Suttons Beach

Work has begun on the new Suttons Beach Pavilion at Redcliffe, north of Brisbane. The project includes a new pavilion structure, extensive landscaping and public

Loud emergency alert to be sent to all mobile phones

A loud emergency warning will be sent to every mobile phone in Australia on Monday, July 27, at 2pm AEST to test the government’s new national alert messaging system,

Accountants warn against government red tape obsession

Australia’s peak accounting body has urged governments to stop treating increased regulations as the default response to every issue. CPA Australia, in a statement

Gold Coast waterfront to be sold for “world-class” precinct

Prime Gold Coast waterfront land is to be sold by the Queensland Government in a bid to create a “thriving tourism and mixed-use precinct.” The 3.5ha parcel on the

Canadian Prime Minister Carney to visit Australia

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Australia from March 3 to 6, 2026. It is Mr Carney’s first visit to Australia since he took on the top job and comes

Could Andrew’s arrest spark the end of the monarchy?

By Jo Coghlan, Huw Nolan and Lisa Hackett When a royal faces scrutiny, it can feel like a rupture with tradition. Yet across the ages, British royals have repeatedly

Major upgrade to Brisbane Magistrates Court facilities

The Queensland Government has announced a $34.4 million upgrade to the Brisbane Magistrates Court aimed at keeping crime victims safer. The upgrades include a new

Big lift in Suncorp Stadium concert cap

The Queensland Government will lift the cap on concerts at Suncorp Stadium in the hope that more big acts will be attracted to Brisbane. The change means up to 21

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