New ambulance station for Springwood
Springwood, in Logan City south of Brisbane, has a new purpose-built $8.1 million ambulance station.
The replacement station is capable of housing seven ambulances and
Read more2 July 2026Government
Rental affordability scheme quietly sinks into oblivion
By Steven Rowley
This week marks the end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme, which once provided more than 35,000 affordable rental homes across the
Read more2 July 2026
Crack-down on e-bike and e-scooter hoons
Queensland Police have begun targeting neighbourhood hoons on illegal high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters as stronger laws come into effect.
The new laws from July 1,
Read more1 July 2026
People have lost trust in national governments
More than 40 percent of people in OECD countries have low or no trust in their national governments.
The latest OECD Trust Survey, released overnight, found that trust
Read more30 June 2026
Contract awarded for Mooloolah River Interchange
A major contract has been awarded to kick off the next stage of the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) on the Sunshine Coast.
The Queensland Government has announced that
Read more29 June 2026
New party tries a different approach to politics
By Phoebe Hayman and Josh Sunman
Former independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have announced the formation of their new political party, Community Strong
Read more29 June 2026
Lukewarm business response to Queensland budget
Queensland business groups have given a lukewarm response to this week’s State Budget.
Business Chamber Queensland described it as a missed opportunity to lay the
Read more24 June 2026
Queensland Budget focuses on cost of living and services
The Queensland Government has delivered a State Budget it says is built around better services and cost of living savings without new or increased taxes.
It said the
Read more23 June 2026
Pickleball courts scuttled after sustained campaign
A planned expansion of pickleball courts at Joachim Street Park in Holland Park West will not go ahead.
Brisbane City Council Holland Park Ward Councillor Krista Adams
Read more23 June 2026
Gold Coast economy hits $55 billion
The Gold Coast’s 2026 State of the City report shows the $55 billion economy has grown 25 percent since 2020-21.
The Gold Coast is growing faster than Greater Brisbane
Read more22 June 2026