New commission will coordinate child protection
A new Queensland Protection Commission will be set up to provide oversight, accountability and coordination of child protection.
This is part of the State Government’s
Read more16 June 2026Government
450 new homes to be built in Banyo
More than 450 homes will be built in the north Brisbane suburb of Banyo on a 6.4 hectare former Energy Queensland site which will include a mix of townhouses, aged care,
Read more15 June 2026
Australian Government welcomes US and Iran peace deal
The Australian Government has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
The agreement includes steps towards reopening the Strait of
Read more15 June 2026
Gold Coast wetland declared a protected habitat
The McCoys Creek Wetland on the Gold Coast has been declared as Queensland’s second Conserved Area.
The 146‑hectare wetland supports threatened species including
Read more15 June 2026
Government faces flood of claims over migrant detention
By Ellen Rock
For nearly 20 years, the Commonwealth operated under the mistaken assumption that it was allowed to hold people in immigration detention indefinitely.
In
Read more15 June 2026
New health program to support Brisbane’s ‘dawn economy’
Brisbane residents will have access to new, free health and fitness programs as part of efforts to capitalise on its early-morning economy.
Locals will also be consulted
Read more15 June 2026
Human rights protections to be reviewed by ex-judge
There will be a review of Queensland’s human rights and anti-discrimination protections that govern everyday activities like renting a home, accessing services,
Read more11 June 2026
Expressions of interest open for new ecotourism projects
Expressions of interest have been opened for new ecotourism experiences across Queensland.
This can include walking experiences, eco-accommodation, nature-based
Read more10 June 2026
Starry nights to be protected on the Sunshine Coast
Queensland’s first internationally-recognised Dark Sky Reserve has been declared in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
The declaration will keep a dark sky “window to
Read more10 June 2026
State backs coal future with 21-year mine extension
The Queensland Government has signalled that coal power will not be phased out for “decades to come” with a 21-year extension of a mine near Kingaroy.
The
Read more8 June 2026