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
Read more23 February 2026Government
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
Read more19 February 2026
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
Read more18 February 2026
Health insurance set for hefty rise in April
Health insurance premiums will rise by 4.41 percent in April, the largest annual increase in almost a decade.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the decision was
Read more18 February 2026
Teal toppler elevated into the treasury shadow
By Michelle Grattan
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson, the only Liberal to win back a “teal” seat last year, to go head-to-head as shadow
Read more18 February 2026
Hamilton and Sandgate sites fast-tracked for housing
Land in the Brisbane suburb of Hamilton, previously intended as the site for the Olympics athlete’s village, is being made available for housing and commercial
Read more18 February 2026
Reedy Creek quarry put on notice of possible call-in
The Queensland Government has announced it will issue a proposed call-in notice for the Boral Resources Quarry planned for Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast.
It said this
Read more16 February 2026
Ley leaves Taylor with a byelection headache
By Michelle Grattan
After she was trounced in Friday’s Liberal ballot, Sussan Ley addressed the media with a speech that was gracious in defeat, but came with an
Read more16 February 2026
New Queensland Police Commissioner appointed
Brett Pointing has been appointed as Queensland’s new Police Commissioner. This follows the retirement of Steve Gollschewski.
Pointing will take over the role from
Read more16 February 2026
New funds available for ‘innovative events’
The Queensland Government has announced funding to encourage the creation of more innovative events in the state.
The Innovation Events Fund is designed to support
Read more15 February 2026