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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 more 19 February 2026
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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 more 18 February 2026
Man Paying the Bills

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 more 18 February 2026
Australia Parliament Sits

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 more 18 February 2026
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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 more 18 February 2026
2032 Olympic And Paralympic Games Leaders’ Reception

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 more 16 February 2026
Australia’s Opposition Leadership Turmoil Continues

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 more 16 February 2026
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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 more 16 February 2026
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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 more 15 February 2026
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Dredging begins to restore Caloundra tidal passage

Dredging has begun to deepen the tidal entrance to Pumicestone Passage at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast after two other channels that broke through Bribie Island
Read more 15 February 2026