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Drane continues Youth Justice work as Director-General

The man who has overseen recent changes to Queensland’s youth justice system has been made Director-General of the Department of Youth Justice and Victim

Cost of a partner visa soars to $11,700 overnight

By Louisa Jones What price can you put on love? Many have been asking that question over the past week as the government increased the cost of applying for a partner

New manufacturing hub for Maryborough

A new Manufacturing Hub to help businesses innovate and grow will be established in the Queensland city of Maryborough. The $925 000 facility will be housed at the

‘Normalised’ China relationship faces first big test

By Michelle Grattan On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has

Australia shores up Pacific treaties as China fires missiles

By Joanne Wallis and Salote Tagivakatini As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian

Boost for city homeless night sanctuary

The Queensland Government has announced a funding boost for a Brisbane “night sanctuary” to provide 110 beds for rough sleepers each night. The funding agreement

Former children’s commissioner criticises new bail laws

A former National Children’s Commissioner says new Queensland bail laws will not result in less crime. Anne Hollonds, who is also the spokesperson for the Justice

Youths who breach bail, go to jail in new Queensland laws

“Adult crime, adult time” has been expanded to include “breach bail, go to jail” under new Queensland laws to take effect by the end of 2026. Repeat offenders

Australia’s first AI-powered traffic signal system at Petrie

Australia’s first AI-powered traffic signal system will be implemented in Petrie, north of Brisbane. The new system is expected to reduce delays and wait times,

Great Barrier Reef stays off the global in-danger list

Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef has avoided being placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage “in danger” list. The draft decision, announced at the weekend, means the

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