Hundreds of blue cards suspended under new powers
543 blue cards have been suspended over the past five months under new Queensland government child protection powers.
Of these, 269 blue card holders have been prevented
Read more16 March 2026Government
Battle of the friendly titans – Canavan vs Joyce
By Michelle Grattan
Matt Canavan was once Barnaby Joyce’s staffer, and later his closest ally and most vociferous spruiker. Not to mention his best political
Read more12 March 2026
UN Security Council condemns Iran’s attacks on neighbours
The UN Security Council has condemned Iran’s “egregious attacks” against nearly a dozen of its regional neighbours, amid the Middle East war which is entering its
Read more12 March 2026
Vehicle located in search for missing tourists
Police have located a vehicle connected to two missing international tourists in the Kilkivan area, near Gympie in Queensland.
The discovery came as floods continued in
Read more12 March 2026
Tougher penalties for metal thieves who risk Qld lives
Metal thieves will face up to life in prison if they endanger lives or disrupt critical infrastructure under new laws introduced by the Queensland Government.
The laws
Read more11 March 2026
Nationals elect Queensland Senator Matt Canavan as leader
Senator for Queensland Matt Canavan has been elected as the new leader of the National Party, after David Littleproud’s resignation.
Senator Canavan defeated Bridget
Read more11 March 2026
3000 Australians have fled Middle East conflict zone
More than 3000 Australians have returned home on 21 direct commercial flights from the Middle East, and more will follow in coming days.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said
Read more11 March 2026
Worn-out Littleproud calls it a day
By Michelle Grattan
Nationals leader David Littleproud has unexpectedly quit his post, declaring he is “buggered” and “out on my feet”.
His announcement came as
Read more11 March 2026
Australia to send aircraft, defence missiles to Middle East
Australia will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Middle East to help “protect and defend” Australians and other civilians in the region.
Advanced Medium Range
Read more10 March 2026
Planning starts for Gatton-Esk Road upgrades
Improvements will be made to the Gatton-Esk Road, between the Lockyer and Brisbane Valleys west of Brisbane, to reduce wet weather impacts.
Minister for Transport and
Read more10 March 2026