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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road duplication completed
The duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road, north of Brisbane, has been completed ahead of schedule.
The section has
Read more9 March 2026
Big calls needed in a ‘ruptured” world order
By Nick Bisley
Australia faces a more complex and dangerous world than at any time since the threat of Japanese invasion during the second world war.
The global
Read more5 March 2026
Grants announced to preserve koala habitats
The Queensland Government has announced $1 million in grants to help preserve the state’s koala habitat.
Grants of up to $75,000 are available for on-ground
Read more4 March 2026
Funding to explore new central Ipswich river crossing
The Queensland Government has confirmed funding of $4 million to investigate a new Bremer River crossing in Ipswich, west of Brisbane.
The city currently relies on the
Read more2 March 2026