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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More offences added to youth crime adult sentencing

An extra 12 offences are being added to the Queensland Government’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws. This will bring to 45 the number of youth crime offences

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