Queensland police after better defined call on duties
Queensland Police have called for stronger legislation to define their core duties, after a review found “mission creep” was impacting service delivery.
Acting
Read more15 July 2025State
Modern net captures Queensland wildlife
A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade.
State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now
Read more15 July 2025
Global recognition for K’gari name change
It’s official. Fraser Island is no more.
Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved.
Federal
Read more15 July 2025
Commission of Inquiry into Queensland CFMEU
The Queensland Government will conduct a Commission of Inquiry into the State branch of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).
Premier David
Read more14 July 2025
More than 7000 stops in police holiday blitz
More Brisbane drivers were found to have drugs in their system than alcohol in a school holiday random roadside testing blitz by Queensland Police which continues this
Read more11 July 2025
Queensland fast-tracks child protection scheme
Queensland will fast-track requirements for the early childhood sector to investigate and report suspicious conduct.
State Attorney-General and Justice Minister Deb
Read more11 July 2025
Chemical fingerprint reveals the touch of gold
Scientists in Western Australia have discovered a new way to identify the likelihood of gold being found in an area of land.
Experts from the Geological Survey of
Read more11 July 2025
Woeful watchhouses keep police from frontline
Queensland police are diverted from frontline response to transport and hospital guard duties for an equivalent for 37,000 shifts each year.
A review into the State’s
Read more10 July 2025
Early Years Institute to support sector workforce
An Early Years Institute is the cornerstone of a new workforce strategy for the sector in Queensland.
State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the Queensland
Read more9 July 2025
Extra boost to Cyclone Alfred recovery efforts
Almost $170 million in extra funding has been promised for restoration efforts in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Both the Queensland and Federal governments have
Read more7 July 2025