State

Four-lane Bribie Island Bridge design unveiled

The Queensland Government has unveiled the preferred design for a new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge, which would double the current traffic capacity between the island

New rules rein in union officials and reform workers comp

The Queensland Government has announced reforms to the state’s industrial laws that include a more robust “fit and proper person” test for union officials. It said

Work begins on new Sea World marine wildlife hospital

Construction has started on a new marine wildlife hospital at Sea World on the Gold Coast. It is the first facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, providing

500 e-bikes and scooters seized during crackdown

More than 500 devices have been seized and nearly 2500 fines issued during a three-month crackdown on e-bikes and e-scooters. Operation Surety was launched by the

Major roadworks to bust Caloundra traffic congestion

An alternative route into the Caloundra CBD on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is being constructed to ease traffic congestion on the road to the popular holiday spot. The

Preferred builders named for Brisbane Olympics stadium

The BESIX Watpac and John Holland consortium has been named as the preferred construction contractor to build the new Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park. The companies

CMC Rocks festival secures two-year funding deal

The CMC Rocks QLD country and roots music festival has been guaranteed State Government funding for the next two years. The festival is the largest of its type in the

Queensland acts to preserve international cricket

Queensland is acting to protect its international cricket games by developing a hybrid wicket at The Gabba that can be transferred to the new Brisbane Stadium. The

Tougher dangerous driving rules to activate in December

New laws to crack down on dangerous driving, including a doubling of penalties for drug driving, will come into force in December 2026. The laws include increased jail

Containers for Change reforms to be implemented

Major Containers for Change reforms have been passed by the Queensland Parliament. The reforms have been designed to strengthen accountability, lift performance and

Subscribe to our newsletter

Newsletter