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Former children’s commissioner criticises new bail laws

A former National Children’s Commissioner says new Queensland bail laws will not result in less crime. Anne Hollonds, who is also the spokesperson for the Justice

Youths who breach bail, go to jail in new Queensland laws

“Adult crime, adult time” has been expanded to include “breach bail, go to jail” under new Queensland laws to take effect by the end of 2026. Repeat offenders

Great Barrier Reef stays off the global in-danger list

Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef has avoided being placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage “in danger” list. The draft decision, announced at the weekend, means the

New ambulance station for Springwood

Springwood, in Logan City south of Brisbane, has a new purpose-built $8.1 million ambulance station. The replacement station is capable of housing seven ambulances and

Crack-down on e-bike and e-scooter hoons

Queensland Police have begun targeting neighbourhood hoons on illegal high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters as stronger laws come into effect. The new laws from July 1,

Contract awarded for Mooloolah River Interchange

A major contract has been awarded to kick off the next stage of the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) on the Sunshine Coast. The Queensland Government has announced that

Lukewarm business response to Queensland budget

Queensland business groups have given a lukewarm response to this week’s State Budget. Business Chamber Queensland described it as a missed opportunity to lay the

Queensland Budget focuses on cost of living and services

The Queensland Government has delivered a State Budget it says is built around better services and cost of living savings without new or increased taxes. It said the

Suncorp Stadium mega-screen facelift plans unveiled

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium will undergo its largest upgrade in more than 20 years ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The facelift includes an

New commission will coordinate child protection

A new Queensland Protection Commission will be set up to provide oversight, accountability and coordination of child protection. This is part of the State Government’s

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