Politics
Queensland
Torch to be shone on human rights abuses in government departments
The soon to be formed Queensland Human Rights Commission is preparing for an influx of complaints.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Queensland minister pushes for $25.17 raise for lowest-paid workers
The Queensland government has warned the state's bottom line could take a hit if the lowest-paid private sector workers do not get paid more as demand for social housing could rise.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Queensland Rail
It could take years to hire 200 new train drivers for Queensland Rail
It was argued hiring an extra 200 new train drivers was crucial to restoring the reliability of south-east Queensland's trains.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Queensland Police
Almost one in five calls to police hotline go unanswered
There has been a 644 per cent increase in unanswered or disconnected calls to Policelink since 2014.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Travel
The Gold Coast standard: Bleach* and other non-touristy particulars
As Canberrans fend off assumptions about the capital, the Gold Coast is working to undo the idea that it's a stretch of crowded beaches and meter maids.
- by Serena Coady
Queensland Health
Assaults on Queensland Health staff soar by 48 per cent
Aggressive patients and families are lashing out at the very people trying to help them: doctors and nurses.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Government
$40m cost blow-out for a dozen Transport and Main Roads ICT projects
A project to manage boat movements along the Queensland coast is among a dozen to exceed its ICT budget.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Traffic
Pedestrian crossings set for revolutionary upgrade
Technology will be rolled out at 300 pedestrian crossings to detect when people need more - or less - time to cross the road.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Public transport
Teens abuse Morcombe-inspired policy to evade bus fares
New figures can reveal fare evasion is costing taxpayers $25 million a year in lost revenue.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Health
'It's easy to go and buy 100 party pies for $20 and feed your children'
A Queensland backbencher has blamed cost of living pressures for unhealthy eating habits.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Infrastructure
Queensland's great infrastructure divide between SEQ and the rest
There is a big difference between the money on the table for big projects in Brisbane compared with regional Queensland.
- by Felicity Caldwell