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Court ruling may have gagged probe triggering Trad’s downfall
Queensland’s corruption watchdog has detailed the dozens of reports and statements likely hidden under narrowed powers now being challenged.
- by Matt Dennien
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Human rights boss questions expansion of police search powers
Concerns have also been raised about the future creep of powers to allow police to search people with a metal detector “anywhere and everywhere”.
- by Matt Dennien
More than 100 companies answer call to build Qld’s renewable energy future
The government urged companies to sign up to build infrastructure last month after the release of its $62 billion plan to shift from coal to renewables by 2035. More than 100 responded.
- by Matt Dennien
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Random passengers, people in party precincts will be waved with metal detectors
Queensland police will be empowered to check for concealed weapons statewide, despite a trial raising racism concerns and questions about the powers’ benefits.
- by Matt Dennien
Cop who shouted ‘close her legs’ comment should resign: Police Minister
Police confirmed this week the senior officer, Ray Rohweder, had returned from leave into an office-based role.
- by Matt Dennien
Walters welcomes Broncos’ early NRL test
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says a season-opening game in Penrith means he will find out quickly how his players have responded to their 2022 implosion.
- by Joel Gould and Murray Wenzel
Qld staring down hospital strikes as talks fail to get off the ground
A growing industrial fight is threatening to expand into the health system as bargaining in the sector lingers at the starting line.
- by Matt Dennien
Makes cents: Glass wine and spirit bottles tipped for cash refunds
The move, announced during national recycling week, is an effort to help boost slower-than-hoped take-up of the recycling scheme.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Chilling effect’: Watchdogs warn of meddling risk in proposed powers
The state government’s first major move to address a review into public sector accountability raises questions from those who must uphold public trust.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Making it easier for the mines’: Is Queensland bending to big coal?
A Queensland government review of laws allowing people to contest new resource developments has sent a chill through the anti-coal movement.
- by Zach Hope
Major Queensland coal power plant taken offline
A major Queensland coal power station connected to the national grid has been taken offline by equipment failures, sparking fresh concerns about blackouts in the Sunshine State.
- by Marty Silk