Politics
Queensland
$10 Gabba beers, free kindy and frozen fares: What you’ll pay in 2024
A new year marks new state government policies and prices. Here’s what to expect in 2024.
- by Matt Dennien
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Weather
Thunderstorm warning no longer severe but NYE not yet in the clear
The Bureau of Meteorology has advised Brisbane residents to prepare their properties as the south-east braces for more severe weather into New Year’s Eve.
- by Courtney Kruk
Crisafulli announces revamped shadow cabinet as election year looms
The Queensland Opposition announces a reshuffle to put policing, youth justice and community safety “front and centre” as it heads to the next election.
- by Rosanna Ryan
Rising Brisbane star to join international acts at two-day musical feast
In her biggest gig to date, 18-year-old Layla Borhani, aka FELONY, will get to rub shoulders with both local and foreign acts in Brisbane next month.
- by Courtney Kruk
Direct flight allows Brisbane and LA to connect over more than the Olympics
United Airlines’ announcement is big news for Queensland’s capital – and a sign international markets are taking the city’s growth projections seriously.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Political leadership
First Miles cabinet sworn in with five promotions
New Queensland Premier Steven Miles has promoted five fresh faces to his first cabinet, with his 19-strong team sworn in on Monday morning.
- by Cameron Atfield
Miles appoints young minister to housing super-portfolio
New Queensland Premier Steven Miles has handed two of his old portfolios to Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon, in a move he says will streamline the delivery of new stock to the market.
- by Cameron Atfield
Sigh of relief or bout of anxiety? Queensland’s ATAR results are in
More than 27,000 Queensland students received their ATAR scores on Friday morning, with 34 earning perfect marks
- by Courtney Kruk
The ‘fresh faces’ at Qld Labor’s new cabinet table
While who gets what roles will be hashed out over the weekend, five MPs will be promoted in the biggest shake-up since 2015 – with four confirmed departures.
- by Matt Dennien
Climate, costs, crime and health: Miles details his priorities for Qld
The new Queensland Premier has used his first major speech to announce a significant boost to climate action plans among his initial priorities in the job.
- by Matt Dennien
Miles-long journey from shy nerdy kid to premier of Queensland
New Queensland Premier Steven Miles is best known as being the Palaszczuk government’s attack dog, but those who know him say that reputation belies his introverted and intellectual personality.
- by Cameron Atfield