Seats still in doubt,but Greens blame Labor for party’s poor showing

Seats still in doubt,but Greens blame Labor for party’s poor showing

The most senior Queensland Greens MP,Michael Berkman,says by fighting his party for city seats,Labor enabled the conservatives to grow stronger.

  • bySean Parnell

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Queensland election 2024 as it happened:David Crisafulli declares victory,saying Queensland has voted for a majority LNP government

Queensland election 2024 as it happened:David Crisafulli declares victory,saying Queensland has voted for a majority LNP government

David Crisafulli says the LNP must prove itself worthy of governing long-term,reminding the party faithful “we haven’t won back-to-back elections in this state since 1986”. Look back on our live coverage of the night’s events.

  • bySean Parnell,Felicity Caldwell andRosanna Ryan
Get ready,Queensland. We’re about to move into permanent campaign mode
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Get ready,Queensland. We’re about to move into permanent campaign mode

Even if he doesn’t lead Labor to government this weekend,Steven Miles’ chase for votes has set the scene for Queensland’s first four-year election campaign – starting on Monday.

  • bySean Parnell
Qld teacher’s vaccine claims pilloried as case thrown out

Qld teacher’s vaccine claims pilloried as case thrown out

The state’s Industrial Relations Commission refused to entertain the teacher’s more outlandish claims,leaving his legal case in tatters.

  • bySean Parnell
Almost 1000 Brisbane properties to be removed from council flood maps

Almost 1000 Brisbane properties to be removed from council flood maps

More than 8000 properties will be reclassified on the flood maps – with hundreds to be removed altogether – in changes set to influence future development.

  • bySean Parnell
New five-star hotel plan warns Brisbane will be short on luxury stays

New five-star hotel plan warns Brisbane will be short on luxury stays

A new tower planned for South Brisbane would have a rooftop deck and restaurant,and help deliver the 3000-plus luxury hotel rooms the city will need by 2033.

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Inquest finds man shot by Qld police contributed to his own death

Inquest finds man shot by Qld police contributed to his own death

Deputy State Coroner Stephanie Gallagher has found the 2022 shooting of Luke Gilbert at Airlie Beach met the definition of “victim-precipitated homicide”.

  • bySean Parnell
Former FBI director slams AFP delays,inaction in Nauru bribery case

Former FBI director slams AFP delays,inaction in Nauru bribery case

Louis Freeh has given evidence as part of an Australian company’s bid for a permanent stay of prosecution over claims it bribed officials in Nauru.

  • bySean Parnell
Doctors travelling,posting scripts to avoid ‘suicide’ investigations

Doctors travelling,posting scripts to avoid ‘suicide’ investigations

While LNP leader David Crisafulli has promised “no change” to assisted dying laws,moral and legal sensitivities are already evident in how the scheme is being run.

  • bySean Parnell,Matt Dennien andWilliam Davis
Qld charities urge crackdown as private prize draws compete for funds

Qld charities urge crackdown as private prize draws compete for funds

Charities say they have lost more than $60 million in fundraising revenue to companies running trade promotion draws without the same red tape.

  • bySean Parnell
Brisbane wharves to extend 4km into Moreton Bay under $3.5b proposal
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Brisbane wharves to extend 4km into Moreton Bay under $3.5b proposal

Before finalising its long-term expansion plans,the Port of Brisbane has quietly sought permission for a massive land reclamation project.

  • bySean Parnell