The Palaszczuk Government’s budget is designed “to batten down the hatches” and ward off the advancements of One Nation, in the face of an upcoming election, political analysists say.
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Budget spend for environment a 'band-aid solution': Queensland Greens
While the Queensland Government is talking up a “record environment budget”, the Greens say the failure to curb land clearing undermines all other efforts to help the Great Barrier Reef.
Logan Mayor denies donors benefited from council's decisions
Logan Mayor Luke Smith denies any wrongdoing after being grilled by the Crime and Corruption Commission about allegations he misused his position to favour developers who donated to his 2016 campaign.
Inland rail 'held hostage' over Cross River Rail commitment: PM
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull accuses the Queensland Premier of holding national rail projects hostage, because the Commonwealth would not fund Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project.
Daley dismisses Maroons transition talk as Origin gamesmanship
Maroons in transition? Not when the ‘Big Four’ are in an Origin lineup, according to Blues coach Laurie Daley.
Palaszczuk's pre-election budget puts focus on jobs, Cross River Rail project
A bigger than expected surplus, a commitment to fund Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project even without federal support, and a focus on jobs are the key elements of Queensland’s $55.7 billion budget handed down today.
Queensland budget at a glance
Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt delivers a big-spending budget that focuses on jobs and infrastructure, setting the groundwork for Labor’s re-election pitch. Find out what the Queensland budget means for you.
Man charged over 2yo's murder south of Brisbane
After a two-year investigation, a 28-year-old man is charged with the murder of a two-year-old boy at Kingston who suffered “horrific injuries”, police say.
Jobs, infrastructure investment expected ahead of Queensland budget reveal
The State Government’s funding for Brisbane’s Cross River Rail is to be increased by $2 billion to more than half the project’s $5.4 billion cost in today’s Queensland budget.
Blues wary of Maroons' wounded Origin pride
New South Wales coach Laurie Daley warns the Blues they will need to raise their game against a reinvigorated Queensland squad in State of Origin II.