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As support swings back, Yes camp say it’s never too late; not giving up

Friday September 29, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Cutting edge genetic medicine trial for Gold Coast University hospital Feeling short of cash? How Aussie savers put $15 trillion in their rainy day accounts They got rhythm – QB’s nod to the jazz age still has pizzazz First look at Bosco, the fire-powered, Euro-inspired restaurant from Bar Alto … Read more

Sorry, Mr President, I’m busy that day: How island nation leader snubbed Biden

Thursday September 28, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Inquiry boss in stunning threat to Joyce: Come home and testify or face time in jail Queensland’s job vacancies keep growing as nation shows big falls Teen apprentice dies in hospital from injuries received in building site fall War footing: Military brass say Aussie troops ‘more combat prepared’ if … Read more

Andrews gets hero’s farewell as deputy sees off challenge for top job

The hero’s welcome outshone the presence of Andrews’ deputy, Jacinta Allan, who was elected as the state’s new premier-elect. Allan, the Bendigo East MP will be Victoria’s second female leader and the first Labor premier from regional Victoria in almost 100 years. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll was chosen as deputy. Ms Allan entered parliament in 1999 … Read more

Locking up young people doesn’t create safer communities, Queensland children’s advocate says

Locking up young people makes the community less safe, one of Queensland’s leading children’s advocates said, as police announced another crackdown on youth offenders in Cairns. Guardian Australia reported on Monday that a significant number of alleged victims uncovered during a police investigation into the exploitation of vulnerable children in Cairns, are also the targets … Read more

Munbilla development a ‘forever nightmare’ for Council

Council Munbilla development a ‘forever nightmare’ for Council Sep 27 2023 Updated September 27, 2023 ITS FIRST iteration was known as Lakeville. A total of 130 town allotments forming the core of what was expected to become the capital of the greater Fassifern area. Today, it represents a decades-long development nightmare for successive lo Subscribe … Read more

Judge finds Trump liable for fraud after ‘inflating’ value of assets, worth

Wednesday September 27, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement A fake degree and three interviews: How Brisbane woman tricked her way into teacher’s job Andrews gets hero’s farewell as deputy sees off challenge for top job Petrol the culprit after bowser bounce pushes up inflation First among equals: Premier ‘absolutely committed’ to staying put as others quit Star … Read more

Kiwi PM’s bizarre election pitch – become an Aussie and then vote for me

Wednesday September 27, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement A fake degree and three interviews: How Brisbane woman tricked her way into teacher’s job Andrews gets hero’s farewell as deputy sees off challenge for top job Petrol the culprit after bowser bounce pushes up inflation First among equals: Premier ‘absolutely committed’ to staying put as others quit Star … Read more

‘It’s not an easy job’: Daniel Andrews in shock decision to quit as Victorian premier

Tuesday September 26, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Power bill shock continues to bite; thousands join hardship programs Suncorp’s push to offload bank hits another bump with banking chief to quit ANZ slapped with $15 million fine for misleading customers about credit card fees Acclaimed Australian playwright Suzie Miller’s life has turned a bit dramatic Broncos stars … Read more

Don’t hold your breath: Home Affairs boss unlikely to return

Tuesday September 26, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement ‘It’s not an easy job’: Daniel Andrews in shock decision to quit as Victorian premier Power bill shock continues to bite; thousands join hardship programs Suncorp’s push to offload bank hits another bump with banking chief to quit ANZ slapped with $15 million fine for misleading customers about credit … Read more

Farmers on front line: Chalmers tips ‘constant, cascading, cumulative’ disasters ahead

Tuesday September 26, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement ‘It’s not an easy job’: Daniel Andrews in shock decision to quit as Victorian premier Power bill shock continues to bite; thousands join hardship programs Suncorp’s push to offload bank hits another bump with banking chief to quit ANZ slapped with $15 million fine for misleading customers about credit … Read more

Thousands of hours wasted as Ambulance ramping soars to record high

Documents tabled in Queensland Parliament reveal the ambulances lost 16,036 hours in May, setting a monthly record high in ramping time. Figures from January to June reveal paramedics lost 85,456 hours across the state over the six months. Metro South Hospital and Health Service recorded the worst results, with 29,568 lost hours during the first half … Read more

Extra job funding heads to renewables and health care

Monday September 25, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Union claims another catastrophic death on work site Killer tells court “no body, no parole” law should not apply to him It’s pretty frightening: How Brisbane and Penrith could create a dynasty Thousands of hours wasted as Ambulance ramping soars to record high Feeling crowded? Population surge likely to … Read more

Pezzullo stands down as investigation starts over texting scandal

A plethora of encrypted texts revealed by Nine Newspapers on Sunday night show Pezzullo using a political back channel to two former Liberal prime ministers. The texts indicate he used Liberal powerbroker Scott Briggs to wield influence, including suggesting ministerial sackings and which MP should become minister of his department. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed … Read more

‘Forever optimistic’: Queensland’s first Aboriginal minister refusing to bow to ‘relentless trolling’

Leeanne Enoch is an optimist. “I am forever optimistic. You have to be optimistic if you’re going to be an Aboriginal person in this country,” she says. It’s been four months since the Quandamooka woman became Queensland’s first minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partnerships to have Indigenous heritage. Already she’s had ample reason … Read more

“Too many fire engines” and too many levies

If you have young children or grandchildren, you may have been introduced to the episode of Thomas and Friends titled “Too many fire engines”.   I am quietly suspicious that this episode may have been written right here in Noosa. Noosa Council recently announced it was adding two fit-for-purpose Landcruisers to their light attack vehicles, … Read more

How do you plan for the future when there are no planners or engineers?

A recent report from the Australian Local Government Association also showed more than nine out of 10 councils were facing jobs and skills shortages, with the biggest shortages for planners and engineers. “This is a major issue when councils are looking to plan and support more affordable housing in local communities and facilitate supporting infrastructure,” … Read more