State Politics
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State owns up over school asbestos finds
THERE were 575 incidents of asbestos-related incidents reported in Queensland schools last year, with 11 of those including Ipswich institutions. Twenty-two Queensland schools logged more…
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Queenslanders face worst cost of living pressures
THE State Opposition says Queensland families are facing the worst cost-of-living pressures in the country. Shadow Treasurer David Janetzki said Australian Bureau of Statistics data…
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Premier’s staffer likely to take Madden’s seat
A STAFF member for Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is emerging as the likely replacement for retiring Member for Ipswich West Jim Madden. Mr Madden last week…
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Madden to retire from politics amid controversy
EMBATTLED MP Jim Madden has announced he will not contest next year’s election. Member for Ipswich West Jim Madden made the announcement in Parliament yesterday…
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Madden quiet on allegations
PRESSURE is mounting on the Government to address a series of allegations made against Member for Ipswich West Jim Madden. Allegations of “coercive control” were…
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Calls to close dump as Cleanaway faces court
A RUBBISH dump is facing fines of more than $30 million – but campaigners say they won’t rest until the waste facility shuts down for…
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Anger over schools delay
PARENTS have been left angry and confused after the shock announcement last week of the ditching of plans for the opening of two new schools…
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Call to hasten release of dump inquiry findings
NOXIOUS fumes have once again been plaguing residents in suburbs near the Cleanaway dump at New Chum. Homeowners at Redbank Plains, Bundamba, Collingwood Park, and…
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Secret event launches greyhound project
THE State Government is pushing ahead with the controversial $39 million Greater Brisbane Greyhound Centre at Purga and has appointed BMD Group to complete earthworks.…
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s Path To Treaty speech
The following is an abbreviated version of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s keynote speech to business and community leaders at an event at the Brisbane Convention and…
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