Aura,the so-called City of Colour,will see a community the size of Port Macquarie or Shepparton settle in between the beach and the Bruce Highway.

Nowhere is growing like this corner of Queensland. It’s changing the political game

On paper,Andrew Wallace has a safe seat. In reality,his Queensland electorate is overflowing with new arrivals,who now have another option at the ballot box.

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Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski wanted a broad-ranging internal review.

‘Low morale,decreasing trust in leadership’:Top cop’s stark warning

Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski detailed his concerns about the force in text messages to the minister’s office,which inexplicably had his name saved as “Golschescsky”.

  • Sean Parnell
The Queensland government has taken the first step towards allowing the redevelopment of farmland north of Brisbane.

State clears the way for farmland on Brisbane fringe to be developed

The Crisafulli government has lifted a ban on the development of farmland in one of several future growth corridors,as it finalises plans for a new motorway.

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An internal audit found Queensland state schools failing to comply with procedures for charging parents fees,and the department not monitoring the situation.

‘Not always transparent and defensible’:Audit slams state school fees

Student Resource Scheme fees generated more than $100 million for state schools last year. But an audit by the Queensland education department found problems.

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Renders of Brisbane Place,a commercial tower proposed for the Stock Exchange Hotel site in the CBD.

‘Global city’:Corner pub set to become new Brisbane landmark

Plans have been lodged with Brisbane City Council for a 39-storey tower on a city block anchored by churches and heritage-listed buildings.

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New plans have been submitted for 47 Edward Street in Brisbane.

Heritage-listed Edward Street building to become four-level city pad

The Victorian warehouse,which has survived floods,a fire and changes to its use,is set to become a luxury apartment.

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Premier David Crisafulli has defended the Queensland LNP government’s ongoing law and order reforms.

Crisafulli redefines human rights,tells UN to stay out of Queensland

In Wednesday’s heated session of parliament,Premier David Crisafulli defended his government’s law and order reforms.

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An expert panel appointed by the Queensland government wanted small lots to host more than one home.

Think small:What expert housing panel wanted to tell the government

Only weeks before the Queensland election,government-appointed experts met to express their frustrations and put their unheeded advice in writing.

  • Sean Parnell
‘Corruption’ and ‘cover up’ alleged amid spat over civil service appointments

‘The gig is up’:More offences to be added to ‘adult crime,adult time’ laws

Rape,attempted murder,aggravated robbery,torture and arson are among the offences to be added in the next tranche of changes.

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Key plans pitched at voters ahead of next weekend’s City Hall election rely on big changes (or dollars) from other governments. It’s not the first time.

Music industry body under fire for ‘promotion of antisemitism’ at awards night

The Queensland Music Awards has come under fire for its choice of winner and the content of her acceptance speech.

  • Cindy Yin andSean Parnell