Protesters vow more disruption to come as more than 70 arrested in Brisbane

Protesters vow more disruption to come as more than 70 arrested in Brisbane

Dozens of climate change activists have been arrested following Rebellion Day protests in the Brisbane CBD.

  • byFelicity Caldwell

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Prime Minister thanks'believers',pledges to'keep the faith'

Prime Minister thanks'believers',pledges to'keep the faith'

At the LNP Queensland convention,Scott Morrison has hailed Queenslanders who"believed"and helped him retain power.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
LNP reveals hit list of 11 seats it must secure to win government

LNP reveals hit list of 11 seats it must secure to win government

The LNP has also revealed a new membership class to allow property developers to attend fundraisers.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
Mining bosses could face $10m fines under industrial manslaughter laws

Mining bosses could face $10m fines under industrial manslaughter laws

The Queensland government will consider expanding industrial manslaughter laws to the resources sector following the deaths of six workers.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
Queenslanders to pay average of almost $3000 in state tax this year

Queenslanders to pay average of almost $3000 in state tax this year

It is more than $300 extra per person in taxes since the end of the LNP Newman government.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
More than $500m spent buying land for Cross River Rail

More than $500m spent buying land for Cross River Rail

Business owners have been compensated for disruptions while properties have been snatched up to allow construction of Cross River Rail.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
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LNP backs bid for a Queensland Olympic Games

LNP backs bid for a Queensland Olympic Games

LNP leader Deb Frecklington has revealed her economic plan for the state in her budget reply speech,while taking aim at taxes and debt.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
LNP pledges $20 million to reverse manufacturing jobs drain

LNP pledges $20 million to reverse manufacturing jobs drain

LNP leader Deb Frecklington will make the announcement during her budget reply speech on Thursday.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
'It's about jobs':Palaszczuk says Labor's message was too complex

'It's about jobs':Palaszczuk says Labor's message was too complex

The Premier rejected claims her government's handling of Adani's Carmichael coal mine hurt the party's election results,along with suggestions it was delaying the project.

  • byTony Moore andJocelyn Garcia
After heavy criticism,Queensland Premier announces new Youth Justice Department

After heavy criticism,Queensland Premier announces new Youth Justice Department

The move comes after the ABC's Four Corners revealed children enduring lengthy periods in adult holding cells because the state's youth detention centres were full.

  • byNicholas McElroy andSonia Kohlbacher
Up to five years behind bars for Queensland's'predatory'road ragers

Up to five years behind bars for Queensland's'predatory'road ragers

Drivers who"lose their cool"and menace other road users would face up to 18 months'jail.

  • byRobyn Wuth