The high-profile powerbrokers with a big idea to make Australia better

The high-profile powerbrokers with a big idea to make Australia better

A new grassroots organisation with “the head of a think-tank and the heart of a community organisation” hopes to solve gnarly policy issues.

  • byJacqueline Maley

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‘Outstanding Queenslander’:Kate Jones rumoured for federal tilt

‘Outstanding Queenslander’:Kate Jones rumoured for federal tilt

Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese – in Queensland to try to shore up a host of seats – said Kate Jones was “capable of doing anything she sets her mind to”.

  • byLydia Lynch
Kate Jones becomes third Queensland Labor minister to call time
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Kate Jones becomes third Queensland Labor minister to call time

Senior Queensland government frontbencher Kate Jones becomes the third minister in less than a week to quit state politics.

  • byLydia Lynch
Further traffic restrictions for Albert Street as new station work pushes on

Further traffic restrictions for Albert Street as new station work pushes on

The closure will take place between Charlotte and Elizabeth streets,with pedestrian and Royal Albert Hotel access maintained,as work steps up on the Cross River Rail site.

  • byMatt Dennien
New AI hub to fill Queensland's talent shortage
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New AI hub to fill Queensland's talent shortage

The Queensland government is throwing $5.5 million at decking out an entire floor of its start-up precinct in the Fortitude Valley.

  • byLydia Lynch
What is Cross River Rail? When will it be finished and why do we need it?

What is Cross River Rail? When will it be finished and why do we need it?

As the state is plunged into financial uncertainty and many projects are put on hold,some are bucking the trend and helping to keep the state economy's head above water.

  • byLydia Lynch
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Cross River Rail board to be sacked as Minister takes the reins

Cross River Rail board to be sacked as Minister takes the reins

The contracts of majority of the 10 current board members were due to expire in April,but they were told on Tuesday they will not be renewed.

  • byToby Crockford andLydia Lynch
NZ could be part of Queensland Olympic bid,minister lets slip

NZ could be part of Queensland Olympic bid,minister lets slip

Queensland government minister Kate Jones has offhandedly told a luncheon about suggestions New Zealand could form part of a Queensland Olympic bid.

  • byStuart Layt
Minister'gutted'at Queensland missing out on NRL grand final

Minister'gutted'at Queensland missing out on NRL grand final

Queensland's Tourism Minister says she's gutted the state has missed out on a shot at hosting the NRL grand final in 2021.

  • byNicholas McElroy
Video shows walk-through of proposed Albert St train station and plaza

Video shows walk-through of proposed Albert St train station and plaza

More details about the first Brisbane CBD train station to be built in more than 120 years have been revealed.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
Design of Brisbane's latest pedestrian bridge revealed

Design of Brisbane's latest pedestrian bridge revealed

The Neville Bonner Bridge will provide another footbridge link from South Bank to the CBD.

  • byTony Moore andFelicity Caldwell