QLD
QLD Government Risk Segregating Students with Disability, Advocates Warn
Monday, June 30 2025
The Queensland Government recently announced its intention to build six new special schools in the state budget. The government says......
QLD Government $88m Investment into Shark Control “dangerous and outdated”
Monday, May 26 2025
The Queensland government has announced a multi-million dollar investment into its shark control program, with more nets and drumlines. Minister......
QLD Anti-Discrimination Reform Replaced With Amendments To Crime And Corruptions Bill
Friday, May 9 2025
After years of negotiations and planning, the Queensland Liberal government has put in place new anti-discrimination laws. People working within......
On-the-spot police DVOs may harm marginalised victims: advocates
Friday, April 11 2025
Queensland Police officers responding to domestic and family violence incidents will have the power to issue on-the-spot 12-month Police Protection......
Disaster Legal Helpline available for ex-cyclone Alfred victims
Monday, March 17 2025
Ex-Tropical cyclone Alfred brought rain, wind, and some destruction to South East Queensland and the Northern Rivers last week, with......
Brisbane City Council ‘cruel’ crackdown on rough sleepers
Friday, March 14 2025
In the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred, Brisbane’s homelessness crisis has intensified. Recent council crackdowns have sparked concern among advocates, who......
Regional Australia urgently needs workers to help rebuild towns
Wednesday, March 12 2025
After natural disasters, skilled refugees could be the solution. The powerful damage caused by ex tropical cyclone Alfred has left......
Flood borne diseases waiting to strike
Monday, March 10 2025
Floods have serious health consequences include drowning, falls and injuries. Chronic diseases such as diabetes or renal disease can also worsen as......
Cyclone Alfred to hit QLD-NSW border region
Wednesday, March 5 2025
For the first time in decades, a cyclone is set to impact Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales, with......
Flesh Eating Buruli Ulcer hits Batemans Bay
Wednesday, December 18 2024
Two cases of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection) have been found in Batemans Bay on the south coast......