Morrison vows to beat ‘shifty’ Shorten

In an exclusive interview, Scott Morrison has vowed he can beat a ‘shifty’ Bill Shorten, with the Prime Minister saying that he has been underestimated all his life.

LNP member suspended over far-right claims

The Queensland LNP has suspended prominent member David Goodwin following allegations of branch stacking raised by far-right extremist Neil Erickson.

World sporting coup to rival NRL grand final

Queensland has launched a bold bid for hosting rights to a sporting event with a global profile, as the ultimate revenge for missing out on next year’s NRL grand final.

Shorten's $500m upgrade for hospitals

Bill Shorten will promise to cut emergency department wait times at today's official Labor campaign launch, as the PM vows to crack down on online trolls. FOLLOW OUR ELECTION BLOG 

Folau rejects $1m peace offering to walk away from game

Rugby Australia’s massive offer to Israel Folau ahead of his code of conduct hearing suggests there may be serious concerns about the result in the upper echelons of the game’s governing...

Electorates hardest hit by Labor property plan

Up to 100,000 Brisbane apartments will be hardest hit by a drop in values if Labor wins the federal election and abolishes landlords’ tax write-offs.

Private health ‘used as $800m cash cow’

The State Government raked in over $800 million from private health funds in less than five years, with the Opposition demanding the cash be used to fix a “bed shortage” at public hospitals.

Burning issue in new top cop’s sights

An epidemic tearing at the fabric of Queensland society will be at the top of our new female police commissioner’s priorities when she assumes the role.

Shot in the arm for southeast Olympic bid

The prospects of a southeast Queensland bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games have been boosted by encouraging comments from the man at the top.

Bill and his pals live in ‘top end of town’

Alternative prime minister Bill Shorten likes to talk about the top end of town, as if doing well in life is some sort of crime. In reality his own life has been one of privilege, writes Pet...