Thunderstorms are continuing to roll through the south-east of the state. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for giant hailstones, destructive winds and heavy rainfall, for Redland City, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane City, Moreton Bay and parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset and Gold Coast Council Areas. Esk copped hailstones and a wild storm. Power […]

The Morrison Government’s 2021-22 budget has outlined a goal to push unemployment down to 4.5 per cent from 5.8 per cent.  Business incentives and traineeships are tipped to achieve the figure. “That is a low figure, that is a bullish number,” Neil Breen said to Prime Minister Scott Morrison. “Well, it’s a bold goal,” Mr […]

Yummy Snack Foods is conducting a recall of the following Yummy Brand confectionery mixes: Yummy Brand – Pink Berry Bliss Large Tub 600g Yummy Brand – Pink Berry Bliss 500g Yummy Brand – Pink Berry Bliss Mini Tub 250g Yummy Brand – Choc Orange Lounge Mix 500g Yummy Brand – Choc Orange Lounge Mix Large […]

The tourism sector has been left “gutted” by the admission in the federal budget that international borders won’t re-open until mid-2022.  Chief executive of the Tourism and Transport Forum, Margy Osmond, said they were gutted and desperate for clarity. “The big issue for us is no different to the domestic borders: you’ve got to have […]

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has engaged in a fiery interview with Neil Breen, after claiming Queensland was “ripped off” in the Morrison Government’s 2021-22 budget.  The Palaszczuk Government slammed last night’s announcement for delivering $807 million for the state, while “the Liberal states of New South Wales and South Australia get $1.4 billion and $2 […]

The state’s corruption watchdog has released a damning report into the hiring practices of the Queensland Police Service. The Crime and Corruption Commission found that 200 men missed out on a job between 2015 and 2018, to achieve a 50 per cent female hiring target. While 6 women were approved for the academy, despite not […]