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Better budget bottom line after proposals scrapped

The Queensland 2024-25 budget's bottom line is better than expected thanks to treasury putting its foot down on proposals.

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Queensland state budget 2024: 50c fares and $1,000 energy rebates favoured over surplus in pre-election spend

Treasurer Cameron Dick makes ‘deliberate choice’ to put budget into deficit to fund temporary cost-of-living relief including cheap public transport

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Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

A big-spending budget targeting cost-of-living relief that will lift Queensland's deficit to $2.6 billion has set the scene for the state election.

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States at odds over coal royalty revenue, GST cut

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has hit back at his NSW counterpart over a proposed overhaul of coal royalty revenue in GST calculations.

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Stamp duty threshold increased for first home buyers

Queensland's first-time home buyers will get a stamp duty discount, in a bid to get more young buyers into the market.

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Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises

Queenslanders will get cheaper car registration in the state government's latest cost-of-living budget announcement.

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'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

Queensland's opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will back the government's funding for existing projects in the budget, prompting a backlash.

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Cost of living relief as airport train fares halved

Queenslanders will receive a six month reprieve on high fares to catch the train to the airport after the government bargained for half price tickets.

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Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.

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Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland's treasurer has revealed the upcoming budget will forecast a $3 billion deficit as the government spends on cost-of-living relief measures.

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Federal government urged to fast track migration plan

The Queensland government has urged the commonwealth to fast track plans to halve overseas migration in a bid to help ease the state's housing pressures.

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Doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding

A peak medical body is calling for urgent end-of-life care funding in the Queensland budget and an explanation as to where previous funding has gone.

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Treasurer admits 'difficult' budget ahead for Qld

The Queensland government will maintain its commitment to cost-of-living relief for households despite the treasurer warning of a difficult budget ahead.

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Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate

The Queensland opposition says it will introduce a solar-for-renters scheme if elected during a debate between the two leaders ahead of the October poll.

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Pre-Games transport options being stalled by train deal

Public transport options to and from Brisbane Airport will be prioritised as the government continues to navigate an aging, monopolised train contract.

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Battling region hit again by heavy rain, cyclone threat

A far north Queensland region still recovering from wild weather has been lashed by heavy rain as another cyclone threat looms in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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Power back on at 125k Queensland homes after wild storm

Thousands of Queenslanders are back on the power grid after crews worked for days to rebuild a network damaged by storms.

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$5 million pitch to lure back tourists after cyclone

A $5 million pitch to lure tourists back to far north Queensland has been made after more than $270 million was lost in cancellations.

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New Year’s Eve 2023: heat and hail forecast in Australia’s weather mix as crowds gather early for fireworks

Displays expected in cities across country to ring in 2024 while predicted wild weather on east coast could disrupt revelry

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New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.

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Severe weather warnings for parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria as thunderstorms and heavy rain continue

Two women reported missing in flood waters in Gympie as Bureau of Meteorology warns of further thunderstorms on Boxing Day night

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Tinnie Army hailed as heroes after flooding rescues

Amazing stories of rescues are emerging after a Tinnie Army was mobilised during devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Queensland's Labor government has ushered in five new ministers as the successor to Annastacia Palaszczuk sets his sights on winning the 2024 state election.

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New premier announces ambitious climate target

Steven Miles has used his first speech as Queensland's new premier to outline his priorities including an ambitious climate action plan.

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Key Olympic projects, Gabba rebuild to be reviewed

Key Brisbane Olympic infrastructure projects like the controversial Gabba rebuild will be reconsidered by a new-look Queensland government.

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