Deputy Opposition Leader says he is 'energised' and ready to hold the LNP to account

QLD’s former Labor government will finish up the year licking their wounds and preparing for the grueling years to come in Opposition. Deputy Opposition Leader Cameron Dick told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'It's been a big year for all Queenslanders no matter where they live or what they do.' …

LNP 100-day benchmark expiry in February could bring an end to 'honeymoon period'

It’s so far, so good for the new LNP government but the honeymoon could be over once the 100-day benchmark expires in early February. Political scientist Paul Williams, Associate Professor at Griffith University told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'Apart from making Queensland safer laws, what we'…

Have toys of today taken away the magic of Christmas?

Leading into Christmas nostalgia is at an all-time high. Are today's children missing out on the magic of old toys? Owner of Crackerjack Toys in Builimba Jo Wallace told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "Old toys are very popular." "That's where the advent of social media actually comes into it, b…

How much can high profile legal cases really cost?

Yesterday Alan Jones spoke out for the first time since being charged with historical sexual assault after the 83-year-old fronted Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on fresh charges relating to at least 10 alleged victims. He declared he will be emphatic in his defence of every one of the 34 cha…

Multi-award winning 80s band - Pseudo Echo are touring the country!

In 1983 in Melbourne, some friends gathered to form one of the most celebrated bands of the 80s - Pseudo Echo. Their second album, ‘Love An Adventure’ is now celebrating its 40th anniversary. The record saw the band gain worldwide success and a global fan base spanning Australia, USA, Canada, Eur…

'Too little, too late': LNP set to overhaul youth residential care system

Residential care has been in the spotlight recently - the homestay accommodation where troubled kids have been sent in place of detention. The case of Emma Lovell brought a portfolio in disarray sharply into focus and today the LNP state government is conducting a round table to overhaul the syste…

LNP Government aims to 'get on with the job' with fresh start for the construction industry

It’s been a busy start to the tenure of the LNP state government.  The BPIC was paused last month and government departments have pulled construction tenders and sent them back to market, QLD Health pulled the contract for the $530m rebuild of Townsville Hospital after a $1 billion blowout and fin…

Cross River Rail builder CPB wins backing of workers with new workplace agreement

Cross River Rail builder CPB has finally won the backing of its workers for a new workplace agreement. The new agreement gives workers a 5% pay rise – with back pay for at least part of the 14 months the dispute has been going on. But it won't include the heat policy woven into the controversial B…

Government sticks to 'unavoidable spending' argument ahead of economic and fiscal outlook

In the May budget, the Treasurer abandoned future surpluses in favour of the “unavoidable” spending on deals with the states worth tens of billions of dollars.  It’s reported Finance Minister Katy Gallagher will also reveal the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook includes $16.3bn to cover the cos…

2024 Unpacked: The highs and lows, the hits and misses of the past year

There’s no doubt 2024 has been a huge year in many ways. The Bronco’s form and change of leadership, the Brisbane Lions premiership, a change in government here in Queensland after 3 terms under labor. From Raygun’s cringeworthy turn at the Olympics, to Donald Trump’s election win, the year has b…