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2013/06/19 14:24

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John Paul Langbroek and Campbell Newman at Enoggera State School. Photo: Amy Remeikis School sizes are set to emerge as a key challenge for Queensland policy makers as state high schools grow to...

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2013/06/19 14:24

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2013/06/19 06:24

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Premier eyes private sector to fast-track road, s...

The Newman government is preparing a new wave of public-private partnerships to get road projects - and future health and school projects - finished sooner than expected. Premier Campbell Newman has...

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Campbell Newman Scott Emerson Brisbane Newman government Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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2013/06/19 04:24

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Mayor attacks court ruling on booze bans

A court ruling in favour of indigenous alcohol limits relies on the same excuse used to justify the stolen generation, the mayor of Palm Island says. The High Court on Wednesday ruled alcohol...

2013/06/18 22:13

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Memo spills privatisation plan by outsourcing ser...

Memo spills privatisation plan by outsourcing services: ALP Story Tools OPPOSITION Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk claimed the Newman government had been caught out in its secret plan to start...

2013/06/18 22:13

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Main Roads sack-gagging claim denied by State Gov...

Main Roads sack-gagging claim denied by State Government Story Tools Related Items A MAIN Roads insider has claimed the Fitzroy region's recently resigned director was sacked and gagged by the...

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TONY MOORE Michael Roth Claire Brisbane City Council Ipswich Motorway

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2013/06/17 22:34

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Fall-out continues from Main Roads resignation

Fall-out continues from Main Roads resignation Story Tools Related Items THE fall-out from the resignation of the Fitzroy region's Main Roads director continued yesterday, with Rockhampton MP Bill...

2013/06/16 21:26

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Proposed changes to Queensland's electricity sect...

Proposed changes to Queensland's electricity sector unveiled The Queensland Government has unveiled its latest move on electricity prices in a bid to drive down household costs. Energy Minister Mark...

2013/06/16 05:24

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State High rally pits parents, teachers against p...

Protesters at Brisbane State High School oppoed the merger with Coorparoo Secondary College and other reforms. Photo: Katherine Feeney Scores of angry protesters at Brisbane State High School over...

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2013/06/16 04:24

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Questions over plan to merge state power companies

Downsizing is likely if Queensland’s state-owned electricity companies are merged to bring down power prices under a Newman government plan the union says could lead to more blackouts. Energy...

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Mark McArdle Newman government Ergon Peter Simpson Electrical Trades Union

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2013/06/16 01:34

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State Govt announces cost-cutting for electricity...

State Govt announces cost-cutting for electricity sector Story Tools Related Items MAJOR changes to Queensland's electricity sector that could save billions in network costs and revenues are the...

2013/06/15 04:34

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National Parks Minister rails at 'radical green g...

National Parks Minister rails at 'radical green groups' Story Tools NATIONAL Parks Minister Steve Dickson has slammed what he calls "Increasingly irrational claims" claims about Queensland national...

2013/06/14 23:26

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Solar fears ahead of a Queensland Government revi...

MATT WORDSWORTH: Soon I'll be talking to Clive Palmer about the LNP's secret tapes in what's been a dramatic week in politics. But first to solar power and a scheme with lofty ideals, designed to cut...

Newman government Malcolm Roberts Clive Palmer Campbell Newman Steve Austin

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2013/06/14 06:34

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CMC investigating Bruce Flegg's alleged secret re...

CMC investigating Bruce Flegg's alleged secret recordings Story Tools THE Newman government is facing more turmoil after the publication of alleged secret recordings of former housing minister Bruce...

2013/06/13 06:26

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Political squabble over Queensland's unemployment...

Queensland's unemployment rate is “steady”, according to the state government. The opposition, using the same set of figures, has concluded the rate has risen. They are both right. The government...

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State Government Tim Nicholls Australian Bureau Curtis Pitt Newman government

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2013/06/12 23:03

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Livingstone rates waiting game all due to State l...

Livingstone rates waiting game all due to State legislation Story Tools WHILE Livingstone Shire Council will receive only a 4.3% rise, Mayor Margaret Strelow yesterday revealed it could be hiked up...

2013/06/12 15:36

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WA premier denies censorship over PM event

THE West Australian government scuppered the venue booking for a Labor fundraiser featuring Prime Minister Julia Gillard, but claims it was not political censorship. A new venue was secured after a...

2013/06/12 14:17

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Garrett condemns 'draconian' school ban

FEDERAL Schools Minister Peter Garrett has called on the Queensland government to reconsider its "draconian and backwards" ban on him visiting two state schools. The Newman government intervened to...

2013/06/12 04:18

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Newman government slammed over Garrett ban

THE Queensland government has been accused of lacking transparency after it banned federal Schools Minister Peter Garrett from visiting two state schools. The Newman government emailed the federal...

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