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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says the state has “threaded the needle” on climate and energy issues.

Queensland politics: Parliament resumes, with WorkCover review coming, teachers underpaid

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Tropical cyclone Narelle crossed Cape York on Friday, leaving damage in its wake.

Concerns for vessel in cyclone aftermath

The Premier also acknowledged the government needs to learn from disasters, after it was revealed Coen didn’t have a cyclone shelter for residents.

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A roof blown off a structure in Coen.

Damaging winds and heavy rain continue as Cyclone Narelle crosses cape

“Do not let stupidity shorten your life … driving into flood water can have fatal consequences.”

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Cyclone Narelle moves towards the Queensland coast.

Far North Queenslanders brace for ferocious category 5 cyclone

“If a category 5 system crosses the coast in this location, it’ll be the first time that’s happened in over 100 years,” the Queensland premier said.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt, Dominique Tassell and William Davis
QPAC’s fifth venue, the Glasshouse Theatre, has opened in Brisbane with a gala variety show.

What’s it like to see a show at Queensland’s new $184 million theatre? We found out

The Glasshouse Theatre Opening Gala showcased a lot more than the architecture. Nothing less than a vision of the state’s performing-arts future was on display.

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Outgoing Premier Hon Steven Miles addresses media for the first time following the Labor party’s defeat in the 2024 Queensland State Election.

Labor finds some spine on hate laws – and the LNP reaches for outrage

The opposition’s most significant symbolic gesture since it was swept from power at the 2024 state election carries risk for the party on two fronts.

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The tirade came after a similar spiel on Thursday night from Jarrod Bleijie.

‘Labor put terrorists before Queenslanders’: Bleijie doubles down on tirade

The deputy premier accused the opposition of being antisemitic and supporting terrorism.

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Protesters taking part in the March for Palestine in Brisbane in August, attended by tens of thousands of people

Labor opposes hate speech and gun control law to LNP jeers

Queensland’s Deputy Premier has launched an inflammatory tirade accusing Labor of supporting terrorists and antisemitism after Thursday’s parliamentary vote.

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Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie.

Queensland politics as it happened: Contentious hate speech laws to pass; Bleijie avoids ethics referral over ‘I’ll get you’ barb

Labor has aired concerns about the hate speech and gun reforms but is expected to vote in favour when it passes through parliament today. While Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has avoided punishment for an apparent threat to a Labor MP.

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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli.

Queensland politics as it happened: Treasurer wants ‘Canadian-style’ tax reform for Qld; Katter introduces ‘castle law’ bill; LNP tables more posts from Healy

Following a fiery sitting on Tuesday, tensions will likely be high in parliament today. Follow our live politics blog for the latest.

  • Matt Dennien