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The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia today expressed disappointment at the Queensland government’s decision to keep coal-fired power stations running longer than planned. “This decision threatens our climate, our communities, and our iconic Great Barrier Reef,” said WWF-Australia CEO Dermot O’Gorman. In 2024, LNP members showed bipartisan support to cut emissions by 75 … Continued
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In response to news that the Crisafulli government plans to review Queensland’s climate targets and will keep coal-fired power stations open for longer, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate and energy program manager Gavan McFadzean said: “To walk back climate targets would be an irresponsible, short-sighted move by the Crisafulli government, which was voted into office … Continued
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Mount Isa, North West Queensland: Mount Isa City Council has launched the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap, a bold new economic vision to transform and diversify the local economy while delivering immediate jobs and long-term benefits for its residents. Despite a rich asset base, including the North West Minerals Provinces’ $680-billion in known in-ground resources, … Continued
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After years of fighting to protect children from experimental gender treatments, Family First welcomes the Queensland government’s belated decision to pause the use of dangerous cross sex hormones on children. The move came after a clinic in Cairns was found to allegedly be prescribing cross-sex hormones to 12-year-olds without parental consent, Family First’s lead Queensland … Continued
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Humane Society International (HSI) Australia and Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) have today released a new ‘shark culling counter’ to keep the new Queensland Government publicly accountable for the number of marine animals entangled and hooked each year by Queensland’s Shark Control Program (SCP). The counter—which is publicly accessible via HSI Australia’s dedicated web … Continued
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Beachgoers have come out in strong support for Professional Lifeguards, signing a petition in mass numbers to advocate for an increase in their wages. Despite broadcasting record revenue, Surf Lifesaving Queensland is refusing to give Lifeguards a pay rise that keeps up with the cost of living. In response to the stalemate at the bargaining … Continued
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Rental affordability has plunged to record lows in almost every capital city and region, with low income renters bearing the harshest brunt of the crisis, according to the tenth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The Index highlights an increasingly dire situation. For single JobSeekers and part-time workers receiving a parenting payment, … Continued
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Black Dog Institute has leading experts available to comment Queensland’s Truth-Telling and Healing inquiry. Dr Clinton Shultz – Gamilaroi/Gomeroi man and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Head of First Nations Research at Black Dog Institute. Dr Shultz can comment on: The impact of abandoning the Truth-Telling and Healing Commission Consequences of repealing Path to … Continued
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The Australian Conservation Foundation congratulates incoming Premier David Crisafulli but urges the LNP to stay the course on climate and energy targets and nature protection reforms. ACF welcomes incoming Premier David Crisafulli’s commitment to deliver the 75% by 2035 emissions reduction target and his courage in standing up to Peter Dutton and his nuclear energy … Continued
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Sunshine Coast Council has selected dynamic, highly experienced leader John Baker as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Mr Baker brought extensive leadership experience in both the United Kingdom and Australia to the role. He has managed large public and private sector organisations, secured outstanding results in commercial and government … Continued
