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Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to continue Surgery Connect by investing $1.2 billion to deliver 30,000 surgeries next year. “When public hospitals are under pressure it makes enormous sense to allow not-for-profit private hospitals to step in and help,” said Alex Lynch, Director of Public Health and In Home Support Policy. … Continued
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The Mining and Energy Union acknowledges the announcement of a review into Queensland’s resources safety framework, and we will be engaging strongly to ensure workers’ voices are front and centre throughout the process. Our priority is clear: every worker must come home safe, every shift. We look forward to hearing from the Minister and anticipate a … Continued
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A migrating humpback whale is entangled in a shark net off Greenmount Beach at Coolangatta, Gold Coast, marking the first entanglement of the whale migration season. The trauma this whale is experiencing is on the Crisafulli Government’s head for ignoring scientific advice to remove shark nets for the winter. Even if freed from the net, there … Continued
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2 June 2025 The Queensland Conservation Council will today launch their landmark objection against a Bowen Basin coal mine. We are calling for the Queensland Land Court to refuse the Jellinbah Group’s proposal to extend the existing Lake Vermont coal mine due to its environmental and climate impacts. According to the proponent’s Environmental Impact Statement, … Continued
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28 May 2025 Press Conference details: WHO: GREG JERICHO – Chief Economist, The Australia Institute LINDA SELVEY – Rising Tide/Associate Professor of Public Health at UQ DAVE COPEMAN – Director, Queensland Conservation Council WHERE: Corner of Merivale and Glenelg streets, Brisbane - in the park opposite the main entrance of the Brisbane Convention Centre, … Continued
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SYDNEY 25 MAY 2025: The Queensland Crisafulli government’s ‘new’ Shark Control Program—that will amp up the slaughter of sharks—looks like it was written in the 1900’s and flies in the face of conservation science while doing nothing to improve swimmer safety. The news was revealed today in a Courier Mail exclusive with animal … Continued
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SYDNEY 23 MAY 2025: Updated figures available from the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, again show the devastation of Queensland’s Shark Control Program with 1692 animals caught in the seven months since Premier Crisafulli took office—1112 of those animals were killed. Included in the catch were: 40 rays (14 killed), 28 turtles (5 killed), … Continued
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Below can be attributed to Act for Kids: Act for Kids welcomes a commission of inquiry to promote learning and explore ways to strengthen the child protection system. As a society our goal must always be to protect children and their right to live safe, healthy lives. Any review that can guide individuals, communities and … Continued
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The project that will transform Mooloolaba’s foreshore is moving forward with the appointment of SEE Civil, a leading contractor with extensive expertise in marine civil infrastructure. This comes as latest artist impressions offer a new perspective of the amazing revitalisation. Stage Two – which follows the award-winning Stage One Northern Parklands – delivers a stunning … Continued
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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
