Jack McKay

The Queensland government has announced $2 million to help put a lid on bin fires sparked by batteries found in e-scooters, vapes, and electric toothbrushes.

Authorities have dished out more than 3,000 penalties to commuters who did not pay their 50-cent fare since prices were slashed in August.

Now that the LNP is in power, they have turned the tables and are giving Labor a taste of their own medicine, writes Jack McKay.

Labor's left faction has strengthened its hold over Queensland's parliamentary caucus, with two MPs defecting to its ranks from the once-dominant right faction.

His first 100 days in government has no doubt felt like a race for Premier David Crisafulli, but this is simply the beginning, writes Jack McKay.

Health Minister Tim Nicholls unveiled the pause on Tuesday as he also announced a review into the evidence for stage one and two hormone therapies for children with gender dysphoria.

Queensland mayors and councillors have been awarded a 2.5 to 3 per cent pay bump in a move that will see their salaries increase by thousands of dollars.

No issue proved more of a headache for David Crisafulli on the election campaign trail than abortion, writes Jack McKay. 

Following lengthy delays in the rollout, more than 1,500 people have been fined since the cameras started issuing fines at Queensland roadworks sites in May this year.

Steve Minnikin vows to keep cash as a payment method for government services as the new LNP administration launches a new customer services department.