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Greens call for free ALP vote on marriage laws
Petrina Berry and Lema Samandar HUNDREDS of same-sex marriage advocates, some dressed as Jesus Christ and the Pope, gathered in Brisbane as part of a national day of protest yesterday.
Union executive also lobbyist
Amy Remeikis A senior executive of a Queensland public sector union that opposes energy asset sales is a lobbyist for a number of energy companies which could benefit from those sales.
MP gnashes teeth over fluoride cuts
Tony Moore The six Queensland councils removing fluoride from drinking water are “making a terrible mistake”, according to the state's highest-profile dentist - Education Minister John-Paul...
MP's 'inflammatory' tweet slammed
Marissa Calligeros The federal government has condemned the opposition spokesman for indigenous health Andrew Laming for posting "inflammatory" comments about racial tensions in Queensland on Twitter.
Katter aims to field candidates in every federal seat
Bridie Jabour Katter's Australian Party will run a candidate in every seat at the federal election but Kennedy will not be up for grabs after Bob Katter ruled out a senate run.
LNP senate form guide: hopefuls jockey for election spots
Daniel Hurst An ideological warrior who rails against a “morbid, Green, anti-Western” school curriculum. A business advocate who claims to have influenced Tony Abbott's anti-carbon-tax campaign.
Newman's poll slump as cuts polarise voters
Daniel Hurst Nearly half of Queensland voters believe Premier Campbell Newman's cuts have gone too far, with support for the Liberal National Party plunging 12 percentage points since last month, a new opinion...
Newman support slips in Ashgrove
Daniel Hurst Campbell Newman would lose the seat of Ashgrove if an election was held today, a new opinion poll suggests.
Public service 'DIY' redundancies
Tony Moore Doubts have been raised over the ability of the state government's 700-strong Shared Services team to assess each sacked public servant's pay-outs.
For Labor ex-minister, a time of atonement
Tony Moore Brisbanetimes.com.au approached several of Labor’s former MPs to guage their reaction to their new lives four months after their savage election loss. One obliged.
Sweet street
The between streets of your town
Katherine Feeney It's the lane-change Brisbane's been so desperately seeking.
Kevin Rudd's sister quits Labor over gay marriage policy
Bridie Jabour Kevin Rudd’s sister has quit the Australian Labor Party, saying she cannot back a party that supports “homosexuals marrying’’.
Union revokes campaign option
Daniel Hurst Queensland's public sector union has ruled out campaigning for any political party at the upcoming election, a day after its secretary left the door open to backing the Liberal National Party.
Public servants' union backs cuts
Daniel Hurst The union leader representing Queensland public servants says he agrees the total size of the public service needs to be reduced, so long as frontline services are protected.
Valentine's Day reunion, then poll massacre
Gabrielle Dunlevy THE final week of parliament usually has a last week of school feeling to it, but not when it's likely the last chance to make up ground before an election.
Voters won't punish party on gay marriage: Bligh
Paul Osborne THE Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, says Labor's support for same-sex marriage won't be a leading issue for voters at next year's state election.
Marriage act not key to election: Bligh
Paul Osborne Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says Labor's support for same-sex marriage won't be a major issue for voters at next year's state election.
Labor heartland slips away
Daniel Hurst Queensland Labor has suffered a massive swing in sentiment against it in the traditional ALP heartland of Ipswich, according to a new opinion poll.
