Barely two hours after becoming Premier-elect, Annastacia Palaszczuk was already engaging in mind-games with her political foes, currently down in the dumps without a party leader.
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Why Tim Nicholls couldn't convince Queenslanders to vote for him
On the campaign trail Tim Nicholls was affable, approachable and comfortable with almost anyone. But in the harsh world of politics, it became clear before the election that he wouldn’t become premier, writes Chris O’Brien.
Roar's Papadopoulos banned for seven weeks for spitting
Brisbane Roar defender Avram Papadopoulos is suspended for seven matches for spitting at Sydney FC’s Matt Simon in an A-League match last month.
'I'm extremely humbled': Palaszczuk to form majority Labor government
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s new government will be sworn in next Tuesday, with the beaming Premier-elect vowing to focus on generating jobs and boosting health and education in her next term in office.
Severe thunderstorms hit south-east Queensland
Wind gusts of up to 81kph have been recorded as severe thunderstorms bear down on south-east Queensland, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
WBBL out to capitalise on Ashes momentum
The third year of the Women’s Big Bash League gets underway this weekend with plenty of reasons for optimism on and off the pitch.
LNP's Tim Nicholls concedes defeat in Queensland election
LNP leader Tim Nicholls concedes that Labor has won the Queensland election, nearly two weeks after voters went to the polls.
Queensland on the cusp of an election result
Annastacia Palaszczuk could make a visit to Queensland’s Governor today as the Electoral Commission officially declares the results in the last handful of seats, 13 days after voters went to the polls.
Rogue tyre operator Tony Di Carlo sent $40k bill over Rocklea fire
A Brisbane businessman unleashes another foul-mouthed rant, after the environment department sends him a $40,000 bill over a blaze that sent plumes of thick black smoke across a Brisbane suburb.
Lang triple-0 call: 'I found my fiancee dead with a knife in her abdomen'
The Supreme Court releases key video evidence that led a Brisbane jury to find Thomas Lang guilty of the stabbing murder of his lover and “fiancee” Maureen Boyce.