Queensland News & Politics

Here we list a range of Queensland news sources ranging from mainstream journalism to organisation's press releases as well as citizen journalists and bloggers. See also our page of Politics, Political Parties and Lobby Groups. Please note that listing does not imply endorsement.

Brisbane & Queensland News

612 ABC Brisbane - The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's local radio station in Brisbane
ABC News
Brisbane Times (Fairfax Digital - online only publication for Brisbane - includes local plus news from other states)
Queensland Public Service Watch is a special section of the Brisbane Times recording slashes to the public service made by the LNP government
The Courier Mail - Brisbane's daily print newspaper. (News Ltd)
Queensland Business Review
Queensland Courts see the Daily Law List, court calendar, judgements and more
Traffic & Travel Information - Queensland Government website with up-to-date information about traffic incidents, road closures, road works, and load limits around Queensland.
Independent Australia is a progressive journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity. It contains news and opinion from Australia and around the world. IA supports quality investigative journalism, as well as citizen journalism and a diversity of voices. It believes Australians are short-changed by the mass media and and so it dedicates itself to seeking out the truth and informing the public. Read their articles on the Slipper / James Ashby episode.
National Disability Insurance Scheme website about the proposed NDIS includes information, draft legislations, a forum, and much more.

Journals and E-zines

Online Opinion - A not-for-profit e-journal based in Brisbane that aims to provide a forum for public social and political debate about current Australian issues.
Internet Information Resources for Australian Journalists - An excellent resource for anyone wanting information and statistics.

Queensland Press Releases, etc

These are the press releases from official sites so naturally express the viewpoint and aims of the publishing organisation.

Education Views - With selected stories from Education Queensland fortnightly.
Queensland Government ministerial media statements
Media Releases - Queensland Police Service
Queensland Health: News - Media Releases
Queensland Institute of Medical Research Media releases
Tourism Queensland Media Releases

National News and Current Affairs

News, newspapers, blogs and commentary lists many sources of Australian news, opinion and analysis of varying quality and political flavours.

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