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New home buyer scheme under fire over mortgage stress risks

The state’s treasurer has defended its bold new plan, amid rising concerns over housing affordability.

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Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki is happy with the ‘boost to buy’ shared equity housing scheme.

Winners and losers from the Queensland budget revealed

The Libs’ first budget in a decade is big on promises and even bigger on spending.

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Premier David Crisafulli and Treasurer David Janetzki. on their way to deliver their first QLD budget. centered on housing

Drunk driver spared jail after crash which left former Greens MP in coma

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Amy MacMahon (left) was critically injured by drunk driver Rani Lowry (right), who walks free after a remarkable courtroom plea for mercy from her victim.

Controversial second wave of ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws pass adding attempted murder and rape

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Premier David Crisafulli defends controversial ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws amid growing criticism.

Former minister dies after battle with cancer

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Former Queensland minister Gorden Nuttall dies of cancer at age 71.

Billions over budget, years behind: Inside the state’s hospital upgrade chaos

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The cost of Queensland's hospital expansion plan is set to be almost double than first thought.