Queensland police have wrapped up a nine-month investigation into the alleged sexual assault of former Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga and have laid no charges. A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said after nine months of investigations, they would not be charging anyone over the alleged incident. Alleged incident caused backlash The Queensland Parliamentary Service closed Ms Lauga's electorate office in …
Abortion in Queensland is legal. "None of this additional support is covered by Queensland Health patient travel, nor is it considered by hospitals when making decisions not to provide compassionate abortion care locally," Ms Kelleher said. Family and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-0 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Women's …
When Trish Jones was 19 she opted to have an abortion, as she felt she was not "financially, mentally or emotionally" ready for a child. Key points: Surgical abortion and healthcare provider Marie Stopes closed in Rockhampton in August Central Queensland women have committed to protesting each week until services resume In October, the health department had said services would …
Tourism bodies in central Queensland have welcomed news that Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart has entered into an agreement to potentially redevelop the resort on Great Keppel Island. Key points: In a statement at the weekend, Hancock Prospecting said plans had begun to acquire the development project from Tower Holdings It says its plans include a beach club, sandy bars, …
After 10 years of sitting dormant and derelict, a once-iconic resort off the central Queensland coast has been demolished. Great Keppel Island's resort was famous for its slogan "Get Wrecked on Keppel" in the 90s. Tower Holdings has a suite of leases with the Queensland Government across Great Keppel Island, but it is the 162-hectare land holding — encompassing what …
