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Secret recordings reignite Flegg inducement allegations

The Queensland Government has dismissed fresh allegations that MP Bruce Flegg was offered an inducement to give up his seat of Moggill for Campbell Newman.

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CMC clears LNP of electoral bribery claims

Queensland's corruption watchdog has again dismissed allegations the Member for Moggill Bruce Flegg was offered an inducement to leave his seat to make way for Campbell Newman.

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Charges could yet flow from LNP electoral bribery allegations

Prosecutors may act on claims that Queensland MP Bruce Flegg was asked to make way for Campbell Newman before the 2012 election.

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Veteran MP tweets anger over preselection dumping

Moggill MP Bruce Flegg has tweeted his anger about the LNP hierarchy deciding he will not be preselected for his seat for the next Queensland election. Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney had said earlier he...

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Qld MP Bruce Flegg dumped by LNP

Former Liberal leader Dr Bruce Flegg says he is 'very distressed' after he was dumped by the LNP in his Brisbane seat of Moggill.

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LNP doesn't think Newman can hold seat: Flegg

Dumped Queensland MP Bruce Flegg has hit out at "faceless people" within the LNP, saying the party hierarchy has lost confidence in Premier Campbell Newman retaining his seat at next year's state...

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Several 'worthy' LNP successors to Newman: party boss

There are several "worthy successors" to Campbell Newman for the LNP leadership, the Party boss in Queensland says, amid concerns the Premier may be voted out at the next election.

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Qld LNP MP Bruce Flegg won't be charged for perjury

Queensland LNP MP Bruce Flegg will not be charged over a claim he lied about an alleged bribe to vacate his safe seat for Premier Campbell Newman.

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Cleared by CCC but Flegg's career appears over

The LNP's Bruce Flegg's hopes of resurrecting his political career appear doomed, despite the Moggill MP being cleared of any wrongdoing.

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Moggill LNP successor linked to branch stacking: Flegg

Disendorsed Queensland Liberal National Party (LNP) MP Bruce Flegg has accused his likely successor in the seat of Moggill in Brisbane's west of branch stacking.

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Nominations reopen for the Brisbane seat of Moggill

The Liberal National Party has called for fresh nominations in the Brisbane seat of Moggill after local members blocked a move to oust Bruce Flegg.

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Flegg cleared to seek LNP preselection in Moggill

Queensland Government MP Bruce Flegg will be allowed to progress in the preselection contest for the Brisbane seat of Moggill for the next state election, as will his main rival, the Liberal National...

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Greens highlight climate change as 'overwhelming challenge'

The Greens say tackling the challenge of climate change is as important as dealing with terrorism, as the party steps up its campaigning in the Queensland election.

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Former race horses swap track for frontline duties with Queensland Police...

Horses that once raced in some of the nation's biggest horse races are being used by the Queensland Police Service.

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Platypus disappear from five locations around south-east Queensland

Researchers find platypuses have disappeared from five locations around south-east Queensland as development and pollution make their environments uninhabitable.

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Here's what happens to your COVID-19 nasal swab

Pathology companies around the country are conducting COVID-19 tests along with state health authorities — here's how it works.

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LNP pays Brisbane councillor's court costs 18 months after election dispute

A court case between Greg Adermann and his predecessor Kate Richards results in the party paying Ms Richards more than $40,000.

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Food, medicine delivered by helicopter to residents trapped by floods in...

Cut off from essential services for three days following major flooding in the state's south-east, residents in Brisbane's west are starting to receive emergency supply packages by helicopter.

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Fewer than 2,000 of 16k mud army volunteers deployed by Brisbane City Council

The decision to call off volunteers after one day was "an absolute slap in the face for residents who were desperate for help", the Brisbane City Council opposition leader says.

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'Angle-grinding at 4am': Sleepless months ahead for Brisbane residents during...

Residents near the Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade say they are sleep-deprived and exhausted after weeks of night-time roadworks on the multi-million-dollar project.

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Men's Shed gutted after $1.5m federal grant goes to council

Kenmore Men's Shed members say they spent a year on a grant process after the federal government committed $1.5 million to an upgrade, only for the funding to be taken from them.

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Brisbane City Council urged to put $200m earmarked for Olympic land into...

The council budgeted to borrow $200 million this year for land acquisitions ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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Greens to promise $7.8 billion in matching grants to upgrade homes for...

Homeowners could be granted up to $20,000 to help lift or flood-proof their homes in cyclone and flood-prone areas, provided they match it with their own money, under an election policy to be unveiled...

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Dumped MP Bruce Flegg says LNP planning to replace Premier

A devastated Bruce Flegg tells Matt Wordsworth he was barred from standing for preselection in Moggill because the LNP doesn't believe Campbell Newman can win Ashgrove and a factional battle is...

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This national index has ranked 334 regions according to wellbeing. Five of...

The index looks at seven well-being indicators including wealth, employment, and work-life balance.

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