Common(wealth) Knowledge #71: Queensland and federal governments to overhaul privacy legislation
The Queensland and Commonwealth governments are set to introduce changes to privacy laws with wildly different consequences.
top of page
Common(wealth) Knowledge #63: Ban on religious knives in Queensland schools overturned
A Queensland law introduced to prevent knife crime has been found to discriminate against Sikhs.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #60: Is the pension age racist?
Aboriginal man Dennis Fisher unsuccessfully challenged the pension age by relying on his shorter life expectancy.
Fadden by-election: Could the seat turn from safe LNP to a Labor - or independent - gain?
The by-election is being held as a result of the resignation of LNP MP Stuart Robert.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #56: Queensland youth justice system examined by High Court
High Court upholds Queensland legislation that treats adult and child guilty verdicts differently.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #39: Overriding the Human Rights Act and supremacy of Parliament
A look at human rights protections in Australia and the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty.
Controversy grows over the Gabba redevelopment for 2032 Olympic Games
A Greens MP has labelled one decision an "absolute disgrace".
Common(wealth) Knowledge #36: What is a First Minister?
Cooperative federalism in post-COVID lockdown Australia.
'F*ck!': The moment a drag racing car went airborne & crashed in front of families in Ipswich
Sam Fenech has been named as the driver killed in the horror crash.
Driver killed & camera operator hospitalised after crash at racing event that was captured on camera
It happened in front of families at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland.
Wild footage shows massive lightning bolts in Brisbane
The worst affected areas were North Lakes, Murrumba Downs and Scarborough.
LIVE: Everything we know so far about the Gold Coast helicopter crash
At least 4 people were killed when 2 choppers collided near Sea World.
FULL REPLAY: Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold honoured at memorial service
The two officers killed in last Monday's deadly ambush in Wieambilla have been farewelled.
6 News looking for young passionate journalists to join growing team
In 2023, we'll celebrate our 4th birthday.
LIVE UPDATES: Products recalled as Australia deals with potentially hallucinogenic spinach
Recalls have been issued by multiple retailers.
Innocent neighbour killed in Qld shooting was set to celebrate 26th anniversary on Tuesday
58-year-old Alan Dare was killed on Monday night, with a vigil held in Chinchilla overnight.
Wieambilla shooting: Everything we know after 6 people were shot dead in regional Queensland
2 police officers are among the dead.
ABC launches investigation after host claims account was 'interfered' with amid trans porn 'likes'
Steve Austin has since deleted his Twitter account.
Ex-LNP candidate selling home he allegedly lied about about living in
Former Lilley candidate Vivian Lobo said in May he intended to live at the property.
Labor vs Greens? Griffith MP Max Chandler-Mather speaks to 6 News about possible future contests
Chandler-Mather defeated Labor's Terri Butler at this year's federal election.
A comprehensive list of political parties that are unregistered or have never ran in elections
Plenty of parties have been formed over the years - but not all have run in elections.
A complete A-Z list of every political party that's ever existed in Australia
Yes, we're even including ones that never ran & ones that existed before federation.
LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Callide by-election 2022
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Colin Boyce.
Article in The Australian misses the mark multiple times when it comes to preferences in Griffith
The 'Greenslide' in Queensland saw The Greens pick up 3 seats in the state.
Greens MP-elect Stephen Bates gives FIRST INTERVIEW since winning the seat of Brisbane
"(This is) the first time I've heard 'MP-elect' after my name, which is lovely to hear."
Peter Dutton set to become Liberal leader - here's what he told 6 News on election day
The former Defence Minister is projected to hold his seat of Dickson despite a swing towards the ALP.
Meet the 'freedom candidates' in the ultra-marginal seat of Lilley
The seat is currently in the national spotlight after the LNP's candidate was referred to the federal police.
A tale of two independents: Dickson candidates Alan Buchbach & Thor Prohaska speak to 6 News
The Queensland seat is currently held by Defence Minister Peter Dutton.
Animal Justice Party candidates resign & delete Facebook pages over views on 'some trans issues'
Neither of the candidates were named in the AJP statement.
Peter Dutton pulls out as candidates speak at Dickson People's Forum - live & free on 6 News
Out of the 8 names on the ballot, 6 candidates showed up last night.
Restrictions ease further in Queensland as COVID-19 cases rise
A COVID-19 vaccine will still be required in some places across the state.
Did Scott Morrison say flood victims were "weaponising their trauma" against the government?
The viral claim appears to show a source - but not everything is as seems.
Seen these videos linked to the COVID-19 vaccine? They're not
Misinformation continues to spread about COVID-19 & vaccines, almost 2 years into the pandemic.
Old photos of Scott Morrison presented as new amid flood crisis & Russia-Ukraine War
Bogus claims about the Prime Minister often spread fair & wide on social media.
8 dead in Queensland as flood emergency continues in 2 states
Over 55,000 residents are currently in the dark.
All the places in Australia currently under lockdown restrictions
Misinformation about Australia's COVID-19 situation continues to spread online, months after the majority of people left lockdown.
New close contact definition & isolation period REDUCED for COVID-19 cases, PM announces
The announcement from Scott Morrison came after a National Cabinet meeting.
Prime Media shareholders vote in favour of acquisition by Seven West
It follows the ACCC saying earlier this month that they would not oppose the deal.
Huntsman spider interrupts COVID-19 press conference in Queensland
"We've got COVID and we've got huntsman."
Queensland reopens its border - what do the public think?
Protective parents either make their child itch for freedom, or fear it. That’s perhaps the best way to describe the feeling in Queensland.
Who are Australia's leaders & health officials?
Australian authorities have been in the international spotlight in recent months over COVID-19 restrictions.
Interagency taskforces stop cocaine concealed inside a PlayStation
In a truly collaborative interagency operation, officers from across the Australian Federal Police, Queensland Police, Australian Border...
We interviewed 3 teenage drug users - this is what happened
Connor Alforque presents a special 2-month investigation, going inside the teenage substance abuse crisis.
QUEENSLAND
From Brisbane to Cairns, coverage of stories across Queensland from our team on-the-ground
bottom of page