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How the Queensland Labor factions operate.

‘He’s gotta show something’: Who’s who in Qld Labor’s factions, and how they pick their leaders

While there are no active discussions to move on Miles, there are frustrations following a humbling byelection result. Here’s how Labor’s factions operate in Queensland.

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Dr Reza Adib pictured with former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk for 2026 new year celebrations.

Fresh details of rape charges revealed for Palaszczuk’s partner

Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault of another woman.

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Annastacia Palaszczuk and partner Dr Reza Adib.

Palaszczuk cancels book tour stops following partner’s rape charge

The former premier’s long-term partner, Dr Reza Adib, was charged with three counts of rape on Friday.

News Corp chairman Lachlan Murdoch at the MotoGP on Phillip Island in October last year.

News Corp’s Holt Street HQ kicks off construction on Murdoch-worthy makeover

Construction is already underway behind the cafe inside News Corp’s Australian headquarters as part of a multi-level renovation set to run through this year.

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Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, voluntarily attended Southport Police Station on Friday afternoon.

Palaszczuk’s partner Reza Adib charged with three counts of rape

The prominent surgeon said he was taking the allegations very seriously and intended to vigorously defend the charges.

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Dr Reza Adib and his partner, former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

Police raid home of Palaszczuk’s partner, Reza Adib

Police entered the apartment in the Norfolk building in Burleigh Heads, where they declared a crime scene. 

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Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk with her new book, The Politics of Being Me, at South Bank on Thursday.

‘I felt quite threatened’: Palaszczuk opens up on private call with former PM

In a reflective return to the spotlight, former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk suggested hotel quarantine was a mistake, and more could have been done for families.

  • Cameron Atfield
Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at a national cabinet meeting just days before announcing her resignation in December 2023. In her book, she reflects on this time – with all but one other pandemic-era leader gone – as crystallising her decision to quit.

The Palaszczuk party rival who doesn’t get a mention in her new book

The former Queensland premier’s post-politics memoir has been highly anticipated since her 2023 retirement. Spanning many key people and events, there’s a notable exception.

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Crisafulli stunned political rivals with the quick byelection.

One Nation, Greens, fuel – the factors weighing on Stafford byelection

The late Jimmy Sullivan’s seat has only fallen to the LNP once since 1989 during the Newman government – but pollsters and strategists are eager to see how One Nation eats into the majors.

  • James Hall and Matt Dennien
Proposed: John McAslan + Partners design proposal for Brisbane Central shows the station opened to the sky and the Anzac Square Building. Image: John McAlsan + Partners. Pic supplied 13/02/2026.

Olympic glow-up proposed for ‘tired’ Central Station

New escalators and open-sky ceilings: How a UK-based firm plans to fix Brisbane Central’s capacity issues before the 2032 Games.

  • Cameron Atfield