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'Why I changed my vote': Party volunteer

ONCE a staunch Liberal voter, Katie Bright is standing in the hot sun today to convince voters to back Labor.

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25th Nov. 2017 12:11 PM

Queensland election on the Sunshine Coast

All the action from Queensland election day on the Sunshine Coast.

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25th Nov. 2017 10:11 AM

Steve Dickson outside Buderim State Primary School where he is trying to win last minute support from voters.

Bay's Labor candidate reflects on 'difficult' campaign

ADRIAN Tantari didn't mince words when he said the election campaign had been difficult for him and his family.

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25th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

Labor candidate for the state seat of Hervey Bay - Adrian Tantari.

Labor on course for clear majority

Voters set to shun One Nation and to return a majority Labor government, giving Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk a second...

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25th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on a visit to Australia Zoo this week.

Labor's last push for votes

Local Labor candidates Bronwyn Taha, Julieanne Gilbert and Jim Pearce make their last statements.

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24th Nov. 2017 2:11 PM

Labor's Grim Tim stunt

Labor party Grim Tim stunt at the Mackay Showgrounds pre polling booth. The grim reaper character had a Tim Nicolls mask...

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24th Nov. 2017 1:11 PM

Why 2015 result may now have LNP on the ropes

THE 2017 Queensland election landscape on the Coast is vastly different to what it was three years ago heading into a...

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24th Nov. 2017 9:11 AM

GETTING IN EARLY: Little Mountain resident Rod Perrett drops his vote in a pre-polling booth at Maroochydore.

Poll says Labor on track for victory

Latest polling points to a return of Labor rule for Qld.

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24th Nov. 2017 9:11 AM

One step at a time for Labor in Kawana

Mark Moss plays the long game in Kawana as he attempts to further weaken Jarrod Bleijie's margin

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24th Nov. 2017 7:11 AM

Key funding: What the parties promised for Coast projects

No party except One Nation has come close to addressing the infrastructure needs outlined by Sunshine Coast mayor Mark...

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24th Nov. 2017 6:11 AM

SUNSHINE Coast mayor Mark Jamieson with Country Chef Bakery Co. managing director Lloyd Bartlett has set the infrastructure agenda during the election campaign.

Leaders spend final days hunting scarce votes

Expert: "The visits into Brisbane have been very much flying visits, almost an afterthought. The main game is outside the...

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24th Nov. 2017 6:11 AM

VOTE BOOSTER? Annastacia Palaszczuk holds a meerkat at Australia Zoo yesterday.

Downer reveals why it pulled out of rail contract tenders

Downer says it was forced to pull out of a tender for rail contracts in 2010 when Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was...

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24th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

REBOOT: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (centre), Deputy Premier Jackie Trad (2nd from left) and Bruce Saunders, left, with workers at the Downer EDI Rail manufacturing plant in Maryborough earlier this month.

$7m cash to boost Lightning HQ

SUNSHINE Coast Lightning patron and Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has announced a guaranteed $7 million boost to redevelop...

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23rd Nov. 2017 4:11 PM

Welcome Home Celebration at Kings Beach Amphitheatre for the Sunshine Coast Lightning netball team after winning the grand final.The winning team with the trophy and the 'Key to the City"

PUB CHAT: Disillusioned voters sitting on the fence

If there's one thing certain, Mackay residents don't hold a lot of confidence in their local government.

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23rd Nov. 2017 12:11 PM

Kerrod Dodd, Zali Watson and Terry Watson talk politics at Mackay's Austral Hotel.

Billion dollar promises not enough to distract from Hanson

Premier visits Bundaberg with cheque book but One Nation dominates discussion

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23rd Nov. 2017 7:11 AM

CAMPAIGN: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk flanked by Bundaberg MP Leanne Donaldson, Health Minister Cameron Dick and Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath

The real difference between Labor and LNP's Coast rail plans

Why Labor says LNP's rail duplication plan is a threat to Coast's historic townships.

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23rd Nov. 2017 6:11 AM

RAIL PLEDGE: Labor has struggled to negate the impact of the LNP's commitment to rail duplication.

Labors Cuts Express makes quick stop in Bay

UNDER the cover of darkness, Labor's Cuts Express rolled into Hervey Bay on their first stop of their Queensland tour on...

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23rd Nov. 2017 6:11 AM

ON THE ROAD: MPs Mark Ryan, Cameron Dick, Yvette D'ath and Leeanne Enoch with Hervey Bay Labor candidate Adrian Tantari (front) and the Cuts Express in the background.

REPORT CARD: How pollies respond to Fair Go For Our Kids

We asked the two major parties to explain what they were doing about some of the issues holding back kids and young people...

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23rd Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

Politicians need to shut up and listen

It's no wonder our readers are frustrated with the two main parties and are flocking to One Nation. Their failure to listen...

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23rd Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

It's no wonder our readers are frustrated with the two main parties and are flocking to One Nation. Their failure to listen is this newspaper's experience too. Pictured: One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery during the election campaign.

LNP, Labor and One Nation make last pitch to voters

IF THERE was any doubt about just how important Hervey Bay and Maryborough are in this election, the three powerhouse...

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23rd Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

The orange shirted waited near Maddigan's Seafood, for Pauline Hanson and her candidates, Damian Huxham and James Hansen, in Hervey Bay.

Candidates square off in final week

All five Lockyer candidates have used the last week of the campaign to remind voters what they bring to the table.

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22nd Nov. 2017 4:11 PM

MEET AND GREET: Candidates for the seat of Lockyer fired up the Fernvale Futures Centre on Monday night ahead of the state election on November 25.

Volunteers queue to win your vote

THEIR political colours clash but there is a healthy camaraderie among the volunteers making last minute efforts to...

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22nd Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

PICK ME: Handing out how to vote cards at Maroochydore are (from left) Julie Kemp, Peter Howard, Clark Chappel and Margaret Walton.

Labor offers more regional firies

Labor promises more firies but policy does not mention key firefighter organisation

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21st Nov. 2017 4:11 PM

Labor the sole chance to win election outright

If the LNP lose Buderim it will be able to hold party meetings in a phone booth

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21st Nov. 2017 11:11 AM

PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has been clunky on the campaign trail but is the only chance of leading a majority government after November 25.

Calliope's needs vs party policy: Respected MP's big question

RESPECTED former independent MP asks Callide hopefuls if they will vote against party policy and beliefs to support...

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21st Nov. 2017 11:11 AM

Former independent member for Gladstone and Calliope resident Liz Cunningham asked Callide candidates what they would do if their party had different beliefs for the region's needs as they did.

How parties plan to improve school outcomes

How the LNP and Labor's education policies differ

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21st Nov. 2017 6:11 AM

The parties are trying to differentiate themselves with their own versions of "better” policies on education.

How a lost campaign has this candidate on a winning track

The ex-music man who may call the tune in a seat held by a former LNP cabinet minister.

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21st Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

LABOR's Brent Hampstead is necck and neck in polls with sitting member Andrew Powell (LNP).

Member who hates to leave a job half done

The LNP member trying to defend a wafer thin 0.9% margin against a surging opponent.

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21st Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

MEMBER for Glass House Andrew Powell (LNP) acknowledges he has a fight on his hands to hold on.

LNP promises 3125 new jobs with construction boom

THE Coast's LNP candidates have donned hard hats and hi-vis to make $1.1 billion transport infrastructure promise.

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20th Nov. 2017 2:11 PM

Jarrod Bleijie, Brent Mickelberg, Fiona Simpson, Andrew Powell, Dan Purdie, Marty Hunt and Mark McArdle make an election commitment at Shadforth Civil Contractors.

Is Gympie One nation in Labor's pocket? Opinion

Letter writer says : One Nation giving Labor preference in Gympie says a lot

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19th Nov. 2017 3:11 PM

Gympie's One Nation candidate Chelle Dobson.

Plan to lure better teachers into our schools

"To have the best future for Queensland children, we need to have the best schools with the best teachers."

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19th Nov. 2017 3:11 PM

Criticism and praise: Gympie opinion on our candidates

'I would urge constituents to consider carefully.'

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19th Nov. 2017 11:11 AM

Gympie MP Tony Perrett, with candidates Tracey McWilliam and Chelle Dobson.

'Don't dance with Adani': CQ marches against $1b loan

HUNDREDS rallied through Yeppoon sending a clear message to pollies

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18th Nov. 2017 4:11 PM

A passionate rally ran down the streets of Yeppoon today to veto Adani

Poll shows PHON key to winning regional seats

LABOR may return to government in Queensland, taking marginal seats from the opposition via One Nation preferences, the...

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18th Nov. 2017 2:11 PM

One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson and Queensland One Nation leader and member for Buderim Steve Dickson are seen at a barbecue with local Mike Edwards at Sippy Downs, Buderim, Queensland, Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Newspoll shows three horse race for Whitsunday

A WEEKEND Australian Newspoll has reflected Kevin Collins' prediction earlier this week of a "three-horse race"...

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18th Nov. 2017 12:11 PM

ELECTION: Voters at polling booths at St Catherine's Catholic College.

'Changing the face' of Whitsunday sport

THE Stage three "game-changer” of the Whitsunday Sportspark masterplan would proceed next year with government...

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18th Nov. 2017 9:11 AM

Labor canddiate for Whitsunday Bronwyn Taha and Whitsunday Sportspark president Justin Butler await Stage three of the Whitsunday Sportspark masterplan.

Vote side effects may include head-scratching, itchy temper

Who do you love? And who do you hate? You'd better figure out fast

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18th Nov. 2017 6:11 AM

This election will be decided in the regions, Dr Paul Williams says.

Political pasts of our candidates revealed

Diverse part affiliations and close ties to Gympie are among the history of those running for our state seat.

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18th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

POLITICAL POWERS: Candidates Tony Perrett (LNP), Tracey McWilliam (ALP) and Chelle Dobson (ONP) come from diverse political backgrounds.

Timber training centre tipped for M'boro

MARYBOROUGH MP Bruce Saunders has proposed a new timber centre to help skill up workers for the region's timber...

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17th Nov. 2017 2:11 PM

A major boost to the Maryborough timber industry has been proposed.

160 NEW JOBS: Firm eyes Coast for ferry construction venture

THE $90 million deal may create real jobs' boost for the Sunshine Coast, with proponents praising one particular election...

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17th Nov. 2017 12:11 PM

A ferry similar to those planned for construction in Caloundra.

Pyne's gay porn like Twitter hack probe dropped

CORY Bernardi has accused the major parties of a cover-up after the investigation into Christopher Pyne’s hacked Twitter...

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17th Nov. 2017 7:11 AM

Calls for an investigation into the hacking of Christopher Pyne’s twitter account after it ‘liked’ a gay porn tweet have been dropped. Picture: AAP

Labor late starter sees hope where there appears none

IF THIS candidate can win literally anything is possible on election night November 25.

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17th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

On track for funding future of Palmyra

Drag racing club's long battle for funding set to end with Labor re-election pledge

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16th Nov. 2017 6:11 PM

Labor Member for Mirani Jim Pearce and Palmyra Drag Racing Club president Glenn Cunningham inspect the damaged Palmyra race track on Thursday.

ALP and LNP talk lifting education outcomes for all students

Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Labor would employ 3,700 new teachers but Tim Nicholls said she has simply confirmed...

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16th Nov. 2017 8:11 AM

Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Labor would employ 3,700 new teachers but Tim Nicholls said she has simply confirmed what is already in the existing budget.

Labor closes in on key Coast seat

Why the battle for the seat of Caloundra has become more than a formality for the LNP incumbent

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16th Nov. 2017 8:11 AM

LABOR's Jason Hunt has closed the margin considerably on Caloundra MP Mark McArdle (LNP).

Southern Downs candidate celebrates YES verdict

"I THINK time will tell that this is just an issue of love”

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15th Nov. 2017 12:11 PM

HAPPY: Joel Richters is holding a thank-you event to celebrate the Australian marriage equality result.

Labor announces counter-terrorism squad

Policing facilities in for an upgrade across Queensland

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15th Nov. 2017 6:11 AM

MORE COPS: Member for Mirani Jim Pearce, Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga, Minister for Police Mark Ryan and Labor candidate for Rockhampton Barry O'Rourke make a counter-terrorism announcement.

LNP commits $5m to vital Toowoomba intersection

A FUTURE LNP government will invest $5 million in vital upgrades to bust congestion at the intersection of North and...

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15th Nov. 2017 6:11 AM

Glass House hangs in the balance

WHY this former LNP Cabinet Minister may struggle to survive on election day.

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15th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

ANDREW Powell (LNP) may not be a dead man walking in Glass House, but he faces a tough fight to hang on in a seat which is as hard to hold as it is to win.

LNP decision could lead to 'parliamentary chaos'

THE LNP’s decision to preference One Nation second in the majority of seats could lead to parliamentary chaos, according to...

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15th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

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