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The centrepost of conversation about what makes QLD great.

Believes in the promise, the present and the future of QLD.

Non-partisan, centrist, self-styled urbanist.

Prefers to be the third choice in a two choice question.

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As well, we have launched our #TCAlfred feed.

Both our QLD Journos feed, and our TC Alfred feed are built through skyfeed.app

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The 1995 QLD Cabinet papers are public.

We begin with a late 1994 proposal for a Brisbane cruise terminal, ultimately chosen for Hamilton.

#qldpol

www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/items/ITM411...
ArchivesSearch | Queensland State Archives | Queensland Government
Queensland State Archives: ArchivesSearch
www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au
January 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Some late news: Ray Hollis, Labor member for Redcliffe from 1989 to 2005 (inc. a run from 1998-2005 as QLD's parliamentary speaker) passed away on December 18 in Walcha, NSW.

a Memorial service, is set for Armidale on January 7 at 10am NSW time.
Raymond Keith Hollis - Online Tribute
Passed peacefully at Riverview Walcha, formerly of Armidale and Brisbane.Dearly loved husband of Ju Fen.Loved father of Michael, Peter, Stephen and Jennifer.Much loved father-in-law, grandfather and g...
piddingtons.com.au
December 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Very interesting to hear about Driver Reviver's Queensland issues on @spencerhowson.bsky.social's summer breakfast show for the ABC this morning.

A interesting read in light: is One Queensland's analysis of the whole road safety issue in QLD, published pre-Christmas.

#qldpol
Road Safety in Queensland: A Road Trip To Nowhere
I’ve been on a very long road trip or two in 2025. But it gives me the opportunity to say the following : road safety in Queensland needs a...
oneqld.blogspot.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The "Summer of OneQueensland" reaches it's crescendo.

We've been working on it for two years.

And, we've got #PlanR for the 2032 Olympics ready to roll.

oneqld.blogspot.com/2025/12/Plan...

#qldpol.
PLAN R: The Case for a 2032 Olympic Games Referendum
The time has arrived. It is now time to consider the one good plan we have got concerning the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games... It ain't ...
oneqld.blogspot.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
As we enter another Christmas/New Year travel period: let us ask the question:

Is road safety in Queensland in it's current form on a road trip... to nowhere.

oneqld.blogspot.com/2025/12/road...

#qldpol
Road Safety in Queensland: A Road Trip To Nowhere
I’ve been on a very long road trip or two in 2025. But it gives me the opportunity to say the following : road safety in Queensland needs a...
oneqld.blogspot.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Can someone at the Queensland Government please explain why the contactless payment for public transport rollout outside the SE corner is now well behind that of... Western Australia?

www.busnews.com.au/contactless-...

#qldpol
Contactless payments now available on WA buses
WA’s contactless payment upgrade lets passengers tap on with cards, phones or wearables, expanding options beyond SmartRider
www.busnews.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
By the way: happy Gunzel Day.

#QR2075 was released... at 4:12 this afternoon.

oneqld.blogspot.com/2025/12/qr20...
December 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I reckon One Queensland may have a #gunzelday surprise up it's sleeve.

#QR2075.
December 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The CCC are wanting laws against lying political candidates I hear.

It'll end up with the CCC being locked out of investigating the 2032 Games and/or contractual irregularities related to them.

Especially if such laws define a broken "no new stadiums" pledge: a lie.

cc. @mattdennien.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hearing of significant power outages in Warwick, Allora in the last few minutes, and significant damage in Warwick and surrounds.

#BNEstorm
November 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
There are currently parts of Bribie Island now going into their third night without power.

If I were Moreton Bay Council, and the QLD Govt: I'd start planning for a disaster cleanup response concerning spoiled food to around eight thousand customers.

This includes disaster relief funds.

#bnestorm
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Update: just over two thirds of all current SEQ power outages after yesterday's storm event are in the Moreton Bay council area, with significant outages still, 24hrs on, in the Bribie Island area.

#bnestorm
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM
67,000 customers are currently without power in the Moreton Bay council area.

#bnestorm
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Hearing significant 9-10cm+ hail reports across Brisbane, alongside significant damage in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

#bnestorm
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 AM
After what's going on in Milano-Cortina I would have serious questions about the possibility that Queensland's unicameral parliament could effectively prevent Queensland's corruption watchdog the CCC from investigating 2032 contract irregularities and or contract bid rigging.

#qldpol
Milano Cortina 2026 under judicial scrutiny
The Italian Government's so-called 'Olympics rescue decree', which classified the organising foundation of the upcoming Winter Games as a private enti...
www.insidethegames.biz
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Meanwhile: I'm expecting a announcement within six to eight months concerning NSW Trainlink axing the Sydney-Brisbane and Casino-Sydney (which link into coaches from Brisbane) overnight sleeper train service.

Journos like @mattdennien.bsky.social: The NSW Govt documents are a good read.

#qldpol
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November 16, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Am hearing about a very significant lead for Nick Dametto (from the 30% of votes sent in prior to Saturday) in the all-postal Townsville mayoral by-election.

#qldpol

results.elections.qld.gov.au/TCCMayor2025...
Vote Result System | Electoral Commission of Queensland
results.elections.qld.gov.au
November 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Openly expecting "Infinity Planet" to end up like another failed idea of the sort that was pitched to Queensland: The Multi Function Polis.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was being pitched by the same people who wanted Sydney's Wonderland back a decade ago, just with another corporate front.
Infinity Planet – Australia’s First Integrated Entertainment City
infinityplanet.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Significant news concerning the biggest piece of brownfield land in Brisbane (Toombul Shoppingtown site).

It's been sold by Mirvac to Irvine Group: (responsible for the Mercedes Benz project at Newstead)

irvinegroup.com.au/projects/
Projects Archive - Irvine
irvinegroup.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Of course there will never be a update to the appointment process for govt board roles.

Both majors just want to keep the status quo going for as long as possible.

A Olympics referendum is our best shot for a reset in Queensland political life.

#qldpol
October 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Kenmore outages alone are now 1/5th of remaining power outages from Sunday.

Politicians want to talk about radar...

Kenmore residents want to talk about the response since.

#qldpol
Currently in Southeast Queensland there are 5,244 customers without power, across 34 suburbs. KENMORE is the most impacted suburb with 914 customers affected.
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I'd be safe to say, if you are one of the 1,232 affected in Kenmore near 30hrs post-event on Sunday: I'd be looking at pushing Energex to pay for any spoiled food in fridges/freezers.

Hell: open disaster funding to allow these people to restock once power is back and fridge contents disposed.
Currently in Southeast Queensland there are 13,353 customers without power, across 80 suburbs. KENMORE is the most impacted suburb with 1,232 customers affected.
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I also cannot see the Kenmore power outage number shifting tonight.

From what I have heard from weather forums and the like (houses with trees through roofs, lots of roads closed/powerlines down): dawn tomorrow morning will be a significant revelation in that suburb to what damage has occured.
October 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Wouldn't be surprised if some of the issues in Brisbane's western suburbs involve trees that were weakened due to TC Alfred earlier this year.

People will want power back quickly in these areas: tomorrow's forecast top (37-38c) will somehow add a aroma, the longer the power stays off.

#bnestorm
Currently in Southeast Queensland there are 71,166 customers without power, across 183 suburbs. KENMORE is the most impacted suburb with 4,054 customers affected.
October 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM