(January 19, 2015) Day 14 – Save the Newmans
News, opinion and analysis
- Joshua Robertson and Bridie Jabour write, “With the premier’s hold on his inner-Brisbane seat of Ashgrove looking shaky, we look at four contenders who could take his place if the Liberal National party regains power without him”: If the LNP wins but Campbell Newman loses, who would lead Queensland?
- Kristian Silva writes, “The LNP’s official campaign launch – set to a backdrop of a sea of blue and an uplifting soundtrack – was a place where Campbell Newman could escape the polls and take centre stag”: Polite enthusiasm for Campbell Newman at LNP campaign launch.
- @612brisbane reports, “The Queensland voter comes in many shapes and sizes – from the commuter who takes the City Cat on the Brisbane River to work each morning to the couple enjoying their retirement in one of the state’s many coastal hideaways”: From country to coast, voters have their say.
“@John_Hanna: #frontpages @couriermail
Its Do or Die
So … Newman Gets Another Front Page pic.twitter.com/NQt9CZ7yGD” #qldvotes— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 19, 2015
#qldvotes The case for putting the LNP last: http://t.co/C3M0Zc18KY
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 18, 2015
https://twitter.com/bkjabour/status/556979096207364097
No daylight saving policy from LNP and Labor
- Amy Remeikis reports, “Both sides again ruled out the issue that the sun refuses to set on, falling back on the “we will not split Queensland” line”: No to daylight saving.
Acland mine approval – Alan Jones attacks Newman
- @NoFibs: “When coal mining companies buy up a town and buy the government what hope is there for the people of Acland to fight back?”: Dirty deals done dirt cheap.
- Natalie Bochenski reports, “Broadcaster Alan Jones has accused Campbell Newman of lying and the LNP of prostitution in a fiery debut on Brisbane radio @NewsTalk4BC”: Alan Jones accuses Campbell Newman of lying.
- Andree Withey reports, “Conservative media commentator Alan Jones has had a spray at Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and the state’s LNP Government”: Alan Jones condemns Campbell Newman’s LNP Government as ‘worst ever’.
“@australian: Alan Jones calls Campbell Newman a “bully boy”, says his government is worst in Australia. http://t.co/2A5Okoknk7” #qldvotes
— Sarah Elks (@sarahelks) January 19, 2015
Alan Jones on the @theqldpremier “He’s got a Courier-Mail newspaper which by-and-large does his bidding". #qldvotes #qldpol
— News Talk 4BC (@NewsTalk4BC) January 18, 2015
I am not going to respond to Alan Jones allegations, says @theqldpremier #qldvotes @NewsTalk4BC pic.twitter.com/DXptLLXgJr
— CairnsComms (@CairnsComms) January 19, 2015
Rocklea – Apprenticeships
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Amy Remeikis reports, “The Labor party continues to beat the “jobs, jobs, jobs” drum on the election campaign, having not made a new announcement in three days.Labor stays on message on jobs”: Labor stays on message on jobs.
.@AnnastaciaMP talking LNP job & apprenticeship cuts but no new ALP announcements. @tennewsqld #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/UOp3Gs0aE6
— Tegan George (@tegangeorge) January 19, 2015
The series, Queensland politicians looking at things, continues in Rocklea #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/FEA66GYxFC
— Amy Remeikis (@AmyRemeikis) January 19, 2015
Today's @AnnastaciaMP #qldvotes event @abcnews #qldpol pic.twitter.com/ea4B8ZDfSq
— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 19, 2015
Accusation of fewer apprentice: 'that's why we announced our apprenticeship plan' #9News #qldpol #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/kPjDQRVlqm
— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 19, 2015
Tourism
The Qld Tourism industry council wants the next state govt to consider tourism to boost employment @9NewsBrisbane pic.twitter.com/yGzuWZneRp
— Ebony Cavallaro (@ebonycavallaro) January 19, 2015
Ipswich – Crime and police
- “When Premier Campbell Newman turned up at the Ipswich home of Helena Woods and her two kids at morning-tea time yesterday, he arrived with a teeming press pack, four media advisers, his chief of staff, a government minister, two local MPs and one candidate — and cupcakes for the children”: Casual cupcakes delivered with a slick and snappy service.
.@theqldpremier is in Ipswich looking at CCTV #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/KZvPTr0uMl
— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) January 19, 2015
.@theqldpremier visits a family in Ipswich #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/QWoD6lBk5L
— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) January 19, 2015
Ashgrove army
- Amy Remeikis reports, “More than 400 volunteers walking hundreds of kilometres to change 1500 votes”: Kate Jones thanks Ashgrove Army.
- Jorge Branco reports, “Premier Campbell Newman has rejected former LNP MP Chris Davis’s accusation of pork-barrelling in Ashgrove”: Premier Campbell Newman denies pork barreling in Ashgrove.
Social media experts say @katejonesqld 'tweeting her way' to success – 80% twitter verse undecided #9News #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/2OsJVKEJXJ
— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 19, 2015
Together in Ashgrove @AnnastaciaMP @katejonesqld @abcnews #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/hNX8lPJpSN
— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 18, 2015
Pulling out the big guns to win votes #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/PrG28yvmJF
— Amy Remeikis (@AmyRemeikis) January 18, 2015
Absent Abbott
- Leonie Mellor reports, “As the Queensland election campaign swings into its second half, there is still no sign of Prime Minister Tony Abbott joining his Liberal National Party (LNP) colleagues”: Abbott returns to work but remaining absent from LNP campaign.
Qld council of unions brings "Tony Abbott" to campaign @9NewsBrisbane pic.twitter.com/5NOd5ACnDz
— Ebony Cavallaro (@ebonycavallaro) January 18, 2015
The qld council of unions brings out their @theqldpremier impressionist @9NewsBrisbane pic.twitter.com/DlyUm5oVGd
— Ebony Cavallaro (@ebonycavallaro) January 18, 2015
CommSec – State of States report
- CommSec reports, “Last quarter NSW stood on top of Australia’s economic performance rankings for the first time since July 2011. And NSW has maintained its position this quarter. But it has been joined on top by the Northern Territory with Western Australia slipping to third. The next grouping is Victoria and Queensland. ACT has now overtaken South Australia into sixth spot while Tasmania is ranked eighth. Over the past quarter, NSW has improved its position on retail spending to consolidate its position at the top of the economic performance rankings”: State of the States 2015 – January.
- Amy Remeikis reports, “Queensland has retained fifth position in the CommSec report, but unemployment and population growth continue to pull it down”: State ranks fifth in CommSec report.
[CHART] CommSec State of the States: NSW & NT share top spot, NSW strong retail https://t.co/ZMczSNBW2o #NSW ^JR pic.twitter.com/sofs8veo10
— CommSec (@CommSec) January 18, 2015
[CHART] CommSec State of the States Report – States breakdown NSW & NT share top spot. #ausbiz #australia ^JR pic.twitter.com/D5Pw4stdJo
— CommSec (@CommSec) January 18, 2015
[VIDEO] CommSec State of the StatesReport Jan 2015: NT & NSW share top spot http://t.co/c5K7jkTKGW #ausbiz #stocks #QLD ^JR
— CommSec (@CommSec) January 18, 2015
Pre-polling opens
Pre-poll voting opens today! Vote early at 166 Settlement Rd, The Gap. #teamkate #qldpol #qldvotes… http://t.co/04Fb0zPf2w
— Kate Jones (@katejonesqld) January 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/GlenElmesMP/status/556987906825277440
Media watch
And we went past the ABC's Ipswich office! @CWilsonQLD @EricTlozek @leoniemellor @sjsmail pic.twitter.com/C5MWZF9RTR
— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) January 19, 2015
Cartoons
https://twitter.com/ZanettiCartoons/status/557077600598634496
HUNG PARLT OR LYNCH MOB? #auspol #qldvotes #qldpol
Story: http://t.co/rUkCNqipVD
Comment: http://t.co/8X539pflTl pic.twitter.com/TevoVQejUe— Leahy Cartoons (@leahycartoons) January 18, 2015
CARTOON: A sea turtle lays her eggs smack bang in the middle of Mooloolaba Beach… http://t.co/t26emwgML9 #qldpol #qldvotes
— Peter Broelman (@Broelman) January 18, 2015
TPF50 @FinancialReview #auspol #qldvotes #newman pic.twitter.com/0sHC0M51F5
— david rowe (@roweafr) January 18, 2015