New generation of Queensland workers confront emerging workplace issues
The third annual Young Workers Conference not only served as a rallying cry for young workers but also as a reaffirmation of their potential to influence and mobilise for better working conditions.
New snail species named after wildlife warrior
Researchers have solved a 40-year mystery by identifying 15 species of land snail, naming one after a high-profile Australian zookeeper.
Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down
Renewable energy generation is lifting its overall share of a growing national electricity market and pushing wholesale prices down, according to official data.
Police look beyond borders for motive in Bondi massacre
As a major coronial inquiry gets under way into the Bondi stabbings, detectives are headed to Queensland in a bid to uncover the killer's motive.
New generation of Queensland workers confront emerging workplace issues
The third annual Young Workers Conference not only served as a rallying cry for young workers but also as a reaffirmation of their potential to influence and mobilise for better working conditions.
Four-metre croc euthanised after boy’s body found
Wildlife officers have euthanised a four-metre crocodile days after a 16-year-old boy's body was found in mangroves on a far north Queensland island.
X threatened with fines over graphic material
If social media site X doesn't remove graphic content relating to a stabbing, the online safety watchdog warned it would seek hundreds of thousands in fines.
Mob gather as teen arrested after church leader stabbed
NSW Premier Chris Minns has called for calm in the community after police pushed back an angry crowd outside a Sydney church following the stabbing of a bishop.
Airfares fall as capacity recovers to pre-COVID levels
Travellers cutting back on holidays due to cost-of-living pressures will see airfares continue to fall with airline capacity back to pre-COVID levels.
After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums
Expectant mums in Queensland's far north have been forced to travel more than 800km to the nearest birthing suite for more than two decades.
Man interferes with trap set to catch problem crocodile
Wildlife officers are hoping to identify a man who interfered with a floating, baited trap set to capture a four metre "problem crocodile" in north Queensland.
Bail for woman accused of murdering cop in hit-and-run
A woman charged with murder over the death of a policeman in an alleged hit-and-run has been bailed with a judge finding prospects of a conviction are not high.
Two workers seriously burnt at copper mine
A Queensland copper mine has suspended operations and an investigation is under way after two men suffered serious burns from a steam vent.
Path to healing as First Nations inquiry starts work
The members of the truth-telling and healing Inquiry intended to further close the gap of First Nations Queenslanders have been announced.
Penrith grit repels Cowboys, To’o has blinder in 100th
The Panthers beat North Queensland 26-20 in Townsville in a magnificent defensive effort without the ball as winger Brian To'o shone in his milestone match.
Blues deliver Reds late heartbreak in Super thriller
The Queensland Reds have fallen agonisingly short of a season-defining win, beaten 41-34 by the Blues in Brisbane on Saturday night.
No concerns for Walsh despite cramps and vomiting
Reece Walsh failed to finish Brisbane's 34-10 win over Wests Tigers at Campbelltown, but the Broncos are confident it was only cramping keeping the No.1 down.
Force fall to Highlanders in Super Rugby arm-wrestle
The Western Force were left to rue plenty of missed opportunities in a frustrating 7-6 loss to the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.
Mum one of two killed after glider crashes near airport
A light aircraft crash has claimed the lives of two people, including a Melbourne mother, near an airport in Victoria's northeast.
Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge
Rising wholesale costs, high oil prices and a weak Australian dollar have pushed fuel prices to new highs in Australia's capital cities.
National gun register to be established by 2028
Some $160 million will be spent on creating a new national gun register aimed at increasing community and police safety.
Rapper Ziggy Ramo rewrites history in contentious book
In his first book, rapper Ziggy Ramo argues the dehumanisation of the first Australians is at the root of incarceration rates and gaps in life expectancy.
Digger’s souvenir reunited with ‘world’s rarest tank’
The grandson of an Aussie digger who souvenired a compass from a World War I German tank has donated it to Queensland Museum where the rare tank is on display.