Qld lowers COVID-19 pandemic alert level
Queensland, which has emerged from a fourth wave of COVID-19, will cut its community alert level to green from amber.
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Doctor losses blamed for hospital baby ban
The Queensland government has defended doctor shortages and other issues which could prevent many women giving birth in Gladstone until mid-2023.
Surface spray could kill COVID-19, viruses
Researchers have developed a surface spray that can potentially kill viruses such as COVID-19 as well as deadly bacteria 24 hours after it's applied.
Reported crocodile sighting near Brisbane
Authorities are investigating reports a three-metre crocodile was lurking near a popular swimming area on an island off the coast of Brisbane.
Man dies in custody in north Qld
Queensland authorities are probing the death of a 57-year-old man whose body was found in his cell at Townsville Correctional Centre.
Qld man jailed for abuse of five-year-old
A 28-year-old Queensland man has been sentenced to five years in jail for a 12-month period of abuse that "broke the soul of an innocent child".
Drug dealer now ‘not same man’
A Queensland judge heard a drug dealer has made a "really impressive" start to turning his life around after ordering a shooting and assault over unpaid debts.
Qld boosts pregnancy services in Gladstone
A major Queensland hospital's maternity unit will operate 24 hours a day from January 30, but the state government says full birthing services are months away.
Hard road to birth amid maternity closures
Rural doctors are calling for urgent action to stop maternity closures and bypasses, as hundreds of families travel long distances to give birth.
Bacteria, inflammation fighting discovery
A molecule derived from glucose in immune cells that can stop bacteria growing and inflammation has been discovered.
Electrocuted teen dies under Qld bridge
A teenager has died after being electrocuted and later found under a rail bridge in central Queensland, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
Coral Sea cyclones more powerful: study
A new study by researchers in Queensland found tropical cyclones are becoming more powerful and are not necessarily decreasing in frequency in the Coral Sea.
Bail for shooting and extortion accused
A 19-year-old Queensland man has been granted bail on charges of shooting at an occupied home and extortion after his barrister proposed strict conditions.
No sign of reported crocodile off Brisbane
Queensland rangers have been unable to find a crocodile after a "credible" sighting near an island off the coast of Brisbane.
Two Qld teens charged after shots fired
Queensland police have charged two teenage boys with firing weapons at cars in the town of Tara, not far from the Wieambilla police shootings last month.
Police raids over neo-Nazi signs in Qld
Neo-Nazi banners have been seized with three men facing charges after police raided properties over offensive images displayed across southeast Queensland.
Police discover crime spree at car crash
A Queensland mother has appeared in court after police inadvertently uncovered her drug crime spree when they attended a single vehicle accident in Brisbane.
Qld to boost Gladstone pregnancy services
A major Queensland hospital's maternity unit will operate 24 hours a day from January 30, but the state government says full birthing services are months away.
Man jailed for ‘repulsive’ child sex chats
A Queensland man has received a landmark sentence as the first to be convicted of encouraging sexual abuse of a child overseas under new minimum jail terms.
‘Toadzilla’ found in national park in Qld
A giant toad weighing in at a record-breaking 2.7 kilograms has been found next to a hiking trail in north Queensland.
Hospitality group faces back pay claims
The Fair Work Commission has knocked back a bid by one of Queensland's largest hospitality companies to approve an agreement that denies workers penalty rates.
‘Superhero’ helicopter pilot farewelled
A private funeral has been held for pilot Ashley Jenkinson, one of four people killed when two helicopters crashed mid-air on the Gold Coast.
Recreational cannabis not on cards in Qld
The Queensland government says it has no near-term plans to consider legalising or decriminalising the recreational use of cannabis by individuals.
More electric buses to hit Aussie roads
Another 17 electric buses are expected to hit Queensland roads this year in the latest commitment to zero-emissions public transport.
Freezing toads works but beware ‘zombies’
Australians have long hunted cane toads in inventive and not always kind ways. But there's a way to kill humanely and ward off the so-called zombie syndrome.
Man dies in two car crash
A 73-year-old man has died after his SUV collided head on with a 4WD in Queensland.
Cash splash for Queensland hydrogen
The federal government has earmarked $70 million for a hydrogen hub in Townsville, in a boost for the green energy industry in Queensland.
Qld to fast-track oil refinery upgrade
The Queensland government will speed up approvals for Ampol to upgrade its oil refinery in Brisbane, which could keep it open until 2030.
Five injured in Brisbane e-scooter fire
Five people have been taken to hospital after they were injured when an e-scooter caught fire inside a home in southwest Brisbane.
Police appeal to identify mystery woman
Police investigating a woman's remains found hidden in a wall at an apartment block in Brisbane's north a month ago are appealing for information.
Qld man accused of kidnapping his son
A man has been charged with multiple domestic violence offences after allegedly assaulting a woman and kidnapping his young son in north Queensland.