Australia’s fire season now a month longer
Australia's bushfire season is a month longer than it was 40 years ago, and the number of extreme fire weather days is also much higher, scientists say.
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Former judge heads Qld’s Star casino probe
A probe into the Star Group's Queensland casinos will be headed by a former judge and have the full powers of a commission of enquiry.
Woman dragged 350m in Qld carjacking
A woman suffered potentially fatal friction burns and hit her head so hard her hair was embedded in the kerb when dragged 350m in a carjacking, a court heard.
Third Townsville prison escapee surrenders to police
A man who was wanted for allegedly escaping from a Townsville low security correctional facility on Monday evening has handed himself into police.
Queensland restricts movement to keep varroa mite out of the state
Queensland will restrict movement of bees, hives, and honey from New South Wales due to an escalating outbreak of varroa mite in parts of that state.
Cunnamulla celebrates the “fella” that put the town on the map
When Slim Dusty sang Cunnamulla Fella in 1965, it was the first time many Australians heard of the place. Today, crowds are gathering in the town for an annual celebration of the “fella”, his exploits, and the way of life he represents.
Another wet spell for Queensland as warm seas feed moist atmosphere
Weather forecasters say wet conditions will affect large areas of Queensland over the next few days, with moderate to heavy rainfall possible in some areas.
ADF ‘must target Indigenous mental health’
Mental health support for First Nations personnel can be improved through targeted mechanisms, the veterans royal commission has been told.
Women’s task force to deliver findings
The Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce will hand down its final report into how sex assault survivors are treated by the Queensland criminal justice system.
Palaszczuk faces up to integrity findings
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has faced a barrage of questions following a damning review of the state's public service.
Foreign vessel crew fined for breach of Great Barrier Reef shipping rules
Two crew of a foreign registered bulk carrier ship have been fined a total $75,000 for breaching shipping rules in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Grandad jailed after Qld stabbing
A 64-year-old grandfather has been jailed after losing his temper and stabbing his stepson-in-law in the chest while visiting family north of Brisbane.
Two prisoners recaptured in Townsville and one still on the run
A second alleged escapee from a Townsville correctional facility has been recaptured this morning.
Hannah killed by ‘master of manipulation’
Coroner Jane Bentley says it is unlikely anyone could have stopped Rowan Baxter from killing his estranged wife Hannah Clarke and three children.
Qld govt backs integrity recommendations
The Queensland government has committed to implementing every recommendation from an exhaustive review outlining a political culture in need of overhaul.
Inquiry told of need for ‘circuit breaker’
The former chair of a taskforce addressing abuse response within the ADF says a "circuit breaker" is needed to fix the closed nature of Defence.
Calls for Qld mayor’s sacking grow louder
More than 6000 people have signed two petitions calling for a Queensland mayor to be sacked after she crashed her car while drink driving last week.
Man jailed after Qld hotel attack on woman
A Queensland man has been jailed after repeatedly assaulting a woman in a violent attack in a Brisbane hotel sparked by the choice of his partner's footwear.
Police search underway for three men who escaped from Townsville prison
Police and Corrective Services officers are searching for three men who escaped from the low security Townsville Correctional Centre prison farm overnight.
Teen dealer threatened by bat-wielding man
Deepak Chandra Sharma hid in bushes before emerging with a baseball bat in a violent robbery of a 19-year-old drug dealer in Brisbane, a court has heard.
Two petitions call for Qld mayor’s sacking
Thousands of people have signed two petitions calling for a Queensland mayor to be sacked after she crashed her car while drink driving last week.
Qld Govt approves controversial coalmine’s expansion
The Queensland government has given approval to the expansion of a controversial thermal coalmine, which will lift its output and extend its life until 2034.
Mite could indirectly threaten native bees
A ecologist says native bees and plants could suffer if the parasitic varroa mite found in NSW takes hold across the country.
Star distances its Qld casinos from NSW
Casino operator Star Entertainment is hoping to distance its Queensland operations from an inquiry south of the border as it responds to proposed gambling laws.
Another arrest in Cairns child grooming investigation
Queensland Police have charged a fifth man with child exploitation offences as part of a major investigation in the state’s far north.
Cops could have stopped DV deaths: coroner
A coroner investigating the deaths of a woman and her ex-partner in a fire he started says there were numerous missed opportunities for police to respond.
Qld premier tightens her lobbying rules
The Queensland premier has announced a suite of changes to her political lobbying code of conduct ahead of a report being released on the practice.
Qld man injured, sentencing delayed
A Queensland man set to be sentenced on a string of offences including manslaughter has had his matter delayed due to a Brisbane courthouse injury.
Qld integrity report a ‘wake-up call’
A report into the Queensland government's accountability and culture has issued 14 recommendations to create greater transparency and restore public confidence
ADF members betrayed by abuse: inquiry
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told ADF members felt betrayed by abuse within the ranks after enlisting.
Pilot dies in Queensland plane crash
A man in his 60s has died after his plane crashed into powerlines near Toowoomba in southern Queensland.