One rescued, three still missing at sea after boat sinks in far north Queensland
A man is recovering in hospital after being rescued at sea off the far north Queensland coast, but three others remain missing.
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Star hasn’t paid fines for Qld breaches
Star's interim chief executive can't recall the casino operator paying any fines or being prosecuted for a number of breaches of Queensland laws.
Dad breaks man’s jaw over noise complaint
A Queensland dad has avoided jail after he broke a man's jaw when he armed himself with a tree branch and complained about the noise at his neighbours' party.
Qld lawyers have no comment on casino laws
The Queensland Law Society says none of its members "expressed any interest" in commenting on proposed laws to crack down on money laundering in casinos.
Govt asked to review fossil fuel projects
A Queensland environment group is trying to force the re-examination of the biggest fossil fuel projects planned in Australia.
Qld police culture probe at DV inquiry
The inquiry is told how the stress of dealing with DV incidents, red tape and criticism are leading to fatigue and insomnia among Queensland police officers.
Man charged over Brisbane station death
A 20-year-old has been charged with murder after a fight between two groups at a Brisbane train station that left one man dead.
New catch limits, closed seasons, likely to protect “historically low” Spanish mackerel stocks
The Queensland Government will consider reducing recreational and commercial catch limits for Spanish mackerel, to reverse what it says is a sharp decline in fish numbers.
Council claims it did not agree to boundary review over three disputed suburbs
Livingstone Shire Council, in central Queensland, claims it may not have agreed to a boundary review to determine control of three disputed suburbs.
Man jailed for birthday robbery with mum
A Queensland man has been jailed after organising an armed robbery pulled off by his rifle-toting mother on his 27th birthday.
Queensland hospitals hunker down for virus peak
Most of Queensland major hospitals have halted non-urgent procedures and care as the state's number of active COVID-19 cases surges towards 41,000.
Qld shark net debate as third whale saved
Another whale has been rescued after being caught in a shark net off the Gold Coast, the third such incident in Queensland in a week.
LNP vote on support for Qld nuclear plants
Queensland's Liberal National Party members are to set to vote on whether to support net zero, and to repeal laws preventing the construction of nuclear plants.
Maryborough battery hub a big step towards renewable energy future
Work has begun on Australia’s first large-scale iron flow battery manufacturing facility, being built near Maryborough.
Absolutely nuts! 4000 punters at Birsdsville do the Nutbush dance to set record
More than 4000 punters at the Birdsville Big Red Bash music festival in outback Queensland have set a world record for the biggest Nutbush City Limits dance.
Close encounter with world’s second deadliest snake all in a day’s work
Most of us would do whatever it takes to avoid an encounter with the world’s second-deadliest snake, the Australian Eastern Brown. But Ryan Fuller was calm and composed when he climbed in to a confined space with one angry Brown under a Sunshine Coast home in June.
Teens found not guilty over GC stabbing
Three teenagers charged over 17-year-old Jack Beasley's fatal stabbing on the Gold Coast in December 2019 have walked free from court.
Cyberstalker “creep” spared jail after pestering friend and underage girl
A 23-year-old man has avoided jail after cyberstalking a woman for almost four years before asking a 13-year-old girl for sex on social media.
Qld opposition doubles down on laptop
Queensland's opposition leader says concerns remain about a laptop taken from the Integrity Commissioner's office despite a probe finding no wrongdoing.
CIAF comes home to Cairns after two-year COVID hiatus
Of the many regular events returning from pandemic interruptions around Queensland, none could be more keenly anticipated than the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
‘Sustainable’ lifestyles still waste food
A study of food waste in Australia has found the practice persists even among those who aim for a sustainable lifestyle.
Queensland Indigenous voice panel named
Eight Indigenous representatives have been appointed by the Queensland government to consult on the national Voice to Parliament.
Hopes for cassowaries after rare sighting in far northern Cape York Peninsula
Mother’s cruel actions before baby’s death
A woman has been sentenced over the death of her five-month-old niece from head injuries after the baby was taken to hospital with numerous broken bones.
Supercars are super welcome in Townsville as popular high-octane event returns
North Queensland welcomes the return The NTI Townsville 500 Supercars, one of Queensland’s biggest motorsport events.
Better care for Qld kids impacted by DV
The Qld government has pledged to do more for family members left behind when a loved one is lost, as part of sweeping reform targeting violence against women.
Qld man charged with mum-of-four’s murder
A man has appeared in court charged with the 2014 murder of Queensland mother of four Kirra-Lea McLoughlin.
Qld urged to prepare for third virus wave
Queensland authorities are urging people to prepare for a third COVID-19 wave saying "it's very likely that either you or someone you know" will be infected.
Twelve face court over Qld girl’s murder
Twelve people have been charged with murder for allegedly withholding a diabetic Queensland girl's medication for six days, and praying over her instead.
Qld lobbyist ban a ‘slap on the wrist’
Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie says the Queensland premier's ban on the trio of lobbyists doesn't stop their firms from working with the government.
Qld opposition rejects Williams’ poll run
Queensland's deputy opposition leader has ruled out a Liberal National Party mayor running at the next state election after she was charged with drink-driving.