Coal miners in the dark on Qld tax hike
Coal miners say they don't how much tax they will be paying in Queensland from July 1, but Treasurer Cameron Dick insists it will be a fair rate.
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Drive-by shooting at boxer Huni’s Qld home
A six-month-old baby was with family members at home when Australian heavyweight boxing champion Justis Huni's house was shot up in Brisbane.
Biloela family’s status to be ‘finalised’
The Muragappen family are waiting in Brisbane for their return flight to Biloela on Friday after a two-year ordeal with immigration authorities.
Two men in custody after Gold Coast siege
Two men have been arrested after a standoff with police at a Gold Coast home overnight in the suburb of Nerang.
Passion for pubs putting new life in 142-year-old north Queensland hotel
Queensland was a young colony, Federation was two decades away, and Queen Victoria was still British monarch when the Royal Hotel first opened its doors.
Qld violent offences scheme ‘needs reform’
A review of the Queensland serious violent offences scheme has found the state's scheme is not fully meeting its objectives.
Call for dialogue on Qld mine emissions
The Queensland coal sector has called for more clarity from the state government on its plans to lower emissions from existing coal mines.
Qld govt to meet council over gas plans
Activists have expressed concern over Arrow Energy's application to extend two controversial gas exploration leases in Queensland's southeast.
Qld teen sentenced for pedestrian deaths
A teenager will be in custody for six years over the deaths of Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter, who were struck by a stolen car while walking their dogs.
Man guilty of stabbing father’s best mate
A 25-year-old man has been found guilty in a Brisbane court of murder after he stabbed his father's friend of 20 years in the chest.
Lethal force by Qld police ‘justified’
A man fatally shot by Queensland Police in September 2018 was most likely having a psychotic episode and lethal force was justified, the coroner says.
I felt my whole body pushed forward. Man shot while driving on Gold Coast lucky to be alive
A family shot at while driving on the Gold Coast last weekend say they're lucky to be alive as police appeal for witnesses
Burnt remains found in Glasshouse Mountains believed to be human
An investigation is under way after the discovery of suspected human remains on a remote track in Queensland's Glasshouse Mountains.
Legal detention ruling for Aboriginal man
Australia's highest court has ruled the detention - for more than 500 days - of a New Zealand-born Aboriginal man was legal due to objective facts at the time.
Heartbreaking cat stats. Townsville Council calls out uncaring owners
Townsville City Council says it’s heartbreaking that only seven per cent of cats who come in to the city pound are reclaimed by their owners.
Qld law changes concern plastic surgeons
Plastic surgeons are concerned about the risk of Queensland's proposed health practitioner laws lifting a blanket national ban on testimonials.
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Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.
Qld police review 50 sexual assault cases
Police are revisting dozens of sexual assault cases in Queensland following the launch of an inquiry into the John Tonge forensics lab.
New Hendra variant prompts Queensland vaccine warning to horse owners
The Queensland Government wants the state’s horse owners and veterinarians to vaccinate animals for the deadly Hendra virus
Queensland govt to lift coal royalties
The Queensland government has flagged an increase in coal mining royalties as it prepares to hand down its 2022/23 budget.
Qld man charged over stabbing murder
A man charged with murder after a 33-year-old died from stab wounds has had his case mentioned in a Brisbane court.
Cairns man on child drug and grooming charges after six month police investigation
A man has appeared in the Cairns Magistrates Court on charges of drugging and indecently assaulting eight local children.
League star and award winning book lift language and literacy
An Indigenous language children’s storybook produced by a south-east Queensland council has won a Reconciliation Award.
Qld mental health funding lowest in nation
A Queensland inquiry has called on the state government to boost funding for mental health, alcohol and drug services, as well as social housing.
Qld govt mulls new community group funding
Community centres in Queensland will have their funding model reviewed as the state government develops a 10-year plan to address social isolation.
Qld students to get free period products
The Queensland government will fund free period product dispensers for students in state high schools in this month's budget.
Come to Cunnamulla. Grey nomads invited to help ease critical outback housing shortage
It’s almost impossible to find housing in many rural Queensland towns, making it hard to attract teachers, doctors, and all the other kinds of workers communities need to survive. In Paroo Shire, 750 kilometres west of Brisbane, they’re trying something new.
Qld family grieve fatal Aust Day ‘dog act’
Family of a couple who died while walking on Australia Day last year have spoken of their devastating loss as a teenager is being sentenced over the killing.
Russian giant sues Rio over Qld refinery
Russian companies have filed papers in the Federal Court arguing Queensland Alumina Limited had no right to cut them out of the business because of sanctions.
‘Drug syndicate’ behind marine tragedy
A "drug crime syndicate" may have been responsible for a fatal marine incident in the Brisbane River, a court has heard.
Qld premier to delay integrity changes
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will wait for a report into government integrity before committing to any structural changes.