Global hunt for Bris Olympic ‘key leaders’
The Queensland and federal governments have begun searching for "five key leaders" to help shape the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Qld has 49 local cases, masks recommended
The Queensland government has recommended wearing face masks indoors and urged people to get boosters after recording 49 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19.
Glory eye charter plane back to Perth
Perth Glory are hopeful WA and Queensland health departments will approve a plan to charter a plane to allow their travelling party back home for Christmas.
Man waved knife at police, inquest told
Police officers shot dead a man at a southeast Queensland train station after he had brandished a knife at them and passengers, an inquest has been told.
Moloney to make statement in Aust return
Andrew Moloney is chasing a statement win on Tuesday against Filipino Froilan Saludar that would rocket him back into world title fight contention.
Plane recovery as Qld joyride crash probed
The wreckage of a plane that crashed and killed two men and two children north of Brisbane has been recovered, with investigations into the cause now underway.
Qld officer assaulted over mask mandate
A woman has been arrested for allegedly biting an officer after refusing to wear a mask, but police say overall compliance has been good around the state.
Search for woman who fell into Qld creek
A search is under way in far north Queensland for a woman who slipped and fell into the water at the Babinda Boulders scenic reserve near Cairns.
Boxall’s warning as Titmus builds legacy
The coach of Ariarne Titmus has warned his Olympic gold medallist other swimmers will "go way past her, very quickly" if she can't refocus after a dream 2021.
Alleged car thief runs over Qld cop’s leg
A man who allegedly ran over a police officer's leg during a wild chase in a stolen car has been charged.
Four killed in plane crash near Brisbane
Queensland Police have confirmed two adults and two children have been killed in a light plane crash in waters off Redcliffe, northeast of Brisbane.
Mahmood blitz sets up Thunder BBL win
The Brisbane Heat slid to 5-15 inside three overs before recovering, eventually falling 53 short of the Thunder's 7-196 at the Gabba.
Queensland records 42 new COVID-19 cases
Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says most Queenslanders may be exposed to COVID-19 within weeks after the number of daily infections doubled in 48 hours.
Steketee, Mahmood in as Heat host Thunder
The Brisbane Heat will bowl first against the Sydney Thunder at the Gabba, with Mark Steketee back from Australian duties in a boost for the hosts.
Bullets down Hawks behind Sobey heroics
The Brisbane Bullets have kicked off a four-game NBL home stand with a win over Illawarra after Nathan Sobey set the game alight in the final quarter.
Taipans inflict huge NBL pain on Adelaide
The Cairns Taipans have dominated Adelaide on the way to a 93-67 NBL victory at home after stellar performances from Tahjere McCall and Majok Deng.
Williams eager to guide Victory young guns
Experienced American international Lynn Williams says she's aiming to provide leadership and guidance to young Melbourne Victory players during her ALW loan.
US star shines as Victory continue ALW run
American international Lynn Williams has scored a goal and set up two more as Melbourne Victory claimed a 3-2 A-League Women win over Brisbane Roar.
Qld posts 24 local cases, braces for more
Workers and visitors to hospitals and other health facilities are among 24 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases detected in Queensland.
Qld mandates masks after 16 COVID cases
Queensland will mandate face masks in essential retailers and on public transport to stop the spread of COVID-19 ahead of Christmas.
Court backs Qld coal mine expansion
The Land Court of Queensland has recommended the expansion of a controversial coal mine west of Brisbane, but angry farmers have vowed to fight on.
Lake Eyre Basin oil exploration for Qld
The Queensland government has given approval to Origin Energy to look for oil in the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Basin, which could pave the way for fracking.
Genital mutilation care can improve: study
Better referral pathways can improve health outcomes for the more than 50,000 women who come to Australia having undergone genital mutilation, a report says.
Victory defeat still burns Roar winger
Not much has gone wrong in Mariel Hecher's fledgling A-League Women's career, but last season's finals exit to Melbourne Victory still burns the Brazilian.
Qld man jailed over soldier stabbing death
A 42-year-old Queensland man has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to manslaughter over the 2018 stabbing death of a former soldier.
Qld mandates masks with 16 COVID-19 cases
Queensland has recorded another 16 COVID-19 cases that were infectious in the community and will mandate face masks in essential retailers and public transport.
Bathurst winner to make Supercars return
Bathurst champion Lee Holdsworth will return to the Supercars grid full time in 2022, earning a seat with Grove Racing in next year's championship.
Two Qld women arrested for vaccine fraud
Two women have been arrested by Queensland Police for allegedly being involved in vaccine fraud this month north of Brisbane.
Miner’s emissions blowout to cost $10m
Anglo American is facing a $10 million penalty after an emissions blowout at a coal mining complex in Queensland.
Qld ambo transfer times rise significantly
Increases in ambulance times, staff under pressure and not taking leave, and uncollected quarantine debts, are among the findings of a Queensland health audit.
P-platers to steer Titans’ NRL ambition
What Gold Coast's playmakers lack in experience they are aiming to make up for in talent as the Titans back youth to realise their NRL premiership ambitions.