Gas, oil ban for remote ecosystem, years after promise
The Queensland government has banned new oil and gas developments in the Lake Eyre basin's rivers and floodplains, almost a decade after an election promise.
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Christmas Miracle: Gold Coast Twins Defy Medical Challenges
Gold Coast's own Lucas and Bailey Edwards, twin brothers who bravely fought health challenges since their premature birth, are now gearing up to celebrate a heartwarming first Christmas at home with their family.
Property developer offers lifeline to Griffith gallery
A university art gallery which was facing closure has been thrown a financial lifeline from an unexpected benefactor, which has given it a 12-month reprieve.
Woman charged over fatal suburban home attack
A woman has been charged with murder after allegedly entering a Brisbane apartment and stabbing another woman multiple times.
Mother likely suffered ‘violent’ death, coroner finds
A coroner has found Tina Louise Greer, who disappeared in 2012, was likely killed violently by her bikie boyfriend who later died in a car crash.
Alert over summer spike in COVID, respiratory illnesses
An '"unusual" spike in respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza has prompted a pre-holiday warning from a state's chief health officer.
Clouds, internal pressure fuelled deadly plane crash
The pilot of a doomed plane was not qualified to fly in non-visual conditions and likely encountered cloud, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found
Man arrested five months after blind dog-napping saga
A man has been charged over an interstate dog-napping drama, five months after a blind four-year-old Australian shepherd was rescued 300km from his home.
Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims
A federal minister and the insurance industry assure Queensland policyholders genuine claims for flooding will not be held up by a national scheme's rules.
Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding
Although tourism attractions in Cairns have started re-opening, holiday cancellations for December and January have hit the region hard.
Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running
A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector.
Uninsured won’t be left behind in flood clean-up
People hit by flooding in far north Queensland who could not afford insurance will still be looked after, the federal government says.
Tinnie Army hailed as heroes after flooding rescues
Amazing stories of rescues are emerging after a Tinnie Army was mobilised during devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Town overcomes setbacks to welcome flood evacuees
Cooktown was one of the worst hit by record rainfall caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper but locals still welcomed evacuees from a flood-hit Aboriginal community.
Cape York braces for flooding as Jasper could intensify
Ex-tropical cyclone Jasper is still having an impact on far north Queensland eight days after hitting the coast and could intensify again on Christmas Day.
Man jailed over child exploitation material offences
A man with previous child exploitation offences who breached his probation by filming children at a popular swimming spot has been jailed.
Drugs and guns seized as police thwart bikie expansion
Hundreds of charges have been laid and guns, drugs and cash seized in a police operation to prevent bikie gangs gaining a foothold in a popular coastal region.
First woman to helm Qld ballet, replacing Li Cunxin
The Queensland Ballet has named its first female artistic director, Leanne Benjamin, to replace Li Cunxin.
BOM defended amid criticism of emergency alerts
The Bureau of Meteorology has defended its warning systems following criticism about its forecasting and alerts.
Man sentenced for threat to kill federal MP
A man has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond and probation after admitting making threats to kill people including federal MP Anne Webster.
Stranded residents evacuated from Aboriginal community
Wujal Wujal residents have been welcomed in Cooktown after being evacuated from the Aboriginal community on Tuesday afternoon.
Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts
Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.
Impact on reef, wildlife major concern after Jasper
Areas hit by flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper are also some of Australia's richest in wildlife diversity and natural beauty.
Fake physio jailed for $400k fraud, money laundering
A man who falsely claimed to be a physiotherapist has admitted defrauding the service station where he was employed as manager of about $400,000.
Gold Coast Takeoff: Bonza Revs Up Expansion with Two New Aircraft
Bonza's skies are turning purple again, as two new aircraft take off from the Gold Coast, ready to paint 14 Aussie destinations with affordable travel.
Rescue for stricken town as high cost of cyclone mounts
Supplies are trickling through to people stranded by flooding as far north Queenslanders assess the damage from devastating flooding and high winds.
Queensland flooding first priority for new ministers
Queensland Premier Steven Miles tells his newly sworn in ministry '"it's time to get to work".
Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle
Queensland's Labor government has ushered in five new ministers as the successor to Annastacia Palaszczuk sets his sights on winning the 2024 state election.
Jail for ‘vigilante’ who bashed child abuse accused
A man planned with four youths to attack and seriously injure a 17-year-old boy after he was accused of sexually assaulting a much younger girl.
Man jailed after shooting up home where 17 people lived
Trent Leonard Kunde has been jailed after firing shotgun rounds into a home that housed 17 people in a drive-by shooting.
Man fined for contempt over intimate deepfake images
A man who refused to take down intimate deepfake images in response to a notice from the eSafety Commissioner and court orders has been fined for contempt.