Two by-elections provide govt early election gauge
Two by-elections are providing the Queensland premier with a timely gauge of his October poll chances, but it's not looking good for him.
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Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland
Local council polls and two by-elections have coincided on a big day for voters in Queensland, where one candidate in particular has drawn close attention.
Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at beach
A teenager who suffered minor injuries after a suspected shark at a Queensland beach has been taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Murder accused campaigns for council re-election
Incumbent Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden won't back down on his decision to run for re-election after being charged with murder.
Prisoner charged with murder of fellow inmate
A 34-year-old prisoner will face court charged with murdering an inmate who was found unresponsive with serious injuries in his cell.
Time to stop using ‘long COVID’ – Qld health chief
John Gerrard says 'long COVID' wrongly implies something unique, sinister and exceptional when all viruses have long-term effects.
Victim’s phone video helps explain plane crash
A pilot was distracted during pre-flight checks before a plane crashed north of Brisbane, with video retrieved from a victim helping to explain what happened.
German tourist bitten on leg by dingo at tourist spot
A German tourist has jumped on the bonnet of a car to get away from a dingo after being bitten on the leg in the latest incident on a popular Queensland island.
Premier likens election to ‘Everest’ after poll slump
The Liberal National Party is on track to win Queensland's October election according to an opinion poll - and the premier says he is not surprised.
Asbestos fragments found in Queensland mulch stockpile
Authorities are trying to locate 24 people who were recorded accessing asbestos contaminated mulch at a central Queensland council depot.
Corruption watchdog to probe whistleblowers’ claims
Queensland's health minister says it is concerning whistleblowers are allegedly facing reprisal for speaking out about patient care at a tuberculosis unit.
Woman faces court over crash that injured Greens MP
A 26-year-old woman has faced Brisbane Magistrates Court over a crash which left a Queensland Greens MP in hospital with serious injuries.
Genetic key to likelihood of twins unlocked: study
A Queensland study has found the genetic secret behind the likelihood of women producing twins or having lower fertility.
Tracker fitted on ‘high-risk’ dingo at holiday mecca
Rangers have fitted a tracking collar on a dingo after it entered a fenced off township and displayed "high-risk" behaviour at a popular Queensland island.
More than $1 million in drugs seized at prison
Multiple people have been charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into a Queensland prison in the past two months.
Man jailed over death of infant left alone in bath
A man has been jailed for manslaughter after leaving an infant in a bathtub, with the girl's mother saying her family will never be the same.
New genetic research to prevent chronic disease
Researchers have received $8 million in funding to find the key in genetics causing chronic disease to hopefully prevent it in future generations.
Asbestos detected at two Queensland sites
A transfer station has been closed and another site under investigation after asbestos was detected in central Queensland.
‘Pure evil’ destroying body: Kelly Wilkinson’s sister
Distressing details of Kelly Wilkinson's murder have led a sentencing judge to call for fundamental changes in society to end violence against women.
Man charged with 116 offences ‘targeted girls online’
A Queensland man has been accused of targeting two girls online before being charged with more than 100 offences following an extensive police investigation.
Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism
Amid backlash from prominent NRL figures, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou is lauding Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker for speaking up for Indigenous people.
Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths
Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.
Review launched into sexual harassment of health staff
An independent review of sexual assault and harassment policies in Queensland hospitals will be launched amid concerns about workplace culture.
Industry clamps as Asian honey bee nest found at port
Beekeepers are on high alert after an invasive Asian honey bee nest, which can carry a destructive mite, was found at a busy port.
Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders’ debate
The Queensland opposition says it will introduce a solar-for-renters scheme if elected during a debate between the two leaders ahead of the October poll.
Life terms for man who killed parents with sledgehammer
A man with no criminal history has been handed a double life sentence for bludgeoning his parents with a sledgehammer.
Body of missing tourist found at popular swimming hole
A man's body has been found in the search for an international tourist who went missing at a popular swimming hole in far north Queensland.
Qld prisoner and murder suspect granted transfer to NSW
A man currently jailed for life for murdering a Gold Coast couple will be transferred to NSW on an arrest warrant relating to another alleged murder.
Fatal car park stabbing a ‘drug deal turned robbery’
A man in his twenties fatally stabbed with a carving knife was attempting to supply drugs to his alleged killer in a shopping centre car park, police allege.
Body of elderly man found after housing complex fire
The body of an 83-year-old man has been found following a housing complex fire north of Brisbane.
Dad who died in boating tragedy saved daughter’s life
A 40-year-old father of four who went overboard from a broken-down boat during a family outing saved his daughter's life before he died.