Another wet spell for Queensland as warm seas feed moist atmosphere
Weather forecasters say wet conditions will affect large areas of Queensland over the next few days, with moderate to heavy rainfall possible in some areas.
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Foreign vessel crew fined for breach of Great Barrier Reef shipping rules
Two crew of a foreign registered bulk carrier ship have been fined a total $75,000 for breaching shipping rules in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Post-pandemic tourism rakes in $18 billion for Queensland
Queensland is leading Australia's tourism industry out of the COVID-19 downturn with domestic visitors staying longer and spending more in the Sunshine State.
Two prisoners recaptured in Townsville and one still on the run
A second alleged escapee from a Townsville correctional facility has been recaptured this morning.
Police search underway for three men who escaped from Townsville prison
Police and Corrective Services officers are searching for three men who escaped from the low security Townsville Correctional Centre prison farm overnight.
Teen dealer threatened by bat-wielding man
Deepak Chandra Sharma hid in bushes before emerging with a baseball bat in a violent robbery of a 19-year-old drug dealer in Brisbane, a court has heard.
Qld Govt approves controversial coalmine’s expansion
The Queensland government has given approval to the expansion of a controversial thermal coalmine, which will lift its output and extend its life until 2034.
Another arrest in Cairns child grooming investigation
Queensland Police have charged a fifth man with child exploitation offences as part of a major investigation in the state’s far north.
Cops could have stopped DV deaths: coroner
A coroner investigating the deaths of a woman and her ex-partner in a fire he started says there were numerous missed opportunities for police to respond.
Martin braced for more Queensland jibes
Liam Martin wants to upset Queensland in the State of Origin decider after being depicted as a dirty player in the build-up to game two.
Change in tactic to tackle the state’s youth crime
The politically charged issue of youth crime in Queensland cannot be solved with more jail time alone, the state's police say.
Queensland Government picks fossil fuel subsidies over energy storage
The Queensland government has prioritised coal and gas-fired generation over energy storage as it eyes dividends from the surging wholesale electricity market.
Kyrgios out of Mallorca in pre-Wimb scare
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of his last tournament before Wimbledon, complaining of an abdominal injury.
Queensland-developed vaccine gives hope for mums and babies
Expectant mothers and transplant candidates are among those expected to benefit following a vaccine breakthrough at a Queensland medical research institute.
Woman killed in golf buggy tragedy on Hamilton Island was on honeymoon
Ms Morgan and husband Robbie from Sydney's west had only just begun their honeymoon when the accident happened as Mr Morgan attempted a U-turn at the north end of Hamilton Island on Whitsunday Boulevard.
NSW must ditch nice guys Origin act: Paulo
Junior Paulo concedes NSW will have to get nasty in the battle for supremacy at the ruck in Origin II.
BoM says big wet over for now but La Nina may be back later this year
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says the La Nina event that brought record rainfall and floods in eastern Australia is over but could return later in the year.
Panicked Blues pose threat to Maroons
NSW's Penrith combinations pose a threat to Queensland's hopes of wrapping up the Origin series with a game to spare, according to Maroons great Billy Moore.
Four charged with Laidley stabbing murder
Queensland police have charged the quartet with murder, attempted murder and arson after a 48-year-old man was stabbed to death at a home west of Brisbane.
Man jailed after ‘driving like an idiot’
A 20-year-old has been jailed for "driving like an idiot" at 50km/h over the speed limit with four teenage passengers before crashing north of Brisbane.
Woman dies in Qld golf buggy crash
A woman has died on the Great Barrier Reef's Hamilton Island after rolling over in a golf buggy.
How King Wally inspired Taulagi’s Origin rise
Murray Taulagi played rugby union until he was 16 but says a brush with Wally Lewis was all it took to convince him to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons.
Qld budget ‘back in black’, taxes to rise
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick will hike taxes on big businesses, gambling companies and coal miners to fund more hospital beds and mental health programs.
Man to stand trial for Brisbane gang rape
One of four people arrested after three girls were allegedly drugged and raped at a Brisbane party will stand trial on five charges.
Blues’ Origin moves won’t distract Slater
Queensland coach Billy Slater isn't preoccupied by the Blues' reaction to a series-opening State of Origin loss likely to prompt five NSW selection changes.
Surge in lobbying heightens corruption risk in Queensland: watchdog
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission is checking how politicians have been recording their meetings with lobbyists amid a surge since the election.
Pauline Hanson retains Queensland Senate seat
Queensland has re-elected two LNP and two Labor senators, as well as Pauline Hanson, while the Greens have picked up a seat from the coalition.
Jury discharged in Brisbane River boat incident trial
The jury has been discharged after it could not decide whether boat owner Stan Anthoulas was of sound mind after more than a day of deliberating.
Qld electricity prices raise questions
There are calls for an inquiry into Queensland's wholesale electricity prices, which are the highest in the nation and regularly hit record levels.
Bloodied Huni too classy in boxing return
Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni has made a winning return to the boxing ring against Joe Goodall almost a year to the day since his defeat of Paul Gallen.
Minimum wage rise the right decision: PM
Despite business concern over a rise in the minimum wage in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the move was the correct one.