Hydrogen highway to link Queensland to southern states
Australia's busiest highways along the east coast will be linked by a hydrogen highway aimed at decarbonising fuel-guzzling trucks.
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Qld man charged with Griffiths’ murder
Brisbane police have charged a second man with the murder of Lachlan Griffiths, whose death is linked to a body found encased in concrete.
Booster 2.0: Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose approved by authorities
ATAGI has approved a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for some Australians, as the government looks to scrap pre-flight testing for overseas arrivals.
$400M budget boost for inland highway from Charters Towers to NSW border
An 1100-kilometre freight route from Queensland to NSW will receive an extra $400 million in the upcoming budget for upgrades.
Health advice on fourth COVID jab imminent
The country's leading vaccine advisory group is set to hand down advice on whether a fourth COVID jab will be needed ahead of winter.
Australian quicks give Test series life
With the three-Test series seemingly petering out to a nil-nil stalemate, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc demolished Pakistan to give Australia hope of victory.
Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall in one-sided, one round defeat
Sonny Bill Williams has has scored a sensational first round stoppage of Barry Hall in their heavyweight boxing bout in Sydney.
Morrison Government promises $5.4 billion to build Hells Gate Dam
Funding of $5.4 billion is being put up by the federal government to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating jobs and opening up irrigation.
Russia talks ‘moving forward’: Zelenskiy
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds out hope for negotiations with Russia, which have yielded little since the February 24 invasion began.
Teens arrested after Qld crowbar attack
Police have arrested three teenagers after an elderly woman was allegedly struck in the head with a crowbar in Townsville, north Queensland.
Queensland man dies after caravan fire
A man has died in a caravan fire after trying to protect his heavily pregnant partner in Logan, south of Brisbane.
Global seafood squeeze to put more farmed prawns on Aussie barbecues
The days of putting “wild caught” prawns on your plate may soon disappear as investment in aquaculture or farmed prawns surges in Queensland in a bid to sustainably meet rising demand for seafood around the world.
NSW MP charged with historic sex abuse
NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with historic sexual offences including the rape of a teenage boy and the premier is calling for him to resign immediately.
No mandates despite COVID spike: Qld CHO
Queensland's chief health officer is not considering reintroducing restrictions despite new sub-variant BA.2 sparking a COVID-19 spike.
Pair found dead on Sunshine Coast had gunshot wounds: Police
A man and woman found dead after a welfare check on Queensland's Sunshine Coast died from gunshot wounds, police believe.
‘Brave’ Hannah spoke about fiery attack
Hannah Clarke had burns to 97 per cent of her body when giving details about the fatal fire her estranged husband started in her car, an inquest has been told.
Cost of living measures ‘responsible’: PM
As the government announced a $60 million tourism investment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised the upcoming federal budget would be responsible.
Bodies found in south Queensland dam were chained together: Police
Queensland police say the two bodies found in a South Burnett dam on the weekend had been chained together.
Ukraine President Zelenskiy could address Australian Parliament in budget week
The prime minister is reportedly speaking to his Ukrainian counterpart about an address to the Australian parliament potentially as early as next week.
Reef faces bleaching destruction: report
The Great Barrier Reef is suffering another bleaching event as UN experts arrive to check on the health of the ecosystem.
Reef in grip of another bleaching event
The Great Barrier Reef is in the grip of another significant bleaching event, with widespread but variable impacts reported so far.
Anger rises in line with petrol prices in regional Queensland
Fuel in the small town of Weipa on the west coast of Cape York rose astronomically in the space of four days last week resulting in significant levels of abuse being hurled at staff at the two local petrol stations.
Boosters critical to combat winter wave
Australians have been encouraged to get their booster shots ahead of an expected COVID spike in winter and as employees head back to the office.
Cost of living relief to feature in budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says there will be targeted relief from the rising cost of living in the budget, but warned high support levels could not continue.
Qld detects encephalitis at second piggery
Biosecurity Queensland says the Japanese encephalitis virus has been found at another piggery in the state, but it hasn't revealed the facility's location.
Fatal Fraser Coast shed fire suspects seen on CCTV
Queensland police have released footage of a man and people in a car they suspect of having information about a fatal shed fire in the Fraser Coast region.
Global virus cases rise ‘tip of iceberg’
The World Health Organisation says new coronavirus infections have risen by 8 per cent globally in the past week.
Budget being framed carefully: Birmingham
Simon Birmingham says the Morrison government will "very carefully" strike a balance between tackling the cost of living and not adding to inflation pressures.
Former Qld MP’s child sex charges dropped
Child sex charges against former Queensland government minister Trevor John Perrett will not proceed, a court has confirmed.
Qld offers $3000 electric vehicle subsidy
Queensland will offer a $3000 subsidy to people who buy electric vehicles with a new purchase price up to $58,000, and invest $10 million in charging stations.
Report rejects Qld criminal age increase
A proposal to lift the Qld criminal age of responsibility to 14 has been opposed by a committee that instead recommends working with other states to aim for 12.