The Latest Breaking News from Queens Wharf

Teardown begins on Queens Wharf's infamous eyesore after years of neglect

Take a look inside the derelict building before it gets razed.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

Harbourside eyesore no more: wrecking ball headed for Queens Wharf

A date has been set for the site's end.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26

Star's sale of Queens Wharf entertainment hub stalled

Star Entertainment Group says it is unlikely to finalise an deal to sell its half-stake in a Brisbane entertainment complex by Thursday's deadline.

AAP · Jul 30, 2025

When services will restart on Stockton ferry confirmed after outage

Buses replaced Stockton ferry services after 3.30pm.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024

Assaults and ferry changes: the impact of empty Queens Wharf building

Vandalism has rendered a ferry staff room in the building unusable.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2024

Casino precinct opens but yet to catch a falling Star

An eight year wait is finally over with the Brisbane's $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf entertainment precinct finally starting a staged opening.

AAP · Aug 28, 2024

Limbo for Queens Wharf building comes at cost to Newcastle's facade

Why does it take so long?

Newcastle Herald · Apr 16, 2024

Boy leaping from vacant Queens Wharf balcony into harbour sparks warning

The 'unsafe and illegal' jump is several metres.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024

Vacant Queens Wharf building could be demolished and replaced

'We will engage with the community once the potential options for the site have been evaluated.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 21, 2023

Hurricanes to host Sydney Super League round at Lambton Pool rather than Newcastle Harbour

Club officials were hopeful of playing all six matches, three each for men and women, at the Queens Wharf venue but have now ruled it out.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2022