The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Renegade senator quits LNP to start his own party

Queensland LNP Senator Gerard Rennick says he is creating his own political party to bring "bread and butter" issues into Senate debates.

AAP · Aug 25, 2024

Thousands of fire ant nests infest Qld properties

Fire ants are having a field day in Queensland, with reports of thousands of nests on some properties. Questions are now being asked about suppression efforts.

AAP · Aug 23, 2024

Sweet dreams are made of this: Queensland’s Big Pineapple is back. Is it still a big deal?

Touting itself in the 1970s as Australia’s No 1 tourist attraction, the country’s biggest ‘big thing’ is back in business

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024

Massive haul truck involved in mine worker's death

An investigation has been launched after a second worker in less than three weeks died at a central Queensland mine, leaving colleagues traumatised.

AAP · Aug 22, 2024

Plenty of pots left to stir for this retiring pollie

Labor MP Graham Perrett is retiring from politics but the firebrand Queenslander has not finished stirring the pot in parliament.

AAP · Aug 22, 2024

Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal

Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Faster compo for sick firies as Qld widens cancer list

Firefighters in Queensland will be able to access compensation for a wider range of cancers and not have to prove they were caused by the job.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Labor left warrior Graham Perrett to retire after almost 20 years in federal parliament

Exclusive: In his parting words, the member for Moreton says people shouldn’t ‘underestimate the influence of backbenchers’ who can make ‘real change’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024

Rubbish fuels race to create green aviation industry

A sustainable aviation fuel refinery could supply millions of litres of carbon-cutting jet fuel following an investment and government grant.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Poor compliance and broad exemptions mean land clearing continues apace in northern Australia – despite our laws and pledges

In 2021, Australia was one of 141 nations pledging to end deforestation by 2030 – just over five years from now.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024