The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Building 'black hole' link to scared horses, jockey ban

Horse racing at Queensland's biggest track is at a standstill after jockeys refused to ride, claiming a nearby construction site is spooking the animals.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Games village no longer earmarked for social housing

At least 2000 dwellings to be built for a major Brisbane 2032 Olympic athletes' village will not be offered as temporary social housing prior to the Games.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

When it comes to political advertising, is AI ever OK?

The Liberal National Party Queensland (LNP) has recently taken a bold step in its political strategy by employing artificial intelligence (AI) to shape public perception of the current premier, Steven Miles. This move has not only highlighted the innovative potential of AI in political campaigning but also sparked significant debate…

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024

Premier floats water supply risk from nuclear push

Water supply may be threatened during a drought under federal opposition leader Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan, Queensland premier Steven Miles says.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

Afternoon Update: Kamala Harris closes in on nomination; Queensland premier blasts AI election ad; and 10 Australian athletes to watch in Paris

Unofficial tally shows number of delegates backing Harris is well over required simple majority as donations record beaten for second day in a row

The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2024

Fake dancing premier video sparks call for tougher laws

An AI-generated social media video of the Queensland premier dancing posted by his political rivals has led to calls for stronger political advertising laws.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

Disabled children kept ‘in cages’ in police watch houses, Australia’s children’s commissioner says

Underlying causes of youth crime are not being addressed, ‘which is what ultimately would keep the community safer’, Anne Hollonds says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024

Afternoon Update: Kamala Harris gains momentum as Democratic nominee; Queensland’s cold snap; and your Olympics guide

The Democratic party’s rules committee will meet on Wednesday local time to set the process for selecting new nominees

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024

Labor has narrow Newspoll lead but behind in other polls; Labor doomed in Queensland

A national Newspoll, conducted July 15–19 from a sample of 1,258, gave Labor a 51–49 lead, unchanged from the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Coalition (up two), 33% Labor (up one), 13% Greens (steady), 6% One Nation (down one) and 10% for all Others (down two).

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2024

‘No one understands local issues better’: rural councils call for greater role in renewable energy transition

NSW, Victoria and Queensland local governments have limited roles in approving developments but advocates say they’re best placed to keep communities onside

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2024