'Catastrophic' power plant explosion avoidable: report An explosion at a Queensland coal-fired power plant could have been avoided if safety measures were implemented at the station, a draft independent report says. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
Dolphin warming to sunny Redcliffe after lukewarm start Dolphins centre Jake Averillo says the sunny Queensland weather has helped him adapt to his new home after a difficult start to his first season at Redcliffe. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
Fifita backed by Tino to regain his Maroons jersey David Fifita had a blinder for Gold Coast against the Warriors, and injured Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is backing him to return to the Maroons side. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
Maroons plan Hammer and Lightning raid on NSW Queensland are preparing to unleash fullback Reece Walsh and centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on NSW in a State of Origin one-two punch for the ages. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
Maroons will Axe MCG hoodoo to repeat 1995: Gillmeister Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister captained the Maroons to their only Origin win at the MCG in 1995 and says Daly Cherry-Evans will break the 29-year-hoodoo. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
'I've been lacking': Broncos' Piakura vows to lift game Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura was in the Queensland camp for Origin I but his form since has been down and he intends to fire against the Warriors. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
'Duttonheimer': Qld protesters lash LNP's nuclear plan Protesters have rallied outside LNP headquarters in Brisbane against a nuclear future proposed by federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
Unlicensed handgun seized from alleged killer's home Police have seized three firearms from an alleged gunman's home including a handgun they believed was used to kill a woman in north Queensland. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
'Latrell not in our heads': Hunt responds to Joey barb Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has hit back at Andrew Johns' claims that NSW centre Latrell Mitchell has them rattled ahead of the MCG State of Origin showdown. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
Maroons prop Cotter the 'Little Big Man' of Origin Queensland's Reuben Cotter is one of the smallest props the Maroons have fielded but his giant heart and motor has him ready to take on behemoth Payne Haas. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
Buying a home now 'beyond hope' for essential workers Most Queensland nurses, teachers and police officers can no longer afford to buy their own home to live in - even with a dual income. AAP · Jun 23, 2024
Maroons 'destroyer' Carrigan ready to go extra Myles Queensland great Nate Myles, now team manager, is loathed in NSW but his legacy for Maroons lock Pat Carrigan is a reminder about State of Origin standards. AAP · Jun 23, 2024
Munster gives Dearden faith MCG will be field of dreams Queensland No.6 Tom Dearden has been leaning on the boundless belief of Cameron Munster ahead of his vital State of Origin assignment at the MCG. AAP · Jun 23, 2024
Suaalii mimics Walsh as Blues step up Origin II prep When the Blues wanted someone to emulate Reece Walsh as they worked on plans to stop Queensland's No.1 they called on Origin 'villain' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. AAP · Jun 22, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024 Coldest start to winter in decades in some areas with polar air mass predicted across Australia next week Many parts of Victoria, NSW and Queensland have shivered through temperatures between 2C and 5C below average, the BoM says
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024 This Queensland farmer lost half his sheep in a bloody attack – but was it wild dogs or rogue pets? Tree-change communities with smaller lifestyle blocks are causing a ‘breakdown’ of wild dog management programs – and debate still rages over role of dingoes
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024 Cape York’s step towards world heritage listing: what does it mean for the region, and what happens next? Addition to Unesco’s ‘tentative’ world heritage listing is a big step forward, but questions remain over impact on tourism and land development
AAP · Jun 21, 2024 Foreign businessman stripped of island lease A far north Queensland island has been returned to the state government after a Hong Kong businessman was stripped of a tourism lease for breaching conditions.
AAP · Jun 21, 2024 Qld youth detention 'most expensive, least effective' Queensland's youth detention model will not achieve community safety if it continues to focus on punishment and containment, a state government report says.
AAP · Jun 21, 2024 Maroons hitman Su'A gets emotional rescue for MCG raid Queensland enforcer Jaydn Su'A was drained emotionally ahead of his State of Origin recall in game one of the series, but he is ready to let rip at the MCG.
The Conversation · Jun 21, 2024 Grassroots sport can help refugees find their feet in Australia – Brisbane’s Olympic planners need to lead the way too As preparations for Paris’ Olympic and Paralympic Games gather momentum, South East Queensland is preparing its legacy strategy in anticipation for the 2032 Brisbane games.
AAP · Jun 20, 2024 Engine failure risk warning before fatal chopper crash Air crew were warned of the risk of engine failure ahead of a fatal army helicopter crash off the Queensland coast, an inquiry has been told.
AAP · Jun 20, 2024 Nanai fails to train with Maroons due to calf 'niggle' Queensland have concerns over the fitness of forward Jeremiah Nanai ahead of the second State of Origin clash in Melbourne.
AAP · Jun 20, 2024 'Special player': Maroon Carrigan backs Cobbo to shine Queensland and Brisbane flyer Selwyn Cobbo has returned to his home town of Cherbourg to recharge his batteries after he was left out of the Maroons squad.
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024 What is phonics and why is it used to teach reading? Victoria has just announced all government schools will be required to use phonics to teach reading from next year. This brings it in line with approaches in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.