Slater explains Cobbo omission as Walsh fit for Maroons Queensland coach Billy Slater says dropped bench utility Selwyn Cobbo is "not quite 100 per cent" and insists Reece Walsh is fit to play game two of Origin. AAP · Jun 16, 2024
One man dead, two survive after yacht capsizes A father and son have been rescued and a third man is dead after a yacht capsized off the central Queensland coast, triggering a major search operation. AAP · Jun 16, 2024
Queensland government accused of cowing to Christian Lobby on anti-discrimination bill Human rights commissioner says government has ‘recklessly abandoned’ years of consultation aimed at modernising outdated laws. The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2024
Miles denies move to bury power plant explosion report The Queensland government has rejected claims it never intended to release an independent report into a 2021 power station generator explosion. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Afternoon Update: Teal MP’s seat facing abolition; attempted murder charge over Wakeley stabbing; and Elon Musk’s $68bn pay package The Australian electoral commission has recommended the North Sydney seat held by independent Kylea Tink should be abolished The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2024
Hopgood, Fifita miss pre-Origin rounds through injury J'Maine Hopgood's State of Origin spot hangs in the balance due to a back injury, while David Fifita won't have a last chance to impress Queensland selectors. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project Many pumped hydro projects will need to be built if the opposition scraps the controversial Pioneer Burdekin scheme, the Queensland government claims. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Queensland government splashes the cash around – but it’s unlikely to save it in the October election Many a government has spent generously to woo voters in election years. Some might even say recklessly. The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024
Two MPs found in contempt over pro-Palestine protest Two Katter's Australian Party MPs have been found in contempt over their actions during a pro-Palestine protest outside Queensland parliament. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Dingo bites toddler at popular holiday destination A two-year-old boy has suffered puncture wounds to his thigh after a dingo bit him at K'gari in the latest incident at the popular Queensland holiday spot. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Alarming rise in illegal party drug overdoses GHB presentations to emergency departments in southeast Queensland have increased by a staggering four-fold in the past two years. AAP · Jun 13, 2024
Morning Mail: Queensland to shelve discrimination laws, inside Cheng Lei’s comedy debut, US-Ukraine security pact State government will dump plans to stop faith schools banning gay teachers The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024
Immunisation rates fall among Australia’s vulnerable as experts blame pandemic misinformation and practical barriers Below-target levels come after record highs in 2020, with some areas in NSW, Queensland and WA now showing consistently lower vaccination rates The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024
Queensland Labor shelves reforms to stop faith-based schools discriminating against gay teachers Exclusive: Disabled people, DV victims also at risk after broken promise to pass new anti-discrimination laws, advocates say The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 Skeleton of 'demonic pelican' discovered in outback The 100-million-year old fossilised remains of a flying reptile, described as a "demonic pelican", have been discovered in outback Queensland.
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes Legislative changes have been pushed through Queensland parliament after some people on the state parole board had not been properly appointed.
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 States face battle to host Matildas' Asian Cup fixtures NSW, Queensland and WA will have to make their case to Football Australia later this year as to why they should be chosen to host the Matildas in the Asian Cup.
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 'Billy will select him': Walsh on track for Origin Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Reece Walsh has made good progress with concussion protocols and will be fit for Queensland in game two of State of Origin.
AAP · Jun 12, 2024 All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table Opposition leader David Crisafulli has made a pre-election pitch focusing on housing but has vowed to scrap a controversial energy project.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024 Avocado farmer’s discovery in Australian outback is new species of pterosaur, scientists say Kevin Peterson, who also has a deep interest in paleontology, found the bones while fossicking in fossil-rich central Queensland
The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024 100-million-year-old fossil find reveals huge flying reptile that patrolled Australia’s inland sea One hundred million years ago, during the Cretaceous period, much of northeastern Australia was underwater. The inland Eromanga Sea was home to a myriad of marine creatures, from turtles and dolphin-like ichthyosaurs to the bus-sized predator Kronosaurus queenslandicus and other plesiosaurs.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2024 Two men charged with murder after human remains found at abandoned Queensland quarry Morayfield man Malahki ‘Jai’ Gray, 25, was reported missing before his remains were located at site near Mount Ngungun in Glass House Mountains
AAP · Jun 11, 2024 Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push Suggestions former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could join Labor on the campaign trail for the Queensland election have been endorsed by the treasurer.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2024 With discounts galore, Labor’s 2024 Queensland budget has all the subtlety of a ‘going out of business’ sale Polls have Steven Miles’ government headed for a heavy election defeat. Can a budget full of limited-time cost-of-living cuts turn it around?
AAP · Jun 11, 2024 2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget The Queensland government will allocate $62 million to the Olympics delivery authority set to roll out its infrastructure plan.