Men charged after police bust 500kg cocaine import plot Three men are facing life in jail after police foiled one of Queensland's largest cocaine importation plots, seizing more than 500kg of the drug. AAP · Apr 30, 2024
National cabinet eyes improved information sharing on gender violence offenders ‘There is no one single solution but what is clear is the status quo isn’t working,’ says NSW minister for the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2024
Broncos re-sign Billy Walters, get Gosiewski transfer Brisbane are set to welcome back-rower Jack Gosiewski from North Queensland, after also re-signing hooker Billy Walters on a two-year NRL deal. AAP · Apr 29, 2024
Gillmeister endorses Broncos hitman Piakura for Maroons Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura plays with the physical impact that would make him an ideal Queensland enforcer in State of Origin says Trevor Gillmeister. AAP · Apr 29, 2024
Harsher laws for dangerous driving and evading police Proposed Queensland laws could mean 20 years in prison for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm. AAP · Apr 28, 2024
A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem As a deadline to halve food waste by 2030 looms, food rescue groups, upcycled food producers and a novelty fruit landmark are raising awareness of a big issue. AAP · Apr 27, 2024
Queensland is on a path to treaty with Indigenous people. How will it work? Who’s involved? State government announced the members of the inquiry and First Nations Treaty Institute. How will it work? Who’s involved? The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2024
Dodging polar bears and scoffing butter on Arctic trek A glaciologist from subtropical Queensland is about to embark on an epic Arctic trek that combines science, adventure and an obscene amount of butter. AAP · Apr 27, 2024
Maroons face nervous wait on Dolphins prop Flegler Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the nerve damage to Queensland Maroons prop Thomas Flegler's shoulder must be repaired before he can play again. AAP · Apr 27, 2024
Digger's souvenir reunited with 'world's rarest tank' The grandson of an Aussie digger who souvenired a compass from a World War I German tank has donated it to Queensland Museum where the rare tank is on display. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums Expectant mums in Queensland's far north have been forced to travel more than 800km to the nearest birthing suite for more than two decades. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
Man interferes with trap set to catch problem crocodile Wildlife officers are hoping to identify a man who interfered with a floating, baited trap set to capture a four metre "problem crocodile" in north Queensland. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
Snapper Rocks back on World Surf League tour Queensland's Snapper Rocks will return to the elite World Surf League tour in 2025, with the break's status guaranteed until 2028. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
Two workers seriously burnt at copper mine A Queensland copper mine has suspended operations and an investigation is under way after two men suffered serious burns from a steam vent. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
AAP · Apr 26, 2024 Path to healing as First Nations inquiry starts work The members of the truth-telling and healing Inquiry intended to further close the gap of First Nations Queenslanders have been announced.
AAP · Apr 26, 2024 Anger as centre goes to police training, not housing A decision to use an empty $400 million quarantine facility for police training has been described as a "bitter blow" in the fight against homelessness.
AAP · Apr 26, 2024 Laws to put the brakes on ramming emergency vehicles Deliberately ramming an emergency vehicle will be a standalone offence under proposed laws set to be introduced to Queensland parliament.
AAP · Apr 25, 2024 Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2024 ‘Leave politics to the politicians’: why rural Queensland is a hotbed of renewable energy Renewable energy developers are following tracks laid by the gas industry in the Western Downs – but they’re also making the same mistakes
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Dolphins poach Kuli from Cowboys on three-year deal North Queensland's wrecking-ball second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki will join the Dolphins next year through 2027.
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Renters could save $5400 if there was a cap, Greens say Queensland renters could have saved $5400 in the past two years if the government had established a cap amid soaring prices and low vacancies.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024 Queensland’s state library launched an AI war veteran chatbot. Pranksters immediately tried to break it Less than 24 hours after the bot was launched, internet users were already attempting to ‘jailbreak’ the program
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 More cops on the beat amid uptick in recruitment Hundreds more police are headed to the front line in Queensland following a major recruitment drive as the government "throws everything" at the crime problem.
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 'Tactical juices flow' as Reds boss goes back to roots Reds rugby coach Les Kiss, a former Queensland State of Origin winger, has relished the chance to talk tactics with Kevin Walters and his brains trust.
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 Defence land could be weak spot in ant war The discovery of fire ants on a defence base west of Brisbane has raised serious concerns about whether other defence sites are harbouring the super pest.