Man fatally shot after 'pointing rifle at police' A man has allegedly got out of a stolen car alongside a major highway and pointed a loaded rifle at police before being fatally shot in central Queensland. AAP · Apr 23, 2024
Knife attacks spark interstate search for law solutions "Wanding" laws in Queensland could be introduced to combat knife crimes in NSW, but opponents say increasing police powers would be a knee-jerk response. AAP · Apr 23, 2024
Crime turning corner after 'disturbing' surge: premier The Queensland premier says the state's crime rates are turning the corner after a "disturbing surge" but the new police commissioner says it is early days. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
Four-metre croc euthanised after boy's body found Wildlife officers have euthanised a four-metre crocodile days after a 16-year-old boy's body was found in mangroves on a far north Queensland island. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
Queensland police fatally shoot man at rest area south of Gladstone An unidentified man is dead after the police shooting at Colosseum on Monday morning The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024
Experts say discovery of fire ants in Murray Darling Basin should be ‘ringing alarm bells’ Risk of fire ants spreading at ‘another level’ after detection in Oakey, Queensland, says chair of NSW Farmers’ biosecurity committee The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024
Queensland’s new top cop Steve Gollschewski ‘not yet decided’ on independent police integrity unit as May deadline looms Police commissioner casts doubt over future of body designed to end practice of police investigating police The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024
Kuhnemann joins Tasmania in red-ball cricket push Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who has played three Tests for Australia, has signed with Tasmania after being left off Queensland's contract list. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
Crime report indicates tough job ahead for new top cop A crime report has indicated a tough challenge lies ahead for Steve Gollschewski who has been endorsed as Queensland's next police commissioner. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
Melbourne misses out on hosting Matildas as Women’s Asian Cup host states revealed NSW, Queensland and Western Australia named as candidates while Victoria did not express interest for 2026 tournament The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024
Funding boost for warning systems in flood-hit regions New river height gauges, cameras, signage and sensor technology will form part of a $7 million investment for flood-hit regions in Queensland. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
ACTU calls for sanctions on Israel over Gaza war – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024
Man accused of assaulting paramedics, police officer Two paramedics and a police officer have allegedly been assaulted by a Queensland man who is also accused of exposing himself at a Gold Coast residence. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup Queensland, NSW and WA have been announced by Football Australia as host states for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. AAP · Apr 21, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024 ‘They just make you happy’: the Queensland farmers who took a chance on a million sunflowers Battling drought, Jenny and Russell Jenner tore out their failing crops. Could fields of sunflowers for selfies save their Queensland farm?
AAP · Apr 20, 2024 Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.
AAP · Apr 20, 2024 Troubled forensic lab's DNA backlog blows out to 41,000 A backlog of cases at a Queensland DNA lab has increased as the state opposition calls on the government to release a full strategy to address its issues.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2024 Tanya Plibersek rejects windfarm proposed for biodiverse Queensland forest Plan for 42-turbine Wooroora project withdrawn after minister signals refusal because of threat to spectacled flying-fox habitat
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024 Morning Mail: Queensland police review after lewd social media posts, teenager on terror charge, bird flu fears High-ranking Queensland officers appeared to publicly share lewd social media posts; 16-year-old alleged to have stabbed bishop in Sydney church
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024 High-ranking Queensland police officers under scrutiny over offensive social media activity Exclusive: Ethical standards command launches internal review as Guardian Australia unearths Facebook posts dating back years
AAP · Apr 18, 2024 Manly's Lawton signs with Cowboys on two-year deal Manly utility Karl Lawton will join North Queensland from next year, on a deal which runs until the end of 2026.
AAP · Apr 18, 2024 Maroons door open for Hopgood amid vacancies: Slater The door is open in the Queensland forward pack for new applicants due to injury, and Maroons coach Billy Slater wants the contenders to announce themselves.
AAP · Apr 18, 2024 Home is calling for residents evacuated after Jasper Months after Cyclone Jasper inundated the community of Wujal Wujal in far north Queensland, residents are finally returning home.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024 A bipartisan committee set out to end Queensland’s politicisation of youth crime. It failed spectacularly Disappointment and frustration as parliamentary inquiry into youth justice reform ‘degenerates into a squabble’
AAP · Apr 18, 2024 State's bold emissions targets enshrined into law Commitments to renewable energy generation and emission reductions have been legislated into law in Queensland.