Man charged over cocaine bricks washed up on New South Wales beaches AFP allege Brisbane man was part of international crime group plotting to bring 900kg of drug to Australia The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024
Historic women's Origin born from 2023 fiasco: Ali Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw says the controversial 1-1 Origin series "win" to the Maroons last year opened the door for a historic three-match series. AAP · Apr 18, 2024
Extreme weather sparks higher wholesale energy prices Some of the most extreme weather Australia has ever seen is proving to be the "X-factor" for power bills as wholesale energy prices rise. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Reward of $500,000 offered over 1995 suspected murder Queensland Police are offering a $500,000 reward for information on the suspected murder of a woman on the Gold Coast in 1995. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Child bitten by dingo on Queensland tourist island A child has been bitten by a dingo in the latest incident involving the animals at a popular Queensland tourist spot. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Queensland state LNP backs Labor’s emission cuts of 75% by 2035 drawing ire from federal colleagues ‘We must do all we can to become more sustainable’, says shadow environment minister The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024
Afternoon Update: Labor’s $50bn boost to defence; Queensland LNP backs emissions cuts; and Australia’s Olympics uniform revealed Marles flags plans to recruit non-citizens to serve in the ADF The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024
Brisbane 2032 Games plans slammed as 'half baked' The Queensland premier has been slammed for blindsiding a 2032 Games infrastructure review, with Brisbane Olympic plans dismissed as "half-baked". AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Treasurer admits 'difficult' budget ahead for Qld The Queensland government will maintain its commitment to cost-of-living relief for households despite the treasurer warning of a difficult budget ahead. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics A trial designed to help farmers negotiate better deals with Australia's supermarket giants will be rolled out across Queensland amid claims of "dirty" tactics. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
300,000ha Queensland cattle station bought for conservation after $21m donation State government and Nature Conservancy jointly purchase Vergemont station, which contains habitat for endangered night parrots The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2024
Cattle country conserved after anonymous $21m gift An outback cattle property will be turned into a national park thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated $21 million to help buy the station. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
Bob Carr urges New Zealand not to join Aukus – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2024
No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
AAP · Apr 16, 2024 'Immensely grateful': MP back in parliament after crash Two months after being seriously injured in a car crash, Queensland Greens MP Amy MacMahon has made an emotional return to state parliament.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Homeschooling changes axed from education reform Homeschooling and suspension appeal rights have been removed from major education reforms proposed by the Queensland government.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Slater backs Cobbo to become world-class centre Brisbane centre Selwyn Cobbo is making a success of his positional switch and Queensland coach Billy Slater says that could not have come at a better time.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Reds' season rocked by two key suspensions Queensland's ailing Super Rugby campaign has suffered a major double blow, with two Wallaby stars incurring suspensions from the Super Rugby review committee.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Parents mourn 'very sick boy' after stabbing rampage The Queensland father of a man behind a deadly Sydney shopping centre stabbing rampage says his son was a "very sick boy" who let himself down.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 'Wiggly bottoms' welcome home magpie media star Molly Molly the magpie has been returned to its carers and dog friends after a long battle with authorities over a permit.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2024 Bondi Junction mass stabbing attack: who are the six victims? Six people – five women and one man – were killed by Queensland man Joel Cauchi at Westfield shopping centre in Sydney
AAP · Apr 14, 2024 'Truly horrific': Cauchi family condemns murderous son Joel Cauchi's parents have condemned their son's actions and expressed sympathy for the police officer who ended his Bondi shopping centre killing spree.
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2024 Sydney knife attacker was 40-year-old man with mental health issues, say police New South Wales Police said they had identified the attacker as Joel Cauchi from Queensland and do not think he was motivated by terrorism.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2024 Joel Cauchi: who was the Queensland man who carried out the Bondi Junction mass stabbing? Police say 40-year-old was an itinerant who moved to NSW last month and had a history of mental illness