The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Police examine tractor after Queensland man charged with domestic violence murder

The 44-year-old called emergency services to say his wife had died at their Woodhill farm

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2024

Man charged with murder of wife at rural property

A man has been charged with murder amid reports his wife was fatally injured by farm machinery at a Queensland property.

AAP · Feb 15, 2024

Origin lure helps Hopgood fend off second-year syndrome

Parramatta's J'maine Hopgood is hopeful his Indigenous All Stars role isn't his only representative honour in 2024, as he eyes off a big second year in the NRL.

AAP · Feb 15, 2024

Whitehaven H1 profit plunges after lower coal prices

Cheap Russian coal and the costs of an acquisition have hit Whitehaven Coal's first-half profit after the exporter reported a substantial fall.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Flood-hit regions brace after cyclone warning issued

Flood-hit regions in northern Australia are bracing for more rain and strong winds after a cyclone watch was upgraded to a warning by the Bureau of Meteorology.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Spectre of ‘climate wars’ looms in Queensland as LNP urged to back government’s emissions reduction target

Premier Steven Miles’ bill targets 75% cut in carbon emissions by 2035 but Queensland opposition wants to see modelling before responding

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2024

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

A cyclone watch has been issued for the Gulf of Carpentaria's southern coastal areas as flooded regions brace for gale-force winds and heavy rain.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Anger after 'Bambi of the sea' fatally speared

An environmental scientist says a community has been outraged over the alleged fatal spearing of a protected Queensland groper.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Call to cancel Gabba rebuild, abolish 2032 Olympics

A crossbench call for Queensland to scrap a planned Gabba rebuild for the Olympics comes amid hot debate over the stadium's future.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Syphilis cases surge, spark government intervention

Syphilis cases have risen in Queensland by more than 25 per cent over the past year, with the state government now intervening to stop the spread.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024