Jobs on the line as uni considers gallery closure Griffith University may close an art museum that hosts visiting exhibitions, to make room for students from its film school. AAP · Dec 6, 2023
Curious Kids: why do some farts smell and some don’t? And why do some farts feel hot? Why do some farts smell and some don’t, and some feel hot? – Kian, age 6, from Maleny in Queensland The Conversation · Dec 6, 2023
Tropical cyclone strengthens as it bears down on coast Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper is set to intensify and become a category four system, with experts predicting it may threaten the Queensland coast. AAP · Dec 5, 2023
Labor down but still has large lead in federal Resolve poll; it's close in Queensland A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted November 29 to December 3 from a sample of 1,605, gave Labor 35% of the primary vote (steady since November), the Coalition 34% (up four), the Greens 12% (down one), One Nation 5% (down two), the UAP 1% (down one), independents 9%… The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
‘I only want the truth’: Queensland mother hopes for answers at inquest into young cyclist’s 1999 death Brad Edwards was hit by a car while riding his bike in Gympie. Decades later, a coroner has reopened an inquiry into the cold case The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023
Abortion is now legal across Australia – but it's still hard to access. Doctors are both the problem and the solution Abortion is now fully legal in every jurisdiction in Australia. Western Australia became the last state to decriminalise it just two months ago, in September 2023. And the Australian population is solidly pro-choice: a 2021 study found 76% of Australians support access to abortion. The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
Coal-fired power station restart hit by more delays Supply issues and sick workers have combined to delay the return to service of a major coal-fired power station in Queensland. AAP · Dec 5, 2023
Season's first tropical cyclone could impact Qld coast Tropical Cyclone Jasper has formed 1500km northeast of Cairns as a category one system and is expected to strengthen as it moves towards the coast. AAP · Dec 4, 2023
Don't send Qld Cricket broke: Khawaja's plea to state Brisbane Heat captain Usman Khawaja says the Queensland government must recompense Queensland Cricket for the relocation losses incurred by Gabba rebuild. AAP · Dec 4, 2023
Why is the Gabba rebuild plan so controversial and what’s next in the Brisbane Olympics brawl? A $2.7bn new stadium is at the heart of the state’s 2032 Games strategy but mayor Adrian Schrinner’s withdrawal of support has increased political pressure The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023
Brisbane mayor quits 'dysfunctional' Olympic 'talkfest' Brisbane's Lord Mayor has resigned from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games advisory body and criticised the Palaszczuk government's Gabba redevelopment plan. AAP · Dec 3, 2023
Man airlifted to hospital after being buried in sand A man aged in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital from an island in Queensland in a critical condition after he fell into a hole and was buried in sand. AAP · Dec 2, 2023
Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar Skyrocketing electricity prices have prompted more Australian families to turn to solar power to save money. AAP · Dec 2, 2023
Floods and outages hit two states as deluge persists Major flood warnings are in place for several river systems in Victoria as the rain persists, while severe storms threaten NSW and Queensland. AAP · Dec 1, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023 ‘Disgusting stench’: the Queenslanders fighting for clean, fresh air Residents say they are ‘sick and tired’ of foul smell that hangs over their Ipswich homes and have called for public health inquiry
AAP · Dec 1, 2023 Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project The Queensland government has been warned its major relocation project for AFL and cricket teams in Brisbane is "not a done deal" after a funding row erupted.
AAP · Dec 1, 2023 Batting practice cut short as Bulls-WA agree on draw Marnus Labuschagne has been dismissed for 24 as Queensland's rain-affected Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia ended in a draw.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023 Plan for 20,000-seat stadium to temporarily replace Gabba kicks off Queensland funding row Labor announces it will commit $46m towards $137m cost of upgrading Ekka showgrounds
AAP · Dec 1, 2023 Civil liberties group questions double jeopardy revamp A leading civil liberties group has taken aim at Queensland's proposed double jeopardy law revamp, saying "two wrongs do not make a right".
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Fake psychologist fined after treating patients A woman has been fined after claiming to be a registered psychologist for months at a Queensland clinic, treating vulnerable patients and children.
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Green makes Test recall case with classy 96 for WA Allrounder Cameron Green has done his Test recall chances no harm with a superb 96, while Hilton Cartwright made 132 for WA against Queensland in the Shield.
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Fearful man 'begged to be rescued' before disappearing A man who disappeared in remote Queensland had phoned his cousin asking to be rescued from pig hunting group he was with, the Coroners Court has been told.
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Toddler run over by ute, airlifted to hospital A rescue helicopter has taken a toddler to hospital after the girl was run over by a ute on Queensland's K'gari.
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Man suffers shark bite off remote far north Qld island A man in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital after a shark attack off a remote island in Queensland's far north.
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Critics circle after Olympic project funding claims Critics are questioning the success of a Queensland delegation's trip to Canberra after claims funding has been locked in for a key Brisbane Olympic project.