The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Three men escape from Queensland prison

The search is on for three men who escaped from a prison in north Queensland.

AAP · Nov 22, 2023

Speculation builds that murder-accused Queensland councillor, who maintains his innocence, will run for re-election

Many believe Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden will contest election despite being charged with stepfather’s murder

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023

Director set to lead post-strike movie boost in Qld

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard is set to lead a post-strike comeback for big budget Gold Coast movie productions.

AAP · Nov 22, 2023

Croc attack ruled out in radio show host search

Police have ruled out a crocodile attack in the disappearance of former Sydney radio host who went missing while fishing in remote far north Queensland.

AAP · Nov 22, 2023

WWII bombs found in state forest in routine patrol

Three 80-year-old bombs from World War II have been safely detonated in a far north Queensland forest after being discovered by rangers in a routine patrol.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Qld opposition leader vows to revamp public service

Queensland's opposition leader has outlined his plan to revamp the public service sector as he builds toward the 2024 state election.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Queensland LNP promises not to change abortion laws if elected despite 2020 pledge

David Crisafulli says abortion reform ‘not a priority’ for opposition amid focus on issue after Amanda Stoker preselection

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2023

Truck stowaway ends up in wrong state after 400km drive

A man who stowed away under a truck in a bid to secretly hitch a ride to Coffs Harbour, ended up in Queensland almost 400km away.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Call for national testing standard after Qld lab bungle

Queensland's attorney-general has backed the concept of a national standard for forensic testing after years of bungles at a state-run laboratory.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023