Police remove exclusion zone around Queensland bushfire Police have lifted a formal exclusion zone ordered for residents of the fire-impacted township of Kooralbyn in Queensland's Scenic Rim. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Queensland Muslims ask for police protection over New Zealand far-right activist’s pro-Israel protest Destinys Church founder Brian Tamaki says his event will include 200 men performing the haka and a speech from Avi Yemini The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023
Man dies after waiting for hospital bed in ambulance Queensland's health minister says a full clinical review is under way after a grandfather allegedly spent hours in an ambulance waiting for a hospital bed. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Exclusion zone declared around fast-moving Qld bushfire Authorities have set up an exclusion zone and told residents it's not safe to return home as fire crews battle a fast-moving blaze in southeast Queensland. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Khawaja falls late as Victoria put clamps on Queensland Test paceman Scott Boland snared the prized scalp of Usman Khawaja to put Victoria in the box seat against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Donations help, hinder community recovering from fire A Queensland community hit hard by a ferocious fire have received many donations, creating another problem for battling locals. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Social housing data to become available in Queensland Quarterly data on social and affordable housing will become publicly available in Queensland after the state government committed to its release. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Women in power: the push to get more diverse female candidates in Australian elections ‘Leadership incubator’ workshops aim to correct the severe underrepresentation of Indigenous and women of colour in public office The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023
Stolen car’s 1,000km journey ends when it crashes into 30 vehicles during Sydney police pursuit Four people allegedly fled the Surry Hills scene on foot after driving car from Sunshine Coast The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023
Investigation as man dies after suspected shooting Police are investigating after a man who appeared to be shot was pronounced dead when paramedics found his body in central Queensland. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Hospitals issued historic rape victim care directive Queensland's Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has issued an historic directive requiring public hospitals to assist rape victims within 10 minutes. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
Queensland health minister orders hospitals to see sexual assault victims within 10 minutes Shannon Fentiman’s announcement comes after Guardian Australia revealed an alleged teenage rape victim was left suicidal after her treatment in hospital The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023
Four arrested after 4WD crashes into 30 cars in Sydney Police have arrested four people after a four-wheel drive reported stolen in Queensland smashed into dozens of vehicles after a pursuit in Sydney. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
Four people collared after two-week-old puppies stolen Four people have been charged after Queensland police worked through the night to recover two-week-old puppies allegedly stolen in a home invasion. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023 Queensland government moving to establish peak youth justice body as crime issues dominate Exclusive: Palaszczuk government expected to begin process of establishing peak body amid pressure to crack down on youth crime
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 Owners of dangerous dogs face jail, increased fines Under tough new laws in Queensland, dog owners face a maximum penalty of up to three years in jail if their pet canine kills or seriously injures someone.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023 Melbourne airport rail, fast trains and road funding cuts: what the infrastructure review means for your state Albanese government says projects in Sydney, Victoria and Queensland are among 50 being defunded, but other recommendations remain a priority
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 Gillnet fishing ban to protect Great Barrier Reef Hundreds of fishers will be compensated after the Queensland government moved to phase out gillnet fishing on the Great Barrier Reef by 2027.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round The AFL is not ready to commit to Opening Round becoming a permanent part of the fixture list after starting the 2024 season in Queensland and NSW.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 Qld government labels infrastructure cuts 'outrageous' The Queensland government has lashed out at federal Labor after commonwealth funding for nine of the Sunshine State's infrastructure projects was axed.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 Vics crawl on tricky Shield pitch against Queensland Marcus Harris and Peter Handscomb both score fifties as Victoria crawled to 4-201 at stumps in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the MCG.
AAP · Nov 15, 2023 Heatwave conditions, severe thunderstorms set for Qld Queensland firefighters are on high alert with heatwave conditions and severe thunderstorms, including hail and damaging winds, predicted to hit some parts.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023 Nearly one in three children on Queensland’s serious repeat offender list under protection order Government urged to do more to support young people in residential care to ‘break the cycle of offending’
AAP · Nov 15, 2023 'No clear motive' for murder of young mother A 37-year-old man who stabbed a young Queensland mother to death in Tasmania had no clear motive for the murder, a court has been told.
AAP · Nov 15, 2023 Insurance claims reveal Qld's storm damage hotspots A study of almost 10,000 weather-related home insurance claims across Queensland has revealed the areas worst hit by rain, hail and floods.