The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Legal in one state, a crime in another: laws banning hate symbols are a mixed bag

Queensland has now joined several other states in outlawing extremist hate symbols.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023

Firefighters hopeful of containing deadly blaze

A fire that has claimed a life and destroyed homes may finally be brought under control after the erratic blaze burned more than 11,000 hectares over four days.

AAP · Oct 25, 2023

First Nations man in critical condition after being shot by police in Queensland

Police say officers were called to a disturbance in Logan, south of Brisbane, on Wednesday afternoon

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023

Police union boss condemned for ‘ludicrous’ and ‘factually incorrect’ opinion piece on treaty in Queensland

Ian Leavers claims treaty would result in justice system favouring Indigenous people and says police fear ‘latte sippers have grabbed control’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023

After the Voice referendum: how far along are First Nations treaty negotiations across the country?

The Uluru Statement from the Heart called for Voice, treaty and truth. On October 14, Australians said “no” to the Voice to the Parliament, choosing not to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory body in the Constitution. Many Indigenous Australians are devastated, seeing the result as a dismissal…

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023

Community reeling as fire claims life, destroys homes

A body has been found in southern Queensland where a ferocious bushfire described as a "wild beast" has destroyed homes and caused about 350 people to flee.

AAP · Oct 24, 2023

Voters face year-long Queensland election campaign

The state election is more than a year away but Queensland is in campaign mode as the government and opposition launch their pitches to voters.

AAP · Oct 24, 2023

Qld to legislate commitments to renewable targets

Commitments to renewable energy targets will be legislated by the Queensland government in a decision that has been welcomed by conservationists.

AAP · Oct 24, 2023

Firefighters battle blazes in Queensland and NSW – as it happened

Five homes lost in Millmerran and Tara with several communities under evacuation orders on Tuesday evening

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2023

Body found as fire destroys Queensland homes

A body has been found in southern Queensland where a bushfire has destroyed five homes and caused about 50 people to flee.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023