Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
‘Inhumane’ spit hoods still in widespread use across Queensland, despite royal commission recommendations Inquest into the death of Selesa Tafaifa, who died in prison in 2021 with a spit hood over her head, will resume in Brisbane on Tuesday The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
Bulls on verge of Shield win after Vics crumble again Victoria are set to plunge to a 0-2 start to the Sheffield Shield season after enduring yet another batting collapse against Queensland. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
Soaring temperatures and wind prompt fire warnings Extreme fire danger warnings are in place on the east coast and Northern Territory due to high temperatures across Queensland and the NT and high winds in NSW. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
Man dies after being hit by car he is washing Police say a man has died after the car he was washing rolled forward and struck him before hitting a fence in central Queensland. AAP · Oct 15, 2023
Queensland Police Union willing to challenge officer misconduct rulings after ‘unmitigated debacle’ Prospect of appeals causes disquiet among police, with one harassment victim fearing some union members ‘will now be supporting our abusers’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023
Renshaw ton puts Queensland in box seat against Vics Queensland have moved to 4-297 in reply to Victoria's 253 at stumps on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash in South Mackay. AAP · Oct 15, 2023
Voice vote fails with no state supporting referendum Counting has resumed for the referendum result, with a majority of Australians voting it down and the 'yes' vote failing to get up in any state. AAP · Oct 15, 2023
Lions continue AFLW QClash dominance with Suns drubbing Brisbane have claimed their fourth consecutive win over Queensland rivals Gold Coast, victorious by 36 points to stay in touch with the AFLW top-four. AAP · Oct 14, 2023
Short ton salvages Victoria in Shield clash with Qld Victoria were shaky to begin their Sheffield Shield match with Queensland before Matt Short helped them save face with a fourth first-class century. AAP · Oct 14, 2023
Residents return after dangerous blaze threatened homes Firefighters have brought a dangerous grassfire in Queensland under control as residents receive the green light to return home. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
Suns plot Lions upset as race for AFLW finals heats up Gold Coast are looking to take out bragging rights for the first time in four years over Queensland rival Brisbane as the AFLW finals race tightens. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
Queensland police lodge complaint to hospital over treatment of alleged teenage rape victim Exclusive: Central Queensland child protection investigation unit complained after family reported alleged assault in August The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023
The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023 Final Voice polls have 'no' leading by sizeable to landslide margins The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm AEDT in the south-eastern states, 6:30pm in South Australia, 7pm in Queensland, 7:30pm in the Northern Territory and 9pm in Western Australia.
AAP · Oct 13, 2023 Pucovski rested from Shield under 'managed' return Will Pucovski has been slated to miss Victoria's second-round Sheffield Shield match against Queensland with officials insistent it's part of a managed return.
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Man charged with murder over teenager's death An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of another 18-year-old man in Mount Isa, in outback Queensland.
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Queensland bans hate symbols in sweeping reforms Queensland has passed reforms that make it an offence for a person to publish, distribute or display hate symbols.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 Antisemitic chants to be treated as a hate crime under tough new Queensland laws Comments heard at a recent pro-Palestine protest in Sydney would come under the laws which aim to crack down on vilification, lawyers say
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 ‘Nothing short of disgusting’: Queensland hospital under fire for treatment of alleged teenage rape victim LNP opposition says women ‘should expect a lot better’ while health minister apologises for year 11 student’s experience and says hospital will improve its processes
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Test opener Khawaja rested for Bulls' Shield clash Queensland captain Usman Khawaja has been rotated out of his side's Sheffield Shield clash as part of Cricket Australia's workload management plans.
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Hefty fines and possible jail under new e-scooter laws On-the-spot fines are out and court dates are in under proposed new laws targeting careless e-scooter and personal mobility device users in Queensland.
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Reward offered to solve hitchhiker's suspected murder Queensland police hope a $500,000 reward will lead to new information and assist an investigation into the suspected murder of Anthony Jones.
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Tourism minister calls time to focus on family Queensland Tourism Minister Sterling Hinchliffe has announced he will retire at the next election, with the long-serving MP wanting to make family his priority.
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Apology after rape victim turned away from hospital Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says a rape victim did not receive proper care at a central Queensland hospital and has "unreservedly apologised".