Qld A-G seeks legal advice on watchdog report release After a former deputy premier won a court battle to keep secret an anti-corruption watchdog's report, Queensland's Attorney General is seeking legal advice. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Quantum leap at forefront of Palaszczuk's state address Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $76 million strategy investment to advance quantum technology, embracing a "new frontier". AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Edwards cleans up Qld to put NSW on top in Shield Young allrounder Jack Edwards has claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in the Sheffield Shield to leave Queensland 7-159 after day one against NSW. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Man crushed after bulldozer rolls at building site Workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a man who was crushed by a bulldozer at a Queensland construction site. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Review reveals 7000 more cases affected by forensic lab Queensland Police have discovered another 7000 cases have been affected by failings at the beleaguered state-run forensic lab, taking the total close to 40,000. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Queensland minister acknowledges impact on alleged victims after identity of accused paedophile revealed Attorney general Yvette D’Ath warns against ‘sensationalised’ reporting due to new laws, which allowed Ashley Paul Griffith to be named The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
Queensland Greens bid to axe out-of-pocket school fees Sending kids to public schools in Queensland would be made easier and cheaper for families under a bill being proposed by the Greens. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Queensland police: no disciplinary sanctions in vast majority of excessive force complaints Annual report shows most allegations that warranted further action last year were dealt with by ‘local management resolution’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023
Qld fire chief leaving after 'the toughest of times' Queensland's Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach has resigned and will leave his post by the end of the month. AAP · Oct 3, 2023
Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog. AAP · Oct 3, 2023
Six dead on Queensland roads during long weekend Queensland's long weekend road toll has risen to six after five crashes in the state, including a collision on a sugarcane rail line that left two men dead. AAP · Oct 1, 2023
The hatred and greed of the frontier wars still drive race politics today. How little things change Rejig the no voice case rhetoric a little and you’ll find echoes of arguments from the 19th century. Behind it all I hear familiar old voices growling The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023
Confused cows and more time after work: the pros and cons of daylight saving across Australia At 2am on Sunday the clocks roll forward an hour in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the ACT. So why aren’t Queensland, WA and the NT onboard? The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023
Three men charged over scissor stabbing attack Three men are set to appear before a Queensland court over a stabbing incident on the outskirts of Brisbane. AAP · Sep 29, 2023
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Carmen to the bush, as opera helps disaster recovery Rural Queensland might seem like an unlikely setting for a French opera, but one town hopes a night of song will bring their disaster-hit community together.
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Qld Police admin officer hacked records 'for vanity' A woman who altered records in the Queensland Police's computer system while an admin officer has been given a suspended jail sentence after an appeal.
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Accused rapist's identity suppressed before new Qld law A high-profile man accused of rape has been granted name suppression before new Queensland legislation allowing him to be identified comes into effect.
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn from use by the army more than a year early in the wake of a fatal crash during military exercises off Queensland.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023 Queensland court awards temporary order prohibiting the naming of high-profile man accused of rape The man, facing two counts of rape in Toowoomba, was set to have been able to be named under changes due to take effect on Tuesday
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Covert filming victims lured on couch-surfing website A Queensland man is accused of recording in breach of privacy after guests who responded to his couch-surfing ad were allegedly secretly recorded.
InsideEVs · Sep 28, 2023 Tesla Megapack Catches Fire In Australia, Continues To Burn Under Supervision The fire has been contained but the storage battery is being allowed to burn out under the supervision of firefighters, with efforts already underway to determine the cause of the incident.
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Queensland boosts financial help for victims of crime Payments to Queensland victims of crime are being increased as part of a more than $200 million package as the government acknowledges it "needs to do more".
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Govts appeal $300k award for wrongful jailing by judge The federal and Queensland governments have challenged a court's $300,000 award to a man wrongfully imprisoned by a judge during divorce proceedings.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 Police officer’s Bali holiday selfie with Ben Roberts-Smith and Zachary Rolfe leads to questions from Queensland force Exclusive: Queensland police say ‘inquiries will be made’ in response to questions about whether post complies with force’s social media guidelines
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 Love is in the Air review – Delta Goodrem’s corny Netflix romcom is a saccharine mess Goodrem and Joshua Sasse lack chemistry as ‘opposites attract’ lovers jetting around tropical Queensland