The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Queensland police declined father’s requests for help before son was shot dead, inquest told

Raghe Mohamed Abdi was killed by officers while moving towards them with a knife on Logan Motorway south of Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023

Board rejects parole for killer Rodney Michael Cherry

Convicted killer Rodney Michael Cherry will remain behind bars after Queensland's parole board denied his application for freedom.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

Man jailed for late-night violent carjacking

Cody John Schloss stole a young woman's four-wheel drive and took it for a journey across Queensland after violently ambushing her in the middle of the night.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

A 30-Year-Old Woman Has Been ‘Mauled’ By Four Dingoes While Jogging On Queensland’s K’gari

She reportedly ran into the water to escape them.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 17, 2023

'Enormous suffering' from Lockhart River plane crash

A second plane crash at Lockhart River in far north Queensland has caused enormous suffering, a coroner has said opening an inquest into the 2020 tragedy.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

Rangers reject cull call as dingo pack attacks woman

Two men in a ute helped rescue a woman injured by a pack of dingoes on a K'gari beach in the latest in a series of attacks on the popular Queensland island.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

Senior prison official’s court testimony at odds with government spin on Queensland youth detention

For months, the state government has defended conditions inside Cleveland, in the face of accounts by guards, judges and children documenting problematic practices

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2023

‘British backpacker’ victim of stabbing in Australian beach resort

Police were called to Noosa on the Queensland coast after the 25-year-old man was allegedly attacked by a 15-year-old boy after an argument.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.

AAP · Jul 16, 2023

‘A lethargic result’: Labor says it is ridiculous for Peter Dutton to take heart from Fadden byelection win

Deputy prime minister Richard Marles says byelection swing to LNP was ‘half the average swing you would expect against a sitting government’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2023