The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Afternoon Update: PM dismisses push to cap negative gearing; Wellington hostel fire; and video of US guard killing trans man

Internal push for stronger housing policy reform comes amid fears Labor could bleed inner-city voters to the Greens over issue

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

Queensland court quashes First Nations woman’s lawsuit due to length of time since alleged sexual abuse

Joanne Willmot alleges she suffered a decade of abuse, starting at the hands of her foster carer at age three or four

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

Qld MP Robbie Katter 'embarrassed' but unhurt in landing gear mishap at Mount Isa Airport

The North Queensland MP says "it's just the ego that hurts" after he forgot to put down the landing gear before hitting the runway on Sunday.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Outback Queensland tourism slows as operators work to sell the Aussie road trip

Some operators are experiencing a 50 per cent drop in visitor numbers and fear financial impacts should foot traffic not increase soon.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Here’s A Bunch Of Sweet Qld Travel Deals If Ya Wanna Remember What Sunshine Feels Like

Queensland is calling Australians to hop on over and feel the glorious sun while exploing the great activities the state has to offer.

Pedestrian.tv · May 16, 2023

Search continues for missing man off Queensland coast

The search for a man, who went missing in waters off Queensland's Fraser Island when a yacht carrying two people sank, has resumed.

The New Daily · May 16, 2023

Queensland police cleared to use banned ‘sleeper’ chokehold

Queensland police have been cleared to use a controversial and potentially deadly chokehold after being challenged by union officials.

The New Daily · May 15, 2023

Storms dump hail, heavy rain across south-east Queensland, Gold Coast and Toowoomba

Some areas have received a month's worth of rain overnight, while Tuesday morning commuters on the M1 have been delayed by flash flooding on the Gold Coast.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

Electronic waste kept out of landfill in the hundreds of tonnes thanks to this Queensland charity

A recycling program has found a way to divert tonnes of discarded electronic devices and huge amounts of precious metals and other components from landfill, while also providing disability employment.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

A CT scanner is changing our understanding of dinosaurs and the landscape of prehistoric outback Queensland

Palaeontologist Scott Hocknull likened his research to a crime scene, minus the criminals and eyewitnesses. Now, he's using technology to better understand the fossils found in Australia.

ABC News · May 15, 2023