The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Tanya Plibersek rejects two Queensland coalmines over failure to provide detail on environmental impact

In issuing lapsed notices on projects, environment minister says she has ‘zero tolerance’ for failure to supply required information

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023

Federal minister cancels two Queensland coal projects

The China Stone Coal and Range Coal projects have been cancelled because the companies involved have not being willing to show how they would protect nature.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

Queensland coal projects cancelled over failure to provide environmental impact information

The federal Environment Minister cancelled two projects over the failure of proponents to provide information on environmental impacts, which was requested over many years.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

In Queensland, where you're most likely to get your car stolen, people are taking steps to foil would-be thieves

Queensland has been given the unfortunate title of the state or territory where you are most likely to have your car stolen.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Milk drought in Far North Queensland dairy towns blamed on 'perfect storm'

A region once home to hundreds of dairy farms has been running low on milk, with supermarket shelves stripped bare of the essential item.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Second teen charged over deadly Maryborough car crash

Another teenager has been charged over the theft of a Mercedes-Benz that was later involved in a deadly crash that killed three people in regional Queensland.

The New Daily · May 4, 2023

‘Did not bother’: Queensland judge calls out police failings in case of teenage boy

Ruling questions why officers failed to conduct forensic testing, tender CCTV footage and obtain key witness statements

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023

Queensland man intended to 'overthrow the Syrian government by force', court hears

The Supreme Court hears Ajazi travelled to Türkiye with his family in mid-2013, and then used that country as a base to "go back and forth" across the border into Syria from early 2014.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Watch: Police officer fights for life, Albanese tours UK shipyard

Watch: A police officer is fighting for his life and another is being treated for stab wounds after a frenzied attack north of Adelaide. A Queensland

The New Daily · May 4, 2023

Insurance costs rise, regional Queenslanders say they're paying the price for youth crime

Regional residents paying more for car insurance say it's due to a spate of thefts, but major insurers say crime isn't the only factor in premium increases.

ABC News · May 3, 2023