The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Dangerous dog task force ponders tougher penalties

Queensland's dangerous dog task force will consider tougher penalties for dog owners after a spate of attacks.

The New Daily · Apr 19, 2023

Thousands of flying foxes invade Queensland's Collinsville, driving locals out of their yards

The flying foxes are not picky about where they go to the loo. Giant inflatable people with wavy arms are doing little to scare the creatures, and fed-up residents say attempts to smoke them out are achieving only limited success.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Historic Quamby pub restored by Gold Coast mates who took on 'opportunity of a lifetime'

A group of friends from the Gold Coast have restored a historic venue in outback Queensland with a little help from a community thrilled to have its watering hole back.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Off-duty Queensland police officer filmed head-butting 14-year-old Indigenous boy

Youth involved in late-night altercation in Dalby says he feels he was targeted because of the colour of his skin

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Calls for meningococcal B vaccine to be funded in Queensland after 23-year-old's death

A week after returning from Bali, 23-year-old Bella walked into a Gold Coast hospital. She would never leave. Now her family wants a life-saving vaccine to be government funded to prevent similar tragedies.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Man jailed for robbing own elderly father at knifepoint

A Queensland man held a knife to his 87-year-old father's throat before demanding they drive to the bank to withdraw cash.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Queensland MP to retire at 2024 election despite being cleared of allegation he misspent taxpayer funds

Parliament clerk finds claim Labor’s Jim Madden used public money to buy an artwork for former partner ‘not substantiated’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Labor backbencher will not contest Queensland election

Queensland Labor MP Jim Madden will not contest the next state election after "careful consideration" of his physical and mental health.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

More property reform to follow Qld limits on rent rises

Laws limiting rent increases to once a year will be introduced to the Queensland parliament as the premier flags more rental reforms.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Rail Safety Regulator charges Queensland Rail over Westwood train crash that killed worker

The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator has filed three charges over the 2021 incident, in which the locomotive hit a parked coal train and killed a man.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023