Five Queensland regions in country's bottom 10 for wellbeing, national index finds The index looks at seven well-being indicators including wealth, employment, and work-life balance. ABC News · Apr 13, 2023
Australians are cashing in on rapid wind farm expansion, but it's tearing some towns apart Power and money are pitting neighbour against neighbour as one old farming community grapples with a new, rapidly growing industry. ABC News · Apr 13, 2023
Man went into 'survival mode' as he and girlfriend shot A Queensland man has denied he was shot because he tried to carry out an pre-planned attack on a Brisbane home while armed. AAP · Apr 13, 2023
Vaping inquiry in Queensland hears call for ban on disposable products, nicotine concerns Public health officials tell a parliamentary inquiry into vaping in Queensland more than 80 per cent of disposable vapes seized from stores on the Gold Coast illegally contain nicotine. ABC News · Apr 13, 2023
Man sentenced for 'frightening' attack over littering A 20-year-old Queensland man used a baseball bat to smash the windscreen of a 72-year-old man's car after he complained about a passenger littering. AAP · Apr 13, 2023
Afternoon Update: low jobless figure raises chances of rate hike; more dog attacks in Queensland; and Arnie in pothole mischief Cyclone Ilsa is expected to reach category 5 before it hits the WA coast, the highest severity level The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023
CFMEU gives Queensland hurry up over developer review A review into Queensland property developers should be expedited to tackle the "twin crises" of unaffordable housing and building insolvencies, a union says. AAP · Apr 13, 2023
Early-season flu spike prompts call to get vaccination The Queensland premier and chief health officer are urging residents to get flu jabs after more than 6300 influenza cases have been recorded this year so far. AAP · Apr 13, 2023
Dog attacks on three children and two adults sees Queensland review dangerous animal laws Government to reconvene taskforce after three people were injured in separate attacks on Wednesday The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023
Housing construction has fallen dramatically in Queensland – here's why In 2022 there were 35,000 homes that began construction in Queensland, which is down 22.1 per cent from 2021. ABC News · Apr 13, 2023
Qld seeks national policy as it weighs school phone ban As Queensland's education minister prepares to meet with her federal counterpart, there are signs the state could agree to ban mobile phones at schools. AAP · Apr 13, 2023
Brumbies machine rolls on, Fijian Drua next up The in-form Brumbies will look to replicate the form that saw them smash Queensland last weekend when they tackle Fijian Drua on home soil. AAP · Apr 13, 2023
Fisherman fined for hand-feeding wild dolphin at Tin Can Bay Queensland wildlife rangers have fined a fisherman for hand-feeding a wild dolphin off the coast of Tin Can Bay, less than three hours north of Brisbane. ABC News · Apr 13, 2023
Three children injured in Queensland dog attacks Several young children have been hospitalised after being bitten by dogs in separate incidents in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The New Daily · Apr 12, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2023 Queensland police warned internally multiple times that discipline system was being run in ‘concerning’ way Exclusive: legal concerns on way QPS handled discipline cases were raised more than two years before recent court of appeal ruling
ABC News · Apr 12, 2023 Queensland organic miso business Rice Culture wins President's Medal at Royal Easter Show The owner of the small company that has won the President's Medal at Sydney's Royal Easter Show says her staff always have their work done in time to pick their kids up from school.
AAP · Apr 12, 2023 Man 'intended to kill' while firing shots at couple Queensland man Brendyn Wade Clark used a .22 rifle to shoot a man five times and his girlfriend twice during a dispute over a stolen bike in 2019.
ABC News · Apr 12, 2023 Outback Queensland towns Blackall, Tambo turn to social media, offer $2 million bid to attract doctors A remote council hopes a social media video and a combined $2 million in salary packages will bring four doctors to its towns.
AAP · Apr 12, 2023 Wallam aiming for World Cup despite Firebirds woes Star goal shooter Donnell Wallam is making a case for Diamonds' Netball World Cup selection despite Queensland's winless start to the Super Netball season.
AAP · Apr 12, 2023 Cowboys need to eliminate 'catastrophic' errors: Hess Consistent errors early in the season are costing North Queensland who are now facing a fight to stay in contention for finals football.
ABC News · Apr 12, 2023 Mealybugs identified as cause of mysterious pasture dieback costing graziers billions in Qld, NSW For more than a decade, graziers across Queensland and northern New South Wales have been baffled by a mystery murderer in their paddocks, costing billions in lost productivity. But there's finally been a break in the case.
AAP · Apr 12, 2023 Tate defends Thorn, urges Reds to 'bring the dog out' Injuries and the historic nature of the Queensland Reds' trip to Samoa, where Moana Pasifika will play for the first time, have added to Brad Thorn's woes.
The New Daily · Apr 12, 2023 Small groups, very big experiences – the hidden holidays of Queensland Think a Queensland holiday and most people think theme parks and resorts.And there’s no doubt that’s an excellent choice for many travellers.But what if you wanted to see more — more out of the way spots, more deserted beaches, more remote hiking trails and more indigenous culture — with fewer…
AAP · Apr 12, 2023 Qld tobacco and vape amendments 'too little, too late' The Queensland government has heard public submissions into the illegal sale of tobacco and rising use of vapes across the state.
AAP · Apr 12, 2023 Struggle for Qld maternity staff detailed in FOI docs Maternity services in some Queensland towns were under stress last year due to a COVID-19 wave, documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws show.