McDermott clashes with White in vital Wallabies trial Queensland Reds might be riding back-to-back Super Rugby losses but they will take confidence from the past as they welcome the Brumbies to Suncorp Stadium. AAP · Apr 5, 2023
Steve Irwin’s father leads push to stop would-be influencers entering crocodile habitat Bob Irwin calls on Queensland state government to introduce new offences for those who disturb the reptiles across the state The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023
Woman takes revenge on husband after he surprised her with unflattering tattoo Tegan Grove, 30, got revenge on her husband Jarrod, who she lives with in Queensland, Australia, after he hit headlines for getting an unflattering tattoo of her making an ugly grimace Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023
Easter trading hours: What’s open and what’s closed Over the Easter long weekend, some stores and shopping centres will be staying open to get any last minute shopping done. The New Daily · Apr 5, 2023
Man attacked by crocodile while sleeping on beach as creature grabs him by foot The man was sleeping on the sand when he was bitten on the foot and then travelled in the night to a hospital in Queensland, Australia, where he has since been discharged Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023
Hundreds of Queensland police disciplinary actions could be revoked following court of appeals decision Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has confirmed the cases will be reviewed, after the court of appeal determined the police service had been conducting disciplinary police proceedings in an "invalid way". ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
Hundreds of penalties against Qld police may be invalid Disciplinary actions against Queensland police officers are being reviewed after a court decision testing a technicality of internal processes. AAP · Apr 5, 2023
Crocodile bites man sleeping on Queensland beach as wildlife officers investigate A 65-year-old man is discharged from hospital after being bitten on the foot by a crocodile north of Port Douglas, with wildlife officers to attend the beach to confirm if a crocodile is in the area. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
Queensland police may be forced to reinstate 26 officers after disciplinary bungle Katarina Carroll says domestic violence matters are among ‘significant’ number of affected cases The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023
Setback for Wagner Corporation's Wellcamp airport as Virgin Orbit announces bankruptcy A US company that was due to launch rockets from Queensland files for bankruptcy, dealing a blow to a regional airport that was selected to be a base. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
Final panels installed at Queensland solar farm spruiked as nation's largest — part of state's 'transition to a renewable energy future' Construction is completed on a massive solar farm on Queensland's Western Downs, which has the capacity to power the equivalent of 235,000 homes. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
Explanation of voice can be improved, Qld premier says Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will talk to the prime minister about how information on an Indigenous voice to parliament can be better explained. AAP · Apr 5, 2023
Australia's largest solar farm close to operational With more than one million panels generating enough power for 235,000 homes, Australia's largest solar project is nearly up and running. AAP · Apr 5, 2023
Five hurricanes and 240 days later: Australian woman rows 14,000km solo across the Pacific Michelle Lee, a 50-year-old massage therapist, reached the Queensland coast on Wednesday after leaving Mexico on 8 August The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023
AAP · Apr 5, 2023 Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices Queensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts.
ABC News · Apr 5, 2023 Outback town of Bedourie becomes an island as Queensland flooding continues Bedourie's only bridge is a metre below the floodwater and the mayor says it will be weeks before supply trucks will be able to get into town.
AAP · Apr 5, 2023 High-profile rape suspect may call witnesses at hearing The defence counsel for a high-profile man accused of rape in Queensland may call on witnesses to testify in an attempt to prevent the matter going to trial.
ABC News · Apr 4, 2023 Will Queensland's proposed rental increase laws actually limit rent increases? Queensland landlords can now only raise the rent once a year — how does that compare with other states? And will it make the rent cheaper?
ABC News · Apr 4, 2023 New report reveals rent continues to rise across Queensland, with vacancy rates remaining near record lows The current market has forced people into larger or shared households as new property data reveals rent in Brisbane increased by 12.3 per cent in the last year.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2023 Wet Easter weekend expected as cold trough heads across Australia Sydney and Melbourne could both see showers, while thunderstorms are forecast in Queensland
ABC News · Apr 4, 2023 Calls grow to take back billionaire owner's lease of abandoned Great Barrier Reef island Bought for $5.68 million and once favoured as a getaway destination for celebrities, there are growing calls for a Hong Kong-based billionaire to be stripped of the lease for a tropical island in Far North Queensland that has fallen into disrepair.
The New Daily · Apr 4, 2023 Townsville fast becoming a place for foodies The north Queensland region’s has seen it become a place for foodies to take seriously. But it’s not only fine dining – Townsville has a diverse mix of cafes, bars and take-away options.
AAP · Apr 4, 2023 Pilot killed in rural Queensland helicopter crash The 65-year-old pilot's death comes just days after a couple and their unborn child were killed in a light plane crash near Proserpine.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2023 Queensland police bungle could render hundreds of officer misconduct rulings invalid Exclusive: court of appeal ruling into disciplinary procedures may mean sacked officers need to be reinstated or compensated
AAP · Apr 4, 2023 Walsh ready for Maroons debut: Lockyer Queensland selector Darren Lockyer says Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh would not be daunted by the Origin cauldron and highlighted a key area where he had improved.