The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Far north Queensland mayors to front youth crime probe

A Queensland inquiry is set to hear feedback on the state's youth justice bill from two far north mayors, an Indigenous think tank and a barrister.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Rajwinder Singh faces Melbourne court for extradition hearing over alleged murder of Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach

Rajwinder Singh, the prime suspect in the alleged murder of Far North Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley has been extradited from India back to Australia to face trial. It brings the years-long investigation that rocked the Cairns community one step closer to being heard in court.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Sonya Gapes penalised $160,000 for animal cruelty offences in north Queensland

The RSPCA seized 111 dogs, cats and birds from Sonya Gapes's care after discovering the animals were being kept in "varying degrees of filth and discomfort".

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Steve Irwin's father, Bob Irwin, calls for change after croc that attacked man and dog shot

Bob Irwin says he's sick of seeing crocodiles culled after attacks he believes are caused by people taking unreasonable risks. He and other conservationists want to see an investigation into an incident in Queensland last week that left a man in hospital and a crocodile dead.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Queensland judge to receive apology after department refused to detail solitary confinement of boy, 13

Department boss says staff initially declined request to provide information due to ‘incorrect advice’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Qld youth crime 'doesn't justify' rights override

Queensland's Human Rights Commission, Law Society and Bar Association have major concerns with proposed laws targeting children who commit crimes.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Queensland boy held in solitary confinement in breach of youth justice laws, court hears

A 13-year-old Queensland boy was confined to his cell for 20 hours or more for 78 days, a court hears.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Victoria won't follow Qld on pill-testing site trial

Premier Daniel Andrews has ruled out Victoria embarking on a pill-testing trial after Queensland flagged plans to roll out a site within the next six months.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Qld Greens push plans to end fossil fuel industry

The Queensland Greens will table legislation to ban new coal and gas projects and exports by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Stonemason says silicosis risk can be managed as ministers meet to discuss ban

A Far North Queensland stonemason says there has never been a case of silicosis among his staff because his business insists on strict safety protocols. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says if a ban is introduced it will not come into effect for at least 12 months.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023