The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Car registration plates cloned with 3D printers and used to commit crimes

Police say criminals are increasingly using 3D printers to make false numberplates and commit crimes.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

‘Our fate rests on efforts like this’: the family restoring precious rainforest to its former glory

The mass clearing of Queensland tropics in the 20th century – and the force of cyclones – won’t deter an attempt to regenerate ancient growth

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023

City dogs learn new tricks as hobby mustering trend on the rise at sheep dog trials

It's a competition that's steeped in Australian tradition, but sheep dog trials in rural Queensland are receiving increased interest from urban dog owners.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Renowned playwright skewers refugee treatment

David Williamson's Family Values has premiered at Queensland Theatre, with an updated version that looks at refugee treatment under the new government.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Vet in gang, sleeping on floor 'for protection' in jail

An ex-soldier had to join a gang and sleep on the floor with his head near a toilet for protection in a Queensland maximum security prison, a court has heard.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Rockhampton trainer, jockey banned after stewards rule pair failed to give retired horses enough food

Queensland racing officials issued the six-month disqualification after stewards visited a Rockhampton property and found the horses in poor health and in need of proper care.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

Gold Coast crackdown uncovers 250 unregistered Airbnbs, but it's just tip of the iceberg

The secret short-term rental market is cheating councils out of millions and exacerbating the housing shortage.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

Expanding lobbyist capture under consideration in Qld

The Queensland Government is taking a cautious approach to crime and corruption recommendations to expand who is captured by the state's lobbying laws.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Snow and sweat as extreme weather divides Australia

Summer snow has fallen in the high country in southern Australia, while Queensland is sweltering through another hot and humid day.

The New Daily · Feb 3, 2023

Police ministers to work on national gun register

National cabinet has agreed to the need for an increase in information sharing about guns across states and territories after a fatal Queensland shootout.

AAP · Feb 2, 2023