The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey vows to review 'rip off' parking invoices

Transport Minister Mark Bailey says he will take action after an ABC story highlighted frustration from Brisbane residents who were told to pay up after using inner-city car parks.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

Wild clay found in Queensland town of Mount Morgan used to make pottery

#Wildclay is a growing social media trend for potters interested in digging their own stash of clay instead of buying it bagged. So how do you find it?

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

A&E staff panic as patient arrives with snake bite AND deadly serpent that bit him

A man presented himself at the Hervey Bay Hospital in Queensland, Australia, on January 20 complaining of a bite before showing medics the offending reptile which he had captured in a jar

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023

Broker jailed for stealing clients' shares

Former Queensland stockbroker Roderick George Halligan stole $1.2 million in shares from clients and used fake documents to conceal the thefts for 12 years.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

NASA satellite images show greening effect of flooding in Queensland's Channel Country

The false-colour images show water flowing into parts of the state that were bone-dry just a month and a half ago, bringing with it increased vegetation.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

Qld govt keen on Copperstring takeover

The Queensland government has indicated it will take over a 1000-kilometre high voltage electricity transmission network in the northwest of the state.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Man who drowned near Crescent Head believed to be from Queensland

Police are investigating the drowning of a man near Crescent Head as lifesavers issue a safety warning ahead of the Australia Day public holiday.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

Queensland transport department to spend $60.7 million to improve bus, train safety

More safety barriers between passengers and bus drivers will be installed and additional network officers will begin patrolling public transport services.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

Qld man drowns at popular NSW surf spot

A Queensland man has become the 51st person to drown in Australia this summer after he was pulled unconscious from the water on NSW's mid-north coast.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Australians urged to ditch ‘tough on crime’ mindset for youth justice as it does not work

As Queensland cracks down on young offenders, experts fear ill-informed public sentiment is influencing policy

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023