The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Queenslanders now have the right to die

Queenslanders suffering a disease, illness or medical condition that is advanced, progressive and terminal can now ask for medically-assisted death.

AAP · Dec 31, 2022

Soldiers Hill man charged with attempted murder in 'domestic violence offence' at Mt Isa

A north-west Queensland man is charged with several offences in what police describe as a "domestic violence offence" after two people suffer multiple stab wounds in Mt Isa on Friday night.

ABC News · Dec 31, 2022

Qld man tried to kill partner, police say

A 23-year-old Queensland man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his partner multiple times and then attacking a man in a home.

AAP · Dec 31, 2022

Qld urged to bring in New Year's legally

The government has told Queenslanders to enjoy the more than 130 licensed fireworks displays planned for New Year's Eve rather than risk injuries or fines.

AAP · Dec 30, 2022

Police investigating death of two-year-old girl in North Mackay

Queensland police say the child was taken to the Mackay Base Hospital by her mother and tests are being conducted to determine her cause of death.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022

Qld police probe toddler's sudden death

Queensland police have launched an investigation into the cause of the sudden death of a two-year-old girl at Mackay in the state's north.

AAP · Dec 30, 2022

Queensland government's $10m engine-immobiliser plan to stop car theft 'not worth it', RACQ says

Plans to install thousands of engine immobilisers to prevent car theft in north Queensland have been dismissed by the RACQ as "worthless".

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

Queensland government invests $12m to make holiday destinations more accessible to visitors living with disabilities

Travel can be difficult for people living with disabilities, but Queensland wants to change that with accessibility upgrades and awareness-raising across the state's holiday destinations.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

Youth crime victims speak out amid calls for victims' minister in wake of Emma Lovell's stabbing in North Lakes

The tragedy of Emma Lovell's alleged murder prompts other victims of youth crime to speak out and demand further action from the Queensland government, including calls for a victims' minister.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

Matt Wright's bail conditions changed over charges relating to fatal helicopter crash

The 43-year-old will now be required to give notice if he plans to travel outside of Queensland for the next three months, as he faces a series of charges relating to an investigation into a fatal helicopter crash in February.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022