The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Cloncurry childcare centre's $150k salary package not enough to lure teachers to Queensland outback

This Queensland community has struggled to attract a childcare teacher for years. Despite a new $6 million facility in the works and a generous salary package on offer, no-one is interested.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Significant number of children admitted to Queensland Children's Hospital didn't have suncreen applied

Nearly 40 per cent of children admitted to a Brisbane hospital for sunburn didn't have sunscreen applied with parents underestimating the risks of sun exposure.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Neighbour killed in Queensland shooting Alan Dare farewelled at funeral, receive Queensland Police Service Medal

Alan Dare will receive a posthumous medal for bravery after he was gunned down in the deadly shootout on the Western Downs. Loved ones and police officers honoured the 58-year-old at a private funeral.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Queensland police reveal officers were following up warrant for Nathaniel Train as counter terrorism teams assist investigation

Queensland police reveal officers were following up an outstanding warrant for police shooter Nathaniel Train relating to a border breach from December 2021, as well as a missing person report, when they attended the Wieambilla property last week.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Firearms, knives seized from police killers’ home

Queensland Police have revealed more details about the extensive weaponry found at the scene of last week's deadly shooting.

The New Daily · Dec 22, 2022

Palmer offloads Yabulu refinery in Qld

Clive Palmer has called on the Queensland government to fully support the new owners of the Yabulu nickel and cobalt refinery, which he is offloading.

AAP · Dec 21, 2022

Man dies in Queensland boating accident

One man has died and a father and daughter have survived after a boat overturned during a fishing trip in Queensland's Moreton Bay.

AAP · Dec 21, 2022

Australia's famous sapphires and their colourful history starting in Queensland's Gemfields

Queensland's Gemfields is one of the world's most significant sapphire-bearing regions. It has produced some world-famous gems, including the largest black sapphire ever found.

ABC News · Dec 21, 2022

Biggenden rallies around family of father and daughter after remains found after shed fire

Police believe the bodies found in Queensland's North Burnett region are a 54-year-old man and his 10-year-old daughter, who were "well-loved" community members.

ABC News · Dec 21, 2022

Queensland police shooter was a wanted man

Wieambilla shooter Nathaniel Train was a wanted man when he, his brother and sister-in-law shot dead two Queensland police constables and a neighbour last week.

AAP · Dec 21, 2022