The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Driver reviver shutdown triggers calls for Queensland roadside trivia boom

Outback travellers and one of Australia's top quiz masters are calling on the Queensland government to supercharge "fatigue zone trivia" after a controversial decision to axe driver reviver sites.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Queensland law bans gambling companies from claiming tax-free bonus bets. This is what it means for punters

Gambling companies use bonus bets to reel punters in. A Queensland law means they'll no longer be tax free.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Queensland to change laws to allow United Nations physical access to mental health in-patient wards

More than a month after the UN's torture prevention body was denied access to sites where people were detained, new laws will be introduced in Queensland to give inspectors greater access.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Queensland native title case makes history

Native title rights of five traditional owner groups across the Torres Strait and northern Cape York have been formally recognised by the Federal Court.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Outback Queensland council welcomes news of new Eromanga oil and gas exploration permits

Pure Energy gets the green light for a new gas exploration project north of Eromanga in outback Queensland.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

'Hooning' car filmed in gender reveal in Logan dismantled on steps of Queensland parliament

A car filmed doing burnouts in Logan last year as part of a gender reveal party is dismantled at the steps of Queensland's Parliament House in a demonstration of the government's new dangerous driving laws.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Queensland Police confirm Toyota Prado driven by Tea Wright-Finger found in bushland

Tea Wright-Finger was last seen on October 16 in north-west Queensland. Police have confirmed the four-wheel drive she was using has been found, but the 19-year-old is still missing.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

IVF treatment in outback Queensland requires couple to travel 12 hours for appointments

IVF is often the last chance many couples have to conceive a baby. For those living in the bush, isolation and a lack of support can make the often heartbreaking journey more challenging.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Climate protesters interrupt Qld premier

Ten Extinction Rebellion protesters have been kicked out of Queensland parliament after launching a protest while the premier was speaking about energy.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Heavy rains in Queensland bring relief to some drought-hit farmers, others count cost after flash floods

Following a wet few days in parts of the state, SES crews have been kept busy, with some infrastructure also destroyed. But the wet weather isn't going anywhere for a few days.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022