The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Toyah Cordingley: Man arrested in India for allegedly killing Australian woman four years ago

Queensland offered largest reward in the history of the state for information

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

A Man’s Been Arrested In India Over The Alleged 2018 Murder Of Qld Woman Toyah Cordingley

Qld Police previously offered a $1M reward for information.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 25, 2022

Thousands of Queensland DNA crime scene samples went untested in controversial lab decision, inquiry hears

On its final day of public hearings, the Commission of Inquiry into forensic DNA testing in Queensland hears thousands of crime scene samples were not progressed for testing after a controversial 2018 change.

ABC News · Nov 25, 2022

New Delhi arrest over Qld Cordingley death

Queensland police are confident of a smooth extradition process after a man was arrested in India over the suspected murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

Suspect DNA method used for years in Qld

Problems with mould led to a change in the DNA gathering process at Queensland crime scenes, but no one verified its effectiveness, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

Queensland Land Court rules against Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal mine in landmark ruling

The Queensland Land Court rules human rights would be unjustifiably limited by a proposal to dig the state's largest coal mine in the Galilee Basin in Central Queensland.

ABC News · Nov 25, 2022

Australia’s fourth Covid wave likely to peak before Christmas, experts say

Rate of hospitalisations and infections ‘starting to taper’ in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022

Court rules against Palmer's Qld coal mine

The Land Court of Queensland says Clive Palmer's planned Waratah coal mine should be refused due to its impact on climate change and a nearby nature reserve.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

Clive Palmer’s Queensland coalmine will harm future generations, court finds in landmark climate ruling

First Nations challenge over Galilee mine approval succeeds in land court, but final decision rests with state government

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022

Qld to review sex offender detention law

A Queensland law allowing the indefinite detention or community supervision of sex offenders after they've served their sentences is set to be reviewed.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022