Booze bans worry Queensland hoteliers ahead of Olympics A state's hotel association says "outdated" Good Friday pub trading laws must be changed ahead of the 2032 Games or the government risks an Olympic hangover. AAP · Apr 3
New cyclone threat looms for battered far north A potential cyclone is looming off the Australian east coast, threatening further devastation to a region still cleaning up from the last natural disaster. AAP · Apr 3
Extra fuel savings on the way after states end feud About $400 million of extra GST revenue as a result of the oil spike will be returned to motorists, despite the negative impact it will have on state buffers. AAP · Apr 2
Senior Queensland judge criticises ‘glacial’ years-long delays in serious criminal trials Exclusive: Justice Jim Henry published data from his own court revealing recent cases took more than a year to reach committal The Guardian - AU · Apr 1
Is the Fitzroy River a suitable venue for the Brisbane Olympics, given it’s home to crocodiles? Quite a few crocodile tears have been shed on the issue of the rowing and canoeing venue of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics. The Conversation · Apr 1
Dolphins battering ram rockets into Maroons frame Dolphins tearaway Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is closing in on a Queensland debut as he reveals why his World Cup representative plans tear at the heart strings. AAP · Mar 31
Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea Brittlestars, sea anemones and a catshark among new-to-science species collected during expedition off the Queensland coast The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Thunderbirds stay perfect with huge win over Firebirds The Adelaide Thunderbirds have produced a club-record Super Netball win after crushing the Queensland Firebirds by 27 goals in a defensive masterclass. AAP · Mar 29
Brisbane artist contacted by police over works that allegedly violate new Queensland hate speech laws James Hillier, known as Nordacious, told he could face jail time for some of his designs made in support of Palestine The Guardian - AU · Mar 28
Monumental Messa da Requiem opens Glasshouse Theatre After a life-changing experience seeing Verdi's Messa da Requiem, a Queenslander has found herself on stage for the first big production at Glasshouse Theatre. AAP · Mar 27
Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue A government has been slammed for sticking to its guns to host 2032 rowing at a crocodile habitat, with critics claiming the course will be a white elephant. AAP · Mar 27
'Hard, fast, very flashy': Reds tackle 28-year first A 100-game player for the Hurricanes, prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen is wrapping his head about returning as the "enemy" with the Queensland Reds. AAP · Mar 26
Kevin Costner set to begin filming new movie with Jake Gyllenhaal With the project due to shoot in Australia, actor Kevin Costner is set to begin filming a new movie with Jake Gyllenhaal. BANG Premier · Mar 25
Postman takes washed clothes out of the rain; CCTV footage captures the 'one in a million' moment A simple act of kindness can leave a lasting impression on them, and this video is proof of it. Although it was not his job, a postman took the washed clothes out of the rain at one of his delivery houses, and it is winning hearts. The kind gesture of… Times Life · Mar 25
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24 ‘Car brain’: Queensland government criticised for proposed age, speed and licence limits on ebikes Legislation may limit transport options for people who cannot drive and discourage those seeking relief from the fuel crisis
AAP · Mar 24 Billions for Rio smelter rescue hailed as 'slam dunk' An aluminium smelter will get billions of dollars in government funding to stay open and save thousands of jobs in the latest bailout of a metals manufacturer.
AAP · Mar 24 Man extradited to face historical armed robbery charges Alexander Robert MacDonald is behind bars facing 30-year-old bank robbery and hostage-taking charges after being extradited interstate.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23 Queensland government criticised over ‘absurd’ decision to appoint former police officer to Legal Aid board Barrister who represented Indigenous Palm Island community says appointing Darren Robinson to the Legal Aid board is a ‘slap in the face to the family of Mulrunji Doomadgee’
AAP · Mar 23 'Dodged a bullet': sigh of relief for cyclone-hit area Far north communities have escaped potential disaster after a direct hit from Tropical Cyclone Narelle as the clean-up continues.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22 Morning Mail: threats of escalation from US and Tehran; outrage over Legal Aid appointee; outsourced workers treated ‘like battery hens’ Iran threatens to destroy Middle East infrastructure; former detective joins Queensland’s Legal Aid board; outsourced ATO workers allege poor working conditions
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22 Queensland government ‘opens old wounds’ as police officer criticised after Palm Island riots appointed to Legal Aid board Exclusive: Townsville lawyer and former detective Darren Robinson’s appointment by attorney general Deb Frecklington has ‘brought back a lot of trauma’ for Indigenous community
AAP · Mar 21 Wallam sinks former team with super game-winner Diamonds goaler Donnell Wallam has hit the game-winning Super Shot to sink her former side as the Lightning beat Queensland rivals the Firebirds.
AAP · Mar 21 Queensland claim WNCL title to deny Healy farewell win Alyssa Healy has missed out on helping NSW to a WNCL title in her final competitive match, with Queensland putting up big numbers to claim the trophy.
AAP · Mar 21 Aussie golf ace closes in on rare title hat-trick In-form WA golf star Hannah Green enjoys a two-stroke lead entering the final round of the Australian WPGA Championship on Queensland's Gold Coast.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 Territorians in path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle told to take cover in bathrooms as storm intensifies Very destructive winds gusting up to 195km/h are forecasted, with major flooding expected in Katherine by Monday