The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Queensland eases alcohol restrictions for Cape York community amid trend away from prohibition

Equivalent of 12 cans of mid-strength beer can be carried in Pormpuraaw, leaving just five ‘dry’ communities

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022

Senior Queensland police officer Ray Rohweder back at work after allegedly misogynistic comments aired in inquiry

An inquiry in the Queensland Police Service earlier this year heard Chief Superintendent Rohweder allegedly called out: "Did she shut her legs on you?" at a "very formal" police event.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

Elderly man rescued after two days stuck in the mud on Carters Ridge property

An elderly man is rescued from his Queensland property after spending two days stuck in the mud following a mishap while working near a dam on his tractor.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

Elderly Qld farmer trapped in mud

An elderly Queensland farmer has survived being trapped in mud for two days after falling from his tractor.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Worry brews over Qld mine objection review

Environmental groups are concerned that a review of mining objections processes in Queensland could mean a smaller role for the state's Land Court.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Qld public health workers seek wage talks

Queensland doctors, health practitioners and administrative staff have accused the state government of avoiding wage talks.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Qld in demand as Census shows city exodus

Queensland recorded a net gain of 100,000 people moving from interstate in the past five years as Australians leave capital cities, Census data shows.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Qld to review state electricity generators

The Queensland government will review whether electricity generators can maintain "system reliability and security" during its planned renewables transition.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Queensland farmers targeting student lunch boxes as snack market booms

From snackable carrots to dried meat, lunch box products are big business in Australia and some farmers are trying to capitalise while ultimately making the lives of parents easier.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Queensland recorded a slight improvement in ramping and elective surgery statistics at the same time as COVID peaked

Fewer people presented to public emergency departments in July, August and September, but the number of patients who needed urgent care increased by 7 per cent.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022