The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Southern Queensland cops latest soaking

A major flood warning is current for southeast Queensland's Macintyre River, which is expected to peak at up to 9.9 metres at Goondiwindi.

AAP · Oct 23, 2022

Flood warnings in place in Australia’s eastern states, with predictions the wet weather could persist until the middle of next week

Bureau warns of renewed flooding across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2022

Qld plan to crack down on child offenders

The Queensland government wants to introduce laws to give police greater powers to inspect the digital devices of child sex offenders.

AAP · Oct 23, 2022

E-scooter safety: Australian states and territories under pressure after spate of fatal crashes

After three riders died in September and injuries rise, doctors are pushing for better helmet compliance and a rethink on regulations

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2022

As Jim Chalmers prepares for the challenges ahead, these loyalties will help sustain him

Behind the doctorate, drive and disarming drawl of Jim Chalmers lies a treasure chest of friendships, David Fagan writes.

The New Daily · Oct 22, 2022

Late rugby league great Paul Green revealed to have suffered severe form of brain disease linked to head knocks

Post-mortem brain scans on late Queensland football great Paul Green reveal he suffered one of the most severe forms of a progressive brain disease that is linked to repeated head knocks and may have contributed to his death in August.

ABC News · Oct 22, 2022

Property owner found not guilty of obstructing volunteer firefighter, as RFS legal status questioned

A Queensland magistrate has dismissed an obstruction charge levelled against a property owner who assaulted an on-duty RFS volunteer, saying the firefighter lacked legal authority to enter the man's land.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

BOM warns south-east Queensland to be battered with severe weather overnight as councils issue emergency alerts

Thousands of residents across south-east Queensland are told to prepare for flash flooding and severe weather overnight as several councils issue emergency alerts.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

How are Wivenhoe Dam water releases ahead of the wet season going?

Wivenhoe Dam is located on the Brisbane River in the Somerset Regional Council area, and along with Lake Somerset, it supplies 70 per cent of south-east Queensland's water supply.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Forensic scientists did not look at photos when evaluating DNA evidence, Queensland inquiry hears

Commissioner Walter Sofronoff KC said the lab was run like a production line where DNA analysts would process a sample without knowing whether it was blood, semen or saliva.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022