Central Queensland woman refused bail after facing court over alleged Luke Combs ticket scam A Moranbah woman appeared in court this week after allegedly scamming thousands of dollars from country music fans. ABC News · Oct 19, 2022
Queensland Optus hack victims lodge driver licence renewal applications Queensland Transport branches have experienced their busiest day on record after the latest round of communications from Optus about its massive data breach. ABC News · Oct 19, 2022
End of rental scheme a major risk for Qld On the eve Queensland's housing summit, the state government has warned 10,000 homes will be less affordable when a federal subsidy scheme ends. AAP · Oct 19, 2022
Homeless women say Queensland's housing summit must consider real solutions to crisis as families grow desperate Two Brisbane women reveal their harrowing experiences living under a bridge in the inner-city ahead of the state government's housing summit to address the crisis. ABC News · Oct 19, 2022
Renshaw drops anchor as Bulls, Blues toil Matt Renshaw has reminded Australian cricket of his patience, batting through the second day of Queensland's Sheffield Shield clash with NSW. AAP · Oct 19, 2022
Consumers taking out loans for lemons as dodgy used car sales rise in Queensland Michelle took out a $10,000 loan to buy her dream car in April, but a week later it was at the mechanics with a major oil leak and she was left paying a loan for a vehicle she cannot use. ABC News · Oct 19, 2022
Heavy rainfall thrills central Queensland cattle producers — but it's a different story for some growers After almost 150 millimetres was recorded in some parts of the Central Highlands overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology says rainfall records for October have been broken. ABC News · Oct 19, 2022
BHP 'well-positioned' for more uncertainty Amid tricky global conditions, mining giant BHP is backing itself to win long-term from the mega-trends of decarbonisation and electrification. AAP · Oct 18, 2022
Queensland housing crisis a 'perfect storm' hitting young people and baby boomers the hardest From young mums to disability pensioners, Queenslanders are feeling the devastating impacts of the housing crisis due to a crippling lack of affordable stock — so what are the solutions? ABC News · Oct 18, 2022
Mystery object that looks extremely rude washes up on beach leaving woman baffled The woman posted a video on TikTok showing the bizarre-looking appendage washing up on the shore of an island off the coast of Queensland, Australia Daily Mirror · Oct 18, 2022
Zachary Rolfe failed to declare ‘violent’ behaviour when applying to join police, court documents show Rolfe, who was acquitted over death of Kumanjayi Walker, was banned from applying to Queensland police over ‘integrity breach’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022
Qld forensics lab was 'toxic' workplace The forensics lab at the centre of a Queensland inquiry has been described as an unhappy, stressful and dysfunctional place to work. AAP · Oct 18, 2022
NSW fight back in Shield against Bulls NSW finished the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland on 9-246 after the Bulls' pacemen had them on the ropes at 3-16 early. AAP · Oct 17, 2022
Qld to probe short-term rental home market The Queensland government has launched a probe into the state's short-term rental market ahead of a housing crisis summit later this week. AAP · Oct 17, 2022
ABC News · Oct 17, 2022 Pancreatic cancer carers report gaps in support, as new app aims to reduce strain The heartbreaking news that her father had pancreatic cancer came with an onslaught of pressure and demands. Now a new app aims to reduce the strain on carers adjusting to the role.
ABC News · Oct 17, 2022 Great Sandy Marine Park fisheries could shut down and seafood prices increase if zoning plan goes ahead Queensland fishers say plans to increase green zones in the Great Sandy Marine Park will sink their multi-generation businesses and retailers say seafood prices could spike in the lead-up to Christmas if the plans go ahead.
Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 Desperate search after whole family vanishes including children aged 5, 8 and 9 Jessie Lee James and Timothy Kratzke were reported missing in Queensland, Australia, without making any contact to friends in the last 48 hours
ABC News · Oct 17, 2022 Queensland BOM weather forecast includes heavy rainfall, severe storms and heatwave warnings Storms are expected to bring wind, rain, and hail across the state this week as the bureau issues a flood watch for southern and eastern parts and a heatwave warning for the state's north.
ABC News · Oct 17, 2022 Queensland growers prepare for wet harvest with 'high impact weather' forecast A weather system set to hit southern Queensland this week could bring up to 100 millimetres of rain, destructive winds and the potential for giant hail.
ABC News · Oct 17, 2022 Week-long drenching to worsen flood crisis across Australian eastern states A prolonged rain event across eastern Australia is likely to cause flooding rain from central Queensland to Tasmania this week. Here's a breakdown of what it could look like.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022 Queensland considers stronger regulations after students quizzed over teacher’s living arrangements Grace Grace says schools should be ‘supportive environments’, after Livingstone Christian college principal’s investigation
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022 Queensland housing minister urges compassion after ‘appalling’ call to raise rents by 20% Leeanne Enoch says email sent to landlords by Brisbane agent comes amid ‘unprecedented pressures’ on market
AAP · Oct 17, 2022 Paradise Dam funds guaranteed: Qld govt The Queensland government says the federal Labor government has guaranteed $600 million in funding for the Paradise Dam promised by its coalition predecessor.
ABC News · Oct 17, 2022 Authorities slam 'disgusting' illegal dumping as rubbish piles up in Townsville A barnacle-covered car, fridges, nappies and drug paraphernalia are among the items recovered by rangers and volunteers at an environmental reserve in North Queensland.
ABC News · Oct 17, 2022 BOM forecasts severe thunderstorms as another round of rain heads for already flooded east A stormy system is set to bring yet another round of wet weather to the already flooded east. So what's it going to be like near you and when will the rain and floods end?