The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

BOM forecasts heavy rain over Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia as flash flooding continues in NSW

Victoria and Tasmania are forecast to receive the brunt of the torrential rain this time around but the flooding continues in NSW. Here's what to expect near you.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Queensland public transport on a slow return trip but Brisbane roads carrying more vehicles

As working from home becomes the norm for many, public transport and daily vehicle trips are experiencing changes across Queensland and Brisbane.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Government urged to reject plan to release CSG wastewater near ‘bum-breathing’ turtle’s Queensland habitat

An independent expert report found Santos’ proposed releases could have ‘major impacts’ in the Dawson River

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2022

Contamination concern at Qld forensic lab

For the past two years a scientist has noticed something strange at Queensland's forensics lab, as more bone samples show mixed DNA instead of a single source.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

Push to have Queensland hospitality venues declare imported seafood on menus

Queensland hospitality venues would have to label imported seafood on their menus under proposed changes to legislation set to be debated this week.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Qld green groups seek new forest plan

A coalition of conservation groups has launched a campaign calling for the Queensland government to draw up a plan to halt deforestation in the state.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

Paradise Dam wall raise funds not allocated in federal budget as farmers brace for summer rain

Queensland farmers are worried the restoration of a lowered dam wall is taking too long as they prepare for a wet summer.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Crowding in Townsville's youth detention centre sees children detained in adult watchhouses

The Children's Court of Queensland has heard a teenage girl was detained in an adult watchhouse due to crowding in a youth detention facility.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Bureau of Meteorology severe weather outlook. What does it mean for each state and territory?

Covering October to April, the Bureau of Meteorology's outlook warns of an increased risk of widespread flooding for eastern and northern Australia.

ABC News · Oct 10, 2022

Truck driver extradited to NSW over crash that killed six-year-old Rian Strathdee

A truck driver will arrive in Sydney on Tuesday night after a Queensland court agreed to an extradition request from NSW police investigating the death of six-year-old Rian Strathdee in a fatal hit and run crash 18 years ago.

ABC News · Oct 10, 2022