The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

A shortage of social housing is forcing women to stay in violent relationships, an inquiry into Queensland Police's response to domestic violence has heard.

A one-off bonus payment to guard against rising inflation has been included in the latest pay offer being considered by Queensland teachers.

Queensland hospitals are so overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, burnt-out health workers are taking leave to cope with pandemic stress, while ongoing elective surgery delays are starting to result in late cancer diagnoses, doctors warn.

Experts say data could help convince public to get booster shots as state’s Covid hospitalisations reach record levels

Air taxi company Wisk says it could fly passengers between Olympic venues if it receives necessary approvals

North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo says Tom Dearden's State of Origin experience could take his game to new heights heading into NRL finals.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says wearing masks indoors will help save lives, but neither she nor acting Chief Health Officer Peter Aitken are advocating a return to a full mask mandate. The AMA says mandates are "likely to be necessary" as recommendations alone don't change behaviour.

Wild winds and dangerous surf warnings are in place for much of Queensland's coastline, as an east coast low develops in the Coral Sea.

A powerful offshore weather system could bring dangerous surf conditions and coastal erosion to southern Queensland and northern NSW.