The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Armed bank robber 'felt justified' in inflicting pain

One of the country's most prolific criminals has faced two of his victims nearly 30 years after he terrified them while holding up regional banks at gunpoint.

AAP · Sep 30

An EV sold every 100 seconds: Australian demand for electric cars more than doubles

A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30

Here are five of Australia’s top library influencers. One is a 72-year-old rare books librarian

Library and influencer: two words you’d probably never expect to see together. But today’s libraries and librarians are turning to social media to connect with their community in direct – and often hilarious – ways. Unexpected stars include a 72-year-old rare books librarian in Queensland and a career librarian in…

The Conversation · Sep 29

Australia 1-1 Brazil: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

The Socceroos have to settle for a draw as five-time world champions score a last-gasp goal to cancel out Irankunda’s stunning free kick

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

Vinícius Júnior et al land in unlikely outpost of Townsville as Brazil reboot begins

The Seleção’s rebuild after their latest World Cup exit begins against the Socceroos in a place better known for rugby league than joga bonito

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

800,000 bees stolen in Australia; thieves left honey and took colonies

More than 800,000 bees have been stolen from commercial hives across Far North Queensland in a series of unusual thefts that appear to have targeted the living colonies rather than their honey. The stolen bees belonged to at least three beekeepers on the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, with 44…

The Times of India · Sep 24

'Paid off': Cobbo named Queensland's best after promise

Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo justified his State of Origin recall by winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal at the QRL awards night.

AAP · Sep 24

Meet Daisha Auda, 15, first Torres Strait Islander to reach The Voice Australia grand final

Daisha Auda, an inspiring self-taught singer from Logan, Queensland, has carved her name in history on The Voice Australia. She is the first Torres Strait Islander artist to reach the grand final, defying the odds by overcoming elimination in the knockout rounds, where she was saved by another judge. Auda's…

The Times of India · Sep 23

How to Check a Tradie is Licensed and Insured

The moment you most need to check a tradesperson's credentials is the moment you are least likely to do it.

inkl · Sep 23

'Hunger for dreams': Cobbo follows cricketing great

Selwyn Cobbo wants to learn more about his famous great-great grandfather - Queensland fast bowler Eddie Gilbert - as he credits the Dolphins for his revival.

AAP · Sep 23