The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Discovery of century-old headstone reveals tragic tale centred around Australia's smallest town

A grave belonging to an eight-year-old girl discovered near Australia's smallest town sparks a quest to uncover the past that takes some heart-rending twists.

ABC News · Jul 30, 2022

Cowboys search for Hammer time answer

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is trying to work out how he can get electric flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow into the game while consigned to a bench role.

AAP · Jul 30, 2022

Ruby Edwards's brother born days after the Queensland toddler died with COVID-19

The mother of toddler Ruby Edwards who died last Sunday after contracting COVID-19 gives birth to a baby boy, with the family saying the newborn brings the promise of happier times.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Queensland Health to review medical costs for sexual assault victims by end of year

Organisation says fees for treatment of injuries, MRIs and STI testing for people without medicare would be reassessed

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022

Soaring gas prices help Origin Energy net $1.59bn from Queensland pipeline

Revenue at Australia Pacific LNG doubles in 2021-22, prompting renewed calls for a windfall tax

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022

Patients left waiting outside emergency departments for longer in Queensland as satellite hospitals delayed

Ambulance ramping is worsening in Queensland amid the latest COVID wave, as it's revealed satellite hospitals designed to lessen the load on emergency departments won't be ready until the end of next year.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Qld to tackle limited abortion access

Queensland's government is looking to expand access to abortion, with many in the state's regions having to travel to Brisbane for a surgical termination.

AAP · Jul 29, 2022

More First Nation kids placed in Qld care

The over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Queensland's child protection system continues to grow, new data shows.

AAP · Jul 29, 2022

‘Shit area, shit house’: Queensland police officer allegedly told not to waste time investigating woman’s death, inquiry hears

Survey of 53 QPS officers revealed ‘prettier’ domestic violence victims more likely to receive attention from police, inquiry hears

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2022

Hiring family 'common' at Qld health body

It was common for family to be hired at Queensland's biggest public hospital service before an alleged nepotism scandal, a court has heard.

AAP · Jul 28, 2022