The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Paramedic's horror after being called out to own home to try to save son's life

Troy Heise was on his normal shift working as a paramedic in Queensland, Australia, when his wife Sarah dialled for help after their 12-year-old son Flynn was found unresponsive in the toilet

Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022

‘Blaming her for wanting a boyfriend’: assault victim with disability critical of Queensland police response

Inquiry into QPS attitudes to domestic violence also hears police failed to assist in instances of elder abuse

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022

Qld govt launches new innovation roadmap

The Queensland government hopes a new $142 million roadmap will transform the state into a hub for emerging innovation.

AAP · Jul 25, 2022

Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games athletes' village legacy could alleviate Queensland's housing shortage, architects say

Brisbane is grappling with a growing housing shortage and there are about 31,000 households on the social housing register. Some say plans for the 2032 Olympics could help alleviate the pressure in years to come.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents

Aged care providers warn of rising COVID-19 outbreaks in the sector, with active cases now numbering more than 9,500 among residents and staff.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Lions beat Suns in thrilling AFL Qld derby

Brisbane have overcome a dogged Gold Coast at the Gabba to scupper the Suns' AFL finals hopes with a 16.14 (110) to 14.9 (93) win in the Queensland derby.

AAP · Jul 23, 2022

Brisbane 2032 Marks 10 Years Out from Summer Olympics

Brisbane 2032 Olympic officials staged an event Saturday that not many other previous host cities have had the opportunity to celebrate: 10 years out until their Games begin. The east coast Australian city and capital of Queensland state was awarded the 2032 Games a year ago after the International Olympic…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022

Resources company has cattle industry in its sights, with plan for outback mine and MCP plant

Is the cattle industry's multi-million-dollar reliance on imported phosphorus about to change?

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Queensland graziers put goat meat on the menu as beef alternative in paddock-to-plate move

Fewer than 10 per cent of goat meat produced in Australia is consumed here, but graziers and chefs say the lean, red meat has a lot to offer as an alternative to beef.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

City dwellers with deep pockets look to Queensland's Southern Downs for tree change

Nestled a few hours' drive from the bustling lights of Brisbane, the Southern Downs is luring city dwellers with deep pockets to purchase multi-million-dollar properties such as Braeside Homestead.

ABC News · Jul 22, 2022