The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Filmmakers behind The Stranger, inspired by Daniel Morcombe case, 'callously disrespectful', parents say

The parents of murdered Queensland 13-year-old schoolboy Daniel Morcombe criticise the producers of a new Australian film, claiming it is "making money off a heinous crime" and is "disrespectful" to their son.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

Queensland police officer minimised domestic violence despite ‘punch-sized’ bruises, inquiry hears

Inquiry told threat to decapitate a dog and ‘clear photographic evidence’ of assault on woman downplayed

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022

Queensland Police 'one step closer' to finding Thor Morgan's killers after Harlaxton shooting

Police say they have linked two stolen cars to the killing of Thor Morgan, who died two months after being found with a gunshot wound to the head.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

Qld teachers ready to vote on wage offer

Members of the Queensland Teachers Union will soon vote on the state government's wages deal after nearly six months of negotiations.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

Luai not sorry for taunting KO'd Cobbo

NSW's Jarome Luai says he's got nothing to apologise for after he stood over Queensland's Selwyn Cobbo after the winger was knocked unconscious in Origin III.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

More women becoming jockeys in Queensland, but upgrades to equal facilities for men and women still needed

When Bonnie Thomson first became a jockey 25 years ago, she said it was a male-dominated industry where women often had to share the same facilities as men. But now that the majority of apprentice jockeys are women, where are they getting changed?

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

Queensland outlook bright after NSW plot own downfall in wild State of Origin decider

In one of the most physical encounters in years the Maroons held their nerve and forced the Blues to lose theirs

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022

Qld premier calls for national virus talks

Annastacia Palaszczuk says fellow premier Dominic Perrottet supports her call for a national cabinet meeting so leaders can be briefed on COVID-19.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

Firebirds hire premiership winner as coach

The Queensland Firebirds have appointed former premiership-winning player Rebecca Bulley as the Super Netball franchise's new head coach.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

BOM warns Queensland weather likely to get colder tomorrow as farmers deal with chilly winds

The chilly weather continued throughout Queensland today, but the Bureau of Meteorology warns it's only going to get colder tomorrow.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022