The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Call for dialogue on Qld mine emissions

The Queensland coal sector has called for more clarity from the state government on its plans to lower emissions from existing coal mines.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022

State of Origin: Qld breaks Sydney drought as NSW denied in final seconds

Isaah Yeo came within a metre of scoring the equaliser for NSW in the final seconds before Qld held on for a gutsy 16-10 win in the State of Origin opener.

The New Daily · Jun 8, 2022

State of Origin I: New South Wales struggles with favouritism again as lessons of two years ago fail to sink in

New South Wales have always struggled with favouritism, and while they should have learned their lesson two years ago, the message is yet to sink in, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

‘Nobody knows about it’: Queensland police inquiry criticised for tight submission deadline

Domestic violence campaigners say new three-week timeline is better but still ‘not good enough’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2022

Remains found in Qld believed to be human

An investigation is under way after the discovery of suspected human remains on a remote track in Queensland's Glasshouse Mountains.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022

Qld law changes concern plastic surgeons

Plastic surgeons are concerned about the risk of Queensland's proposed health practitioner laws lifting a blanket national ban on testimonials.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022

Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022

Biloela Tamil asylum seeker family arrive in Brisbane after long-awaited trip back to Queensland

A decade-long immigration battle reaches a major milestone, with the Nadesalingam family arriving in Queensland as they travel to their adopted hometown of Biloela after four years in detention.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Qld police review 50 sexual assault cases

Police are revisting dozens of sexual assault cases in Queensland following the launch of an inquiry into the John Tonge forensics lab.

AAP · Jun 7, 2022

State of Origin I, 2022: Who, where, what time, and everything else you need to know ahead of New South Wales' clash with Queensland

With the 2022 State of Origin series about to begin, here's everything you need to know about the latest epic clash between New South Wales and Queensland.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022