The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

NSW ready to take Origin grind to Maroons

One year after blowing Queensland off the park in State of Origin I, NSW are preparing to grind their way to victory over the Maroons in the 2022 series-opener.

AAP · Jun 7, 2022

Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park management plan cheered by Waanyi people

Waanyi native title holders hope a new management agreement for the popular Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park in Queensland will help them protect and showcase their culture.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

There will be an inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensic testing lab. Here's what the outcomes could be

Forensic biologist Kirsty Wright says there's "nothing anywhere in the world" like the DNA testing failures at the Queensland-run forensics lab. What could the consequences be for criminal cases?

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Queensland parliamentary inquiry highlights dramatic rise in ambulance call-outs for mental health emergencies

Harrowing evidence — from health services, advocates and people with lived experience of mental health issues — is heard by a parliamentary committee tasked with scrutinising Queensland's mental health system.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Russian giant sues Rio over Qld refinery

Russian companies have filed papers in the Federal Court arguing Queensland Alumina Limited had no right to cut them out of the business because of sanctions.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022

Subsidiary of Russian company sues Rio Tinto for cutting it out of Queensland alumina operation

Australia’s sanctions on oligarch Oleg Deripaska led to Rio Tinto taking responsibility for Gladstone refinery from Rusal subsidiary

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022

Why New South Wales' back three can blow Queensland away in the State of Origin opener

There is nothing Brian To'o likes more than running into people — and that could give New South Wales a serious advantage in the State of Origin opener, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Qld premier to delay integrity changes

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will wait for a report into government integrity before committing to any structural changes.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022

Queensland to hold inquiry into DNA testing at forensics lab amid accusations it failed victims

Minister acknowledges family of Shandee Blackburn, who was fatally stabbed in 2013 in a case that sparked calls for reform

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022

Maroons plan to topple NSW Panther clique

Daly Cherry-Evans will rely on his own solid spine combination to counter a Penrith-heavy NSW unit that proved too good in last year's State of Origin.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022