The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

‘Enabler’ of massacres: the push to reexamine the legacy of founding father Samuel Griffith

A university, electorate and suburb bear his name. But Griffith’s leadership came amid large-scale bloodshed

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2022

Is rooftop solar worth the investment?

Rising electricity bills have some people warming to the idea of solar power. So how much does it cost to switch to solar and how long will it take to pay off? We asked the experts.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

Inside Queensland's parliamentary annexe — home to a secret spa bath and set for a multi-million-dollar makeover

Complete with colourfully patterned carpet, a cushioned seat and city views, the secret spa remains under lock and key on the premier's level of the 24-storey parliamentary annexe that's set for a $41 million refurbishment.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

Qld police boss in court over jab mandate

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has testified for a second time at the trial of more than 70 police and health workers challenging jab mandates.

AAP · Jun 3, 2022

Blues back-three give NSW big advantage

The power of NSW's back-three threatens to swing the State of Origin series-opener in the Blues' favour, making 177 more metres per game than the Queenslanders.

AAP · Jun 3, 2022

Qld govt eyes budget deficit under $1.7b

Queensland can expect a budget deficit under $1.7 billion in 2022/23, but there will be two more years in the red before the books are back in black.

AAP · Jun 3, 2022

Queensland Medical Orchestra and Choir host anniversary fundraiser for doctors' mental health

Medical professionals utilising a creative outlet for their high-pressure jobs will take to the stage and play in an orchestra to help colleagues struggling with mental health.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

MacIntyre Wind Precinct's construction begins, soon to be Australia's largest wind farm

In Traprock country, west of Warwick, construction on the MacIntyre Wind Precinct has begun, soon to produce 1,026MW of energy to power up to 700,000 homes.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

'I said no' – Nie's refusal and the troubling question of Pacific slavery in Australia

In 1881 Nie (also known as Nai), a Pacific Islander woman, walked off “Virginia” plantation, south of Maryborough, in the colony of Queensland.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2022

Coolangatta businesses battling for return to normal months after Queensland-NSW border reopens

After enduring COVID, border closures and a blow from Mother Nature, businesses on the Queensland-NSW border are fighting for a return to normal.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2022