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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Expect more power price hikes – a 1970s-style energy shock is on the cards

Yesterday the Australian Energy Regulator increased the “default market offers” that apply to electricity retailers in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland by 8% to 18%, depending on type of tariffs and location.

The Conversation · May 26, 2022

Crackdown on 'disturbing trend' of Queensland prison inmates perpetrating domestic violence from behind bars

Domestic violence survivors have been sexually and physically assaulted in attacks orchestrated from behind bars by their estranged partners.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

‘Highly implausible’ that new Galilee Basin coalmines would be profitable, study finds

Report says Adani’s Carmichael mine in central Queensland seems ‘rather a political decision, not an economically driven one’

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022

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Mouse 'nibbled at man's hand as he slept' as thousands of rodents terrorise farms

Hundreds of mice are reportedly caught each day in towns throughout the North Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, with farmers and rural businesses battling to contain the problem

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022

‘Time for change’: Darren Chester confirms he will challenge Barnaby Joyce for Nationals leadership

Former veterans affairs minister says ‘it’s important we listen to the message we received over the weekend from the Australian people’

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022

Queensland MP shares story of child sexual abuse to 'give a voice' to other survivors

Queensland MP Melissa McMahon reveals her harrowing experiences as a victim of child sexual abuse in a bid to raise awareness and inspire other victims to speak out.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Employed, reliable and turning 60 - Barbara never thought she would be homeless

Homeless issue could change how Queenslanders should live.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

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Whistleblowers' and journalists' sources protected under 'shield laws' passed in Queensland

The laws – known as shield laws – prevent journalists from being compelled to reveal the identity of their sources during court proceedings, and come as part of a package of reforms passed in Queensland Parliament today.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Qld MP reveals harrowing sexual abuse

Queensland Labor MP Melissa McMahon has revealed confronting details of her own childhood abuse, saying she was first raped at the age of five.

AAP · May 26, 2022

How to book your free influenza vaccine in Queensland

A free flu shot announcement has driven a "tremendous uptick" in demand across Queensland. Here's how to find an appointment.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Qld eyes new laws before Bris casino opens

Proposed changes to Queensland's gambling laws are designed to help prevent criminal influence in the state's casinos, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says.

AAP · May 26, 2022

'Doomscrolling' gives pain in thumb as physiotherapist warns overusing devices causes RSI

Queensland physiotherapist Lizzy McCowan says RSI in thumbs is becoming more common, and it is all to do with how much time we spend on devices.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Citipointe Christian College referred to Queensland Human Rights Commission over controversial enrolment contract

Families launch a discrimination complaint with the Queensland Human Rights Commission against Brisbane's Citipointe Christian College after an "unthinkable" enrolment contract denounced homosexuality and stipulated students could only enrol on the basis of their "biological sex".

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Three meningococcal disease cases confirmed in Cairns, connected to St Mary's Catholic College

Two people are receiving treatment for the disease in hospital and Queenslanders have been urged to watch out for signs and symptoms, including rashes, fevers and headaches.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

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AAP · May 26, 2022

Bronco Carrigan's titanic Origin audition

Pat Carrigan can make a final push for Origin inclusion in a crowded Queensland field when Brisbane host Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.

AAP · May 26, 2022

Man pleads guilty to 'bizarre' Qld attack

A man who stabbed an elderly woman and her son while buying a printer in Queensland has pleaded guilty over the "bizarre" knife attack.

AAP · May 26, 2022

Almost half Qld ambulance patients ramped

Almost half of all Queensland patients were ramped in ambulances for more than 30 minutes in the March quarter.

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022

Queensland to ban Nazi swastikas and strengthen hate crime laws

Palaszczuk government accepts and will implement 17 recommendations of report including banning hate symbols and addressing online vilification

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AAP · May 26, 2022

Coal prices, floods push up power prices

Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022

Citipointe college referred to Human Rights Commission over withdrawn student enrolment contracts

Queensland school says it has now abandoned anti-gay and anti-trans contracts and ‘statement of faith’

AAP · May 26, 2022

Qld grants rebates for soaring power bills

Queensland households will receive a rebate on their power bills as the premier admits surging electricity costs are forcing people to make "difficult choices".

AAP · May 26, 2022

Greens slam Qld casino alcohol rules

The Greens have slammed a Queensland government plan to exempt casinos from new restrictions on venues aimed at preventing alcohol-fuelled violence.

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022

Australian households face steep power bill increases as generation costs soar

Customers in NSW could see power bill increases of up to 18%, South Australia almost 20% and parts of Queensland could see rises of 12%

AAP · May 26, 2022

Citipointe referred to Queensland HRC

Parents and ex-students of Citipointe Christian College will file complaints with Queensland's Human Rights Commission over the school's enrolment contracts.

AAP · May 25, 2022

Qld to join Vic with Nazi, hate symbol ban

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will introduce a bill to ban the public display of hate symbols such as the Nazi flag in Queensland.

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