The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

'Harrowing' failures to track down horrific pedophile

Australia's worst pedophile should have been stopped long before he was finally caught and sentenced to life in prison, a review has found.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Notorious childcare paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith ‘could have been stopped’ five times during decades of offending

Queensland report details series of ‘missed opportunities’ over 20 years where action could have been taken to detect or stop abuse

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025

Queensland Museum accused of misleading teachers and children about the cause of climate change

Education program sponsored by Shell’s Queensland Gas Company is ‘climate obstruction dressed up as education’, advocacy group says

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025

Sydney records highest temperature in nearly two years amid heatwave as Tasmanian bushfires threaten homes

Heatwave warnings in place for parts of New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025

Will the government’s new gas reservation plan bring down prices? Yes, if it works properly

The Australian government is poised to introduce a new domestic gas reservation policy on the east coast. The plan is meant to tackle growing concerns around spiking gas prices and domestic supply. Large gas producers in Queensland export the vast majority of their gas to overseas buyers and long-reliable wells…

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025

K'gari’s unique ancient lakes once dried out. Could this happen again?

The lakes on the world’s biggest sand island, K'gari, are famous. Pivotal to the World Heritage listing of the Queensland island formerly known as Fraser Island, their turquoise waters feature in international tourism campaigns and social media posts.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Property Searches in Queensland: What Every Homebuyer Should Know

Buying a home in Queensland is exciting, but let’s be honest—it's also a little nerve-wracking.

inkl · Dec 3, 2025

Trump’s ratings recover a little after slump; Australian Labor retains large poll leads

Donald Trump’s net approval is up a little after a slump to a term low on November 23, as Republicans hold a federal seat at a special election. In Australia, Labor continues to hold large leads in federal polls, but received just 8.3% at the Hinchinbrook Queensland state byelection.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025

'Go nuclear': inquiry hears of rogue union's threats

An inquiry into a rogue union has heard allegations it sought to pressure a state's peak body to indefinitely delay a piece of legislation.

AAP · Dec 2, 2025

Copper theft is hitting building sites, street lights – and now phones. How do we stop it?

From causing a major phone outage to shutting down street lights across parks, suburbs and roads, copper theft has become a clear public safety risk.

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025