The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

'Too old': what Peter Dutton won't be doing next

Former coalition leader Peter Dutton has been feted by the Liberal National Party at a rare public appearance, sparking questions about his political future.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

‘Gender ideology’, quotas and anti-discrimination laws on the agenda for Queensland LNP state conference

Despite premier David Crisafulli’s wish for his party to maintain a moderate outlook, members have presented a number of divisive social issues for debate this weekend

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Labor rebounds to leads in Victorian and Queensland Resolve polls

Victorian and Queensland state Resolve polls both show Labor rebounding from big deficits to now lead. In Tasmania, Josh Willie from the left faction replaces Dean Winter as Labor leader.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025

Former F1 Star Daniel Ricciardo Rushed To Hospital After Dirt Bike Crash In Queensland

The eight-time Grand Prix winner was reportedly in good spirits despite his injury.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 17, 2025

Can crocodiles and canoeists coexist at Australia’s 2032 Olympic Games?

As world’s largest living reptile reclaims the Fitzroy River in Queensland, some say athletes shouldn’t worry while others warn against ‘running the gauntlet’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

Rain and storms forecast for much of Australia’s east coast for every day next week

Meteorologist says while there is disagreement over how much rain will fall, the general consensus is NSW and Queensland will have another wet week

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

Aftershocks expected after south-east Queensland shaken by 5.6-magnitude earthquake

Quake occurred on Saturday morning at Kilkivan, about 170km north of Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

Rare ‘brain-eating amoeba’ detected in drinking water supplies in Australia

Naegleria fowleri is one of the world’s most dangerous water-borne microorganisms

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Australian teenager who fatally stabbed British woman wins appeal to reduce sentence

His sentence has been reduced by almost 18 months

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

A rare ‘brain-eating amoeba’ has been detected in Queensland water. Can I catch it by drinking tapwater? Or in the shower?

One of the world’s most dangerous water-borne microorganisms, commonly called a “brain-eating amoeba”, has recently been detected in two drinking water supplies in south-west Queensland.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2025