The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Maroons bolters Mann, Plath get coach Slater tick

Billy Slater says Queensland hopefuls Max Plath and Kurt Mann are showing habits in their game that are "Origin worthy" as the duo enter selection frame.

AAP · Apr 11, 2025

Four milestones add extra spice to Reds-Brumbies derby

Two players will rack up 100 games for their state, while another two 50 each in a special Queensland versus ACT Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific derby.

AAP · Apr 11, 2025

‘Every year matters’: Queensland’s critically endangered ‘bum-breathing’ turtle battles the odds

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025

How deep are the Greens’ roots in Brisbane? Three seats will tell the tale in 2025

Capturing the seats of Brisbane, Ryan and Griffith was a stunning success for the Greens. But Labor and the LNP believe voters have not warmed to the minor party since 2022

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025

State rewiring energy future as project blows out again

Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.

AAP · Apr 7, 2025

Donations boost for flooded region as Aussies step up

Donations to flood-stricken communities are streaming in as outback residents face a huge clean-up after record flooding.

AAP · Apr 7, 2025

98% of Queensland prawn areas at risk of inundation by rising seas this century

As climate change wreaks havoc with the world’s oceans, future production of fish, crustaceans and other aquatic organisms is under threat.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

How historic is what we’re seeing in the Queensland floods? It’s hard to grasp the full magnitude

This weather event has not been seen on this scale since European colonisation. Why has it happened now?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025

Rebranding Peter Dutton: has he done enough to shed ‘heartless hard-ass’ image to win top job?

The federal election will test whether voters accept the divisive politician has softened into a national leader

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2025

Daylight saving is about to end – and businesses on NSW-Queensland border are celebrating

When clocks go back it means clarity on opening hours and reservation times for customers between states, Tweed Heads cafe owner says

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025