The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Man bitten by shark off Queensland’s Moreton Island in second attack in less than a month

Victim is in a stable condition at a Brisbane hospital with abdominal and leg injuries, authorities say

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2025

Warnings downgraded but out-of-control bushfires continue to burn in Victoria and Tasmania

Extreme fire danger and total bans declared for large parts of the east coast with sweltering temperature accompanied by hot and dry winds

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2025

Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline

A cyclone is almost certainly looming off the coast of Australia's rain-soaked north but forecasters say its path is still uncertain.

AAP · Feb 21, 2025

LNP release of Queensland corruption watchdog report ‘terrifying and petty’, Jackie Trad says

Former deputy premier criticises government’s use of parliamentary privilege to make public previously suppressed CCC report on her conduct

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2025

WA thrash Queensland to rise from foot of Shield ladder

Reigning champions Western Australia have climbed off the bottom of the Sheffield Shield ladder by downing Queensland by an innings and 12 runs at The Gabba.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Credit rating outlook downgrade rests in state's hands

A state government can fix a credit rating outlook downgrade in its first budget after an international agency identified "significant fiscal deterioration".

AAP · Feb 19, 2025

Fanning misses ton, WA on top of Queensland in Shield

Opening batsman Sam Fanning made 95 to place Western Australia in a strong position against Queensland at stumps on day two of their Sheffield Shield game.

AAP · Feb 19, 2025

Reds' muscle man De Lutiis given Super Rugby start

Queensland coach Les Kiss has backed Massimo De Lutiis to deliver after naming the super-strong 21-year-old to start in their Super Rugby Pacific opener.

AAP · Feb 19, 2025

Dearden gets new No.7 partner as Cowboys rope young gun

The off-season exits of three veterans has opened up the race for key North Queensland outside backs spots ahead of the Melbourne Storm trial.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

How to protect more Australian homes from the growing risks of floods, fires and other climate disasters

The cleanup is underway in northern Queensland following the latest flooding catastrophe to hit the state. More than 7,000 insurance claims have already been lodged, most of them for inundated homes and other structures.

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025