The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Row erupts as creaking health system poses serious risk

Patient wait times continue to climb while a maintenance backlog poses major threats, an audit report of one state's health system has found.

AAP · Jan 15, 2025

The prime minister started his unofficial re-election campaign in Queensland. It’s a telling political calculation

Queensland’s Bruce Highway is a bit like a 1980s family sedan: dated, worn in places, and often more than a little dangerous. But it’s also a necessary part of life for people just trying to get from A to B.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

‘Down but not out’: Queensland farmers end 11-year legal fight against New Acland coalmine expansion

Oakey Coal Action Alliance says it will still oppose ‘inappropriate’ mining after abandoning court appeal to stop New Hope Group’s project

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

Stormy, hot weather forecast for most of Australia with flash flooding risk in NSW and Queensland

BoM says expected storms in Brisbane and severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in Sydney due to lingering north-easterly winds

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2025

Odour inquiry doesn't clear the air for some residents

After years of enduring fetid odours in their backyard, residents of a Queensland city fear a new inquiry into health effects will only deliver a "half job".

AAP · Jan 10, 2025

Cold-case murder charge to be heard near body scene

The case of a man accused of killing his partner 27 years ago will return to court in a coastal town close to where police allege he committed murder.

AAP · Jan 9, 2025

Man extradited to Queensland from NSW over alleged 1997 murder of former partner initially ruled as suicide

Keith Lees charged with murdering Meaghan Rose whose body was found at the base of cliffs at Mooloolaba

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2025

Suspect returns 27 years after alleged cold-case murder

A man who allegedly evaded police across eastern Australia for 18 months has been extradited to face a murder charge over his partner's death in 1997.

AAP · Jan 8, 2025

Morning Mail: Trump victory certified, Trudeau quits as Canada’s PM, radical plan to ‘split’ cricket

Donald Trump’s election win is secured amid heavy symbolism four years after Capitol riot; rethink would see two series against England every three years

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6, 2025

Victorian Labor minister takes aim at Brad Battin over ‘terrible representation’ of women in shadow cabinet – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 6, 2025