Queensland court hears alleged rape victim told accused Sunshine Coast doctor she did not want sex
A court has heard a woman made it clear to a doctor accused of raping her on their first date that she did not want…
Breakthrough in Queensland cold case as man assists police over 2013 disappearance of woman known as Ms Bernard
Police have had a breakthrough in one of Queensland's most baffling cold cases, questioning a man in relation to the disappearance of a young woman…
Inland Queensland farmers spared major damage from Cyclone Kirrily but some miss out on rain
There were fears it would bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall but graziers in north-west Queensland say the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has, so…
Man who made chance fossil discovery in outback Queensland named Local Hero in 2024 Australian of the Year Awards
The man behind a chance fossil discovery that saw palaeontologists flock to outback Queensland, making it a now-famous dinosaur hotspot, has been named Australia's Local…
Birdsville breaks Queensland record for hottest January day with 49.4C temperature
An outback town has recorded Queensland's hottest January day of all time and cemented its ranking as one of the top four warmest locations in…
Ultra-rare ‘punk ant’ with Sid Vicious-like mohawk photographed in Far North Queensland
In 1977, the Sex Pistols set the world on fire with their incendiary punk rock war cry God Save the Queen.It would have made the…
Two dead in horror plane smash as light aircraft crashes at golf club in Queensland
A HORROR plane crash left two men dead as the emergency services rushed to help. The light aircraft crashed near the town's golf club on…
Major survey of Queensland marine turtles reveals sex ratio changes and northern nesting site losses
A tropical sea breeze blows as a boat zips around the calm, crystal clear waters of North Queensland, but those on board are not here…
Police arrest Queensland woman over alleged wedding dress Ponzi scheme worth more than $100,000
Queensland police have arrested a 53-year-old Beaudesert woman on fraud charges in relation to an alleged wedding dress Ponzi scheme worth more than $100,000.Key points:Police…
Rinky Hijikata through to Brisbane International quarter-finals after win against Tomas Machac
Rinky Hijikata won a fluctuating three-setter against Tomas Machac to join at least two other Australian men in the Brisbane International quarter-finals.Key points:Rinky Hijikata will…
From axing MPs’ first class flights to navigating Mabo, 1993 cabinet minutes show how Wayne Goss governed
Thirty years ago, the veil of secrecy over confidential cabinet documents that informed decision-making at the highest levels of the Queensland government was under threat.Key…
Weekly news quiz: A man rescues people from a roof in the Queensland floods, a sheep shearer sets a new world record and Neil the seal makes his return
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Tourists encouraged to keep bookings in Far North Queensland after flood disaster
As clean-up efforts continue in Far North Queensland following this week's flooding disaster, tourism operators have called on visitors to keep their bookings.Key points:Most operators…
No respite for Far North Queensland as record rainfall forecast to continue
Far North Queensland has suffered some of its worst flooding in decades as forecasters warned residents to expect more record rainfall on Monday.Key points:Rain pelting…
Major flooding in Far North Queensland as remnants of Cyclone Jasper dump heavy rain
Heavy rain is continuing to batter Queensland's far north, causing heavy flooding in low-lying areas as rivers burst their banks in the wake of Tropical…
Fire ants are on the march. Here’s what happens when they sting
Red imported fire ants are a particularly nasty type of ant because they are aggressive, and inflict painful stings that may be life threatening. That's…
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk takes on the federal government, Brisbane council, in lead up to state election
As a state government, sometimes a good old-fashioned fight with the feds can pay off politically, especially in a parochial state like Queensland.Think Scott Morrison…
Gold Coast scraps bid to host 2026 Commonwealth games
Gold Coast has scrapped its bid to host the 2026/2027 Commonwealth Games after it failed to generate support from the state or federal governments.Key points:Mayor…
Man in critical condition after being buried in a sand hole at a campsite on Bribie Island
A 25-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after being buried in a sand hole near a remote campsite, north of Brisbane.Emergency services were called…
Illegally dumped vapes causing five fires a day in Queensland recycling facilities due to lithium-ion batteries
Disposable vapes are causing at least five fires a day inside Queensland recycling plants alone, according to industry experts.Key points:Illegally imported Chinese vapes are sparking…