Queensland pilot’s lucky escape from sinking helicopter in Scenic Rim dam
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into a dam on Queensland's Scenic Rim on Wednesday says he almost didn't escape. Key points:Grant Schultz says he was…
NRLW ScoreCentre: Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys, St George Illawarra Dragons vs Brisbane Broncos, live scores, stats and results
Write something here about the games that are happening.Brisbane will then look to secure their spot in the finals with victory over St George Illawarra.Check…
Australia’s largest feedlot turns manure into fertiliser as Queensland business learns to manage its waste
Owners of Australia's largest feedlot, Mort & Co, at Grassdale on Queensland's Western Downs, have had one of Australia's largest manure removal issues. Key points:Australia’s largest…
Melbourne woman Ashlee Frost jailed for ‘exploiting pandemic’ through sophisticated travel agent scam
In short: A Melbourne woman has been jailed for defrauding victims out of more than $600,000 by scamming her employer and othersWhat's next? The 35-year-old will be eligible…
Acting Queensland Premier Steven Miles dismisses leadership ‘rumours and gossip’
Acting Queensland Premier Steven Miles has rejected speculation Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is losing support from senior ministers and risks being ousted before the next election.Key…
Queensland premier defends decision to fast-track proposed changes allowing police watch houses to detain children
The Queensland premier has defended the government's decision to fast-track proposed law changes around police watch houses, saying it is "standard practice" and their job…
Queensland to allow police watch houses to be used as youth detention centres, overriding Human Rights Act, in proposed law change
The Queensland government is rushing controversial proposed law changes through parliament which would override the state's Human Rights Act and allow police watch houses to…
Queensland midwives protest over chronic staff shortages
Ashleigh Sullivan says hospital midwives are often forced to choose which patients will receive proper care, and who has to go without.Key points:The midwives union rallied…
Katter’s Australia Party proposes outback Queensland camps for young offenders
Young offenders would be forcibly relocated to outback detention camps for "intensive rehabilitation" under a proposal by Katter's Australia Party. Key points:Katter's Australia Party wants to…
A green wave could be on the horizon and it spells trouble for Labor and the LNP in Queensland
The impact of the Greens on federal politics was on full display this week as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed hundreds of Labor faithful in…
Queensland government to review income eligibility for social housing
The Queensland government has ordered a review of the income limits that apply to social housing residents with the thresholds unchanged since the mid-2000s. Key points:Social…
Median rents for new tenancies in Brisbane jumps 17.4 per cent in 12 months
The median rent in Brisbane for new tenancies has climbed more than 17 per cent in the past 12 months, making it the biggest jump…
Queensland police shoot man dead at Burpengary East
A man has been shot dead by police at Burpengary East, north of Brisbane.Police say they were executing a search warrant at a Margaret Street…
Stanage Bay, remote Queensland fishing paradise, home to ‘some sort of special power’ and a crab-tying champion
A lifetime of fishing memorabilia surrounds Jason Mitchell, the "pirate" of Stanage Bay.The town was famous for its annual crab-tying competition, where entrants raced to…
Land clearing figures show 50pc reduction in three years in Queensland, but conservationists warn it is not enough
Fewer trees have been cut down in Queensland, but some conservationists are calling for the laws to be tightened further to protect endangered species such…
Family of Queensland mother killed in triple fatal crash Gypsy Satterley say man who helped her ‘deserves a medal’
The parents of a young mother killed in a triple-fatal crash south of Gympie say the man who was helping her "deserves a medal". Key points:Two mothers and a…
Former Queensland police officer facing scores of child abuse charges
A former Queensland police officer has been charged with more than 60 historical child sexual offences.The 75-year-old man has been charged with 66 counts of indecent…
The forgotten State of Origin heroics of Josh Reynolds explain a key difference between New South Wales and Queensland
When former New South Wales five-eighth Josh Reynolds runs out for his final rugby league game this weekend, there's a chance Wednesday's State of Origin…
Sisters Debra and Chanelle Viney plead not guilty to defrauding Queensland drought scheme
A trial of two cattle station owners has heard allegations $131,000 was fraudulently obtained from a Queensland government drought relief scheme.Key points:The District Court trial…
Western Queensland enjoys ‘amazing’ season, young people returning after decade of drought
After nearly a decade of drought, Western Queensland is finally enjoying an incredible season. Barcaldine in particular, is a sight for sore eyes. It's again covered in…