Fears parts of Queensland will have to ‘retreat’ amid predicted sea level rise and increased severe weather events
When the rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper started falling in Cairns in December 2023, Dan Vowles remembers how…
Man shot by police responding to reported house fire in Wynnum West in Brisbane
A man is in a life-threatening condition after being shot by police who were responding to a reported…
Video allegedly showing man trying to catch freshwater crocodile prompts investigation
Queensland’s environment department has confirmed it is investigating a video which allegedly shows an influencer trying to catch…
Brisbane city acquires 20 hectares of public land through post-floods property buyback scheme
Three years after a post-flood voluntary home buyback scheme was rolled out in south-east Queensland, dozens of hectares…
Brisbane pill testing clinic’s reopening delayed amid ‘safety and privacy’ concerns
A drug checking service in Brisbane has been forced to delay its planned reopening after the Queensland government…
Queensland premier referred to state’s Crime and Corruption Commission over health officer appointment process
Queensland’s premier and health minister have been referred to the state’s corruption watchdog, facing allegations they “inappropriately intervened”…
Bob Katter threatens journalist at press conference in Brisbane
Federal MP Bob Katter has threatened a journalist with his fist after being asked a question about his…
Peter Dutton rules out return to politics, says he’s ‘too old’
Former federal opposition leader Peter Dutton says he won’t be making a comeback to politics because he is…
Independent review into Monash IVF embryo bungles in Melbourne and Brisbane to remain secret
Monash IVF has received an independent review into unrelated cases of embryo mix-ups in Brisbane and Melbourne but…
Queensland government strikes new deal with Bravus to defer royalties, expand Carmichael coal mine
The Queensland government has struck a new royalty deferral deal with the owners of the Carmichael coal mine…