Opinion: Premier David Crisafulli Accused of Following Labor’s Spending Habits
Columnist Des Houghton argues that Queensland Premier David Crisafulli risks repeating the spending patterns he previously criticised under Labor, raisi...
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Beetlejuice The Musical Axed Early as Australian Tour Ends Amid Rising Costs
Despite strong reviews and enthusiastic audiences, Beetlejuice The Musical will end its Australian run early, with all scheduled performances in Perth,...
Queensland Falling Behind on Social Housing Demand, Audit Finds
Queensland is struggling to keep up with increasing demand for social housing, according to a new audit report that has raised concerns about the state's ability to provide suit...
Queensland Pilot Arrested at Brisbane Airport Following Return from Indonesian Detention
A Queensland pilot has been arrested by Australian authorities after arriving at Brisbane Airport following approximately seven months in detention in Indonesia. The arrest mark...
Six Charged Following Massive $100 Million Drug Seizure in Queensland
A major multi-agency organised crime investigation has led to the seizure of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine allegedly linked to an...
CFMEU Faces Potential Tax Questions Over Officials’ Overlapping Roles
A review of employment arrangements within the CFMEU has raised concerns that some union officials holding multiple positions could expose the organisat...
RSPCA Queensland to Pay Millions After Discovering Staff Underpayments
RSPCA Queensland will repay millions of dollars to current and former employees after identifying widespread wage underpayments dating back several years.
Murder Charge Dropped Against Queensland Woman Accused Over Children’s Deaths
A Queensland woman who had been accused of murdering her children will no longer face the charge after prosecutors formally discontinued proceedings fol...
Lang Park Set for Historic Transformation with Major Capacity Boost
Queensland has unveiled the largest upgrade in Lang Park's modern history, featuring increased capacity, giant LED screens, new entertainment zones and...
Brisbane Couple Donates $40 Million to Fightmnd After Inspiration From Neale Daniher
Quentin and Kylie Birt, who have contributed more than $100 million to charitable causes in recent years, say their record-breaking donation was inspire...
Major Housing Project Announced for Banyo to Deliver 450 New Homes
Three developers will transform six hectares of underused state-owned land in Brisbane's north into townhouses, affordable housing and an aged care faci...
Queensland Motorists Face 32-Cent Fuel Price Hike as Temporary Relief Measures End
Drivers across Queensland are being warned to prepare for a sharp increase in petrol prices, with the federal government's temporary fuel tax relief set...
Surge in Dog Euthanasia on Sunshine Coast Linked to Tougher Queensland Laws
The number of dogs euthanased by the Sunshine Coast Council has more than tripled in recent years, with authorities attributing the increase to stricter...
Expo '88 Legacy Offers Lessons for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Future
As Brisbane prepares to host the 2032 Olympic Games, historians and urban planners are looking back at Expo '88 to understand how major international ev...
Family Seeks Fresh Investigation Into Neil Tracey's 1989 Death After Decades of Unanswered Questions
Nearly four decades after Canberra man Neil Tracey was found dead in a Brisbane boarding house, his family is pushing for a new coronial review, saying...
Councillor Backs Industrial Development Over Housing on Former Chicken Farm Site
A Redland City councillor has argued that a proposed industrial precinct would deliver greater long-term economic benefits than residential development...
Queensland Court Dismisses Appeal Bid by Convicted Offender Ashley Paul Griffith
Convicted child sex offender Ashley Paul Griffith has failed in his attempt to reduce the 27-year non-parole period attached to his life sentence for hu...
Dozens Charged in Major Cocaine Crackdown Across Fortitude Valley
Queensland Police have charged 48 people with more than 90 offences following a targeted operation aimed at disrupting cocaine trafficking in Brisbane's...
Gout Gout Receives Sage Advice from Olympic Champion Following Diamond League Debut
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout received valuable advice from Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo after finishing sixth in his first-ever Diamond Leag...
Queenslanders Brace for Continued Unseasonal Rain and 'Sunshine Drought'
Queenslanders are being warned to brace for more grey skies, showers and limited sunshine as an unusual winter weather pattern persists across much of t...