A Queensland teenager was allegedly raped in a state-funded residential care home west of Brisbane. Child safety minister Amanda Camm confirmed police are investigating the 20 August assault.
A First Nations woman allegedly murdered by her ex-partner south of Brisbane had contacted police about domestic violence earlier this month, police confirmed.
A 19-year-old Muay Thai champion intervened in a road rage incident on a Queensland highway, de-escalating a confrontation with an aggressive van driver and earning global praise.
Pro-Palestine protesters have launched a high court challenge to a Queensland law banning the slogan 'from the river to the sea', arguing it is an unconstitutional infringement on free speech.
A 16-year-old accused of stabbing a 17-year-old schoolmate in Brisbane has been granted bail. The court heard the alleged attack may have been motivated by a social media post, with the defence citing months of racist abuse.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old at Islamic College of Brisbane, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. The victim is stable in ICU.
A naked man wearing only a balaclava jumped from bushes and performed a sex act in front of two women in Sunnybank Hills, Australia, around 1am on Saturday. The ten-minute ordeal was captured on phone.
Joe Hinchliffe and daughter Maxine attend the Ekka for under $200, finding magic in humble traditions amid the show's 150th anniversary.
Destanee Aiava has won her first title under a new nationality just months after retiring at 25, defeating Belle Thompson at the W15 Brisbane without dropping a set.
Bluey producer Sam Moor says the show is 'very keen' to translate more episodes into Australian Indigenous languages after a successful Yolnu Matha dub.
Jenitar Na’amoana, 34, delivered four naturally conceived identical quadruplets at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital on 14 July, believed to be an Australian first.
Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner's attempt to go incognito at Brisbane Airport backfired, drawing ridicule online as fans called the disguises attention-seeking.
The 2026 Queensland Architecture awards feature ambitious projects from Brisbane to regional areas, with the BNE Commercial Tower winning the Queensland Medallion and a radical Queenslander home earning top residential honors.
Queenslanders could be left to pay for abandoned mine cleanups as the state government reviews environmental red tape, with un-rehabilitated mined land growing 12% since 2019 to over 223,684 ha.
A six-year-old Queensland boy died from scurvy, a disease rarely seen since the 19th century, after a heart attack linked to severe vitamin C deficiency.
Clarissa Mansbridge was told her stillborn son William had an hour to live. He lifted his head, defied the odds, and now at three years old walks and talks.
Llew O'Brien praised Lachlan Kennedy's silver medal at Commonwealth Games, saying 'it was encouraging to see a White Australian' win, sparking criticism from Lidia Thorpe and Larissa Waters.
Anthony Albanese hosted Pacific leaders at State of Origin in Brisbane, using rugby league as diplomatic soft power. The week also saw new alliances with Fiji and Solomon Islands, countering China's influence.
Queensland's LNP government faces comparisons to Joh Bjelke-Petersen era over crime, transgender healthcare, and protest suppression, with Indigenous policies called 'project invisibility'.
Australians Jesse Asmus and Olympic champion Saya Sakakibara made the podium as Brisbane hosted 3,000 riders from 41 nations for the BMX racing world championships.
Jenitar Na-amoana gave birth to naturally conceived identical quadruplets in Australia, a one-in-15-million event. The girls were delivered at 28 weeks and are in neonatal intensive care.
An Australian woman has given birth to rare, naturally-conceived identical quadruplets after already having four children, defying odds of 1 in 15 million pregnancies.
Australia lost 42-26 to France in Brisbane, extending their losing streak to six matches—the worst in a decade—after squandering a half-time lead in the Nations Championship.
Declan Meredith will debut at flyhalf for the Wallabies against France in Brisbane, as injuries force changes to the starting XV. Jock Campbell shifts to the bench as a playmaking option.
Australia must find composure and discipline to overcome France in Brisbane, after a gallant 31-33 loss to Ireland exposed weaknesses in kicking and game management.
Nathan Cleary led NSW to a series-deciding win over Queensland, scoring two tries and earning player of the match and series honors, silencing pre-match criticism.
New South Wales defeated Queensland 12-30 in Game 3 to win the State of Origin series 2-1, with Nathan Cleary scoring two tries and winning the Wally Lewis Medal.
NSW Blues dominated Queensland Maroons from start to finish at Suncorp Stadium to win the State of Origin 2026 series 2-1, with Nathan Cleary earning the Wally Lewis medal.
Since 1982, there have been 10 State of Origin deciders in Queensland. The home side has won seven, NSW three, with one draw. Can the Blues repeat history in 2026?
Robot dogs were tested herding sheep at the Ekka Royal Queensland Show, showcasing advanced technology in agriculture.