Two miners killed in separate Queensland mine incidents
A gold prospector died after being struck by a boulder, while another man was found dead 1km underground after a roof collapse. Investigations are underway.
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Two miners die in separate Queensland accidents
A gold prospector and another miner have died in separate incidents in Queensland mines. Investigations are underway by police and Resources Safety and Health Queensland.
Cyclone Hayley Causes Severe Flooding in Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Hayley has unleashed devastating floods across North Queensland, forcing mass evacuations and cutting power to thousands. Read the latest on the emergency response.
Child in life-threatening condition after Brisbane train strike
A child is fighting for life after being hit by a train at Carseldine station. Major rail delays ensued as police investigate the tragic incident days before Christmas.
Urgent Bushfire Evacuation Warning for Queensland Island
An urgent evacuation alert has been issued for residents near a fast-moving bushfire on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. Firefighters battle the blaze as NSW counts the cost of devastating weekend fires.
Heatwave persists in NSW and Queensland after storms
Temperatures to remain 8C above average in Queensland and northern NSW as cleanup continues from severe storms that left one dead and thousands without power.
Giant hail and storms cause chaos in Brisbane
Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and destructive winds have left over 138,000 without power in south-east Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings.
Police Domestic Violence Failures Revealed in Queensland
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
Four dead in devastating Queensland house fire
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
Giant hail hospitalises hundreds of flying foxes in Queensland
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
Giant hailstones batter Queensland in destructive storm
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
Search for missing Queensland fishermen Kealin Paul and John Francisco
A massive air and sea search continues for two fishermen missing off Queensland's coast after their boat was found abandoned near Hinchinbrook Island. Kealin Paul and John Francisco haven't been seen since Friday.
Woman charged with murder of eight-month-old baby in Queensland
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Record heatwave to hit Queensland and Northern Territory
Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October heat sweeping across Queensland and Northern Territory, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting potentially the hottest October on record as extreme weather conditions intensify.
Queensland supercell storms: Destructive weather warning
Massive supercell thunderstorms are set to unleash destructive winds, giant hailstones and intense rainfall across Queensland, prompting urgent warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Queensland creates public sex offender register
Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
Queensland schools taught wrong Caesar topic
A significant curriculum error has been uncovered in Queensland high schools, where students studied the wrong Roman leader for months due to a major administrative oversight.
Giant hail, destructive winds batter Queensland and Victoria
Severe thunderstorms have unleashed tennis ball-sized hailstones and destructive winds across southeast Queensland and Victoria, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage to homes and vehicles.
Major Queensland motorway closed after serious triple-vehicle crash
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a devastating three-vehicle collision on the Pacific Motorway between Beenleigh and Yatala, with multiple people trapped and serious injuries reported. The major route to the Gold Coast remains closed as investiga
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli: One Year On
One year into his premiership, Queensland's David Crisafulli has defied expectations with a pragmatic approach that's winning over critics and reshaping state politics. Discover how this conservative leader is tackling housing, health and economic challen
Queensland Indigenous Voice sparks Liberal walkout
Liberal Party members stage dramatic parliamentary walkout over Queensland's proposed Indigenous advisory body, creating political chaos and raising questions about the future of the landmark proposal.
Record Spring Heatwave Hits Australia's East Coast
Millions of Australians are battling an unprecedented spring heatwave with temperatures soaring to 38°C in Sydney and 40°C in Queensland, prompting severe weather warnings and health alerts across the eastern states.
Crocodile invades luxury Queensland resort pool
A terrifying discovery at an exclusive Port Douglas resort has prompted urgent new crocodile warnings for Queensland's tropical north, as a 2.5-metre reptile was found swimming in a luxury pool.
Ben Smee wins Queensland Journalist of the Year award
Guardian Australia's acclaimed reporter Ben Smee has been crowned joint winner of the Queensland Journalist of the Year award for his outstanding investigative work exposing critical environmental and political issues across the state.
Queensland measles outbreak: Urgent health warning issued
Health authorities issue urgent measles alert after confirmed cases across Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Public health warning as infectious disease spreads.
Queensland Baby Poisoning: Police Launch Criminal Probe
Queensland police launch criminal investigation after baby suffers suspected poisoning at Townsville University Hospital. Authorities confirm deliberate contamination is being treated as potential criminal matter.
Missing boy Kealin Francisco, 12: Queensland police appeal
Urgent appeal for information as Queensland authorities and family grow increasingly concerned for 12-year-old Kealin Francisco's welfare after his disappearance from Maddison Kent.
Search for missing Qld hiker Tara Rawnsley intensifies
Police and emergency services intensify search operations for 31-year-old Tara Rawnsley, who vanished during a solo hike in challenging Queensland terrain near Jimna.
Gold Coast fish kill: Heatwave suspected in marine mystery
Experts investigate the shocking marine mortality event along Queensland's Gold Coast, with preliminary findings suggesting marine heatwave conditions as the primary suspect behind the ecological disaster.
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