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Latest news: Queensland

Desperate boat rescue as monsoon drenches north Qld

Desperate boat rescue as monsoon drenches north Qld

Already saturated communities in north Queensland are expecting further heavy rain as a monsoon trough moves over the Cape York Peninsula.

New resorts bounce back after Cyclone Jasper downturn

New resorts bounce back after Cyclone Jasper downturn

New resorts bounce back after Cyclone Jasper downturn

New resorts bounce back after Cyclone Jasper downturn

New and refurbished Queensland resorts had their grand openings planned for early December but then came the warnings about approaching tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

Taipans overcome sluggish starts to beat 36ers in NBL

The Cairns Taipans have shaken off a horror start to both halves to beat the Adelaide 36ers 111-101 in overtime and keep their top-six NBL hopes alive.

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Tracking option raised after dingo bites girl on K'gari

Tracking option raised after dingo bites girl on K'gari

Rangers have increased patrols and are keeping an eye on tourist behaviour around dingoes on the island of K'gari after a girl was bitten multiple times.

Sharks captain's double life in pursuit of Games glory

Sharks captain's double life in pursuit of Games glory

Blake Edwards' career as a mortgage broker has taken off at the same time as his rise to co-captaincy of the Paris-bound Australian water polo team.

Already soaked, Queensland braces for more wild weather

Already soaked, Queensland braces for more wild weather

Far north Queensland is preparing for another drenching while still reeling from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath, with relief crews on standby.

Great Barrier Reef sees 'minor damage' from cyclone

Great Barrier Reef sees 'minor damage' from cyclone

The Great Barrier Reef was largely unaffected by Cyclone Jasper but short and long-term threats to Australia's world famous natural wonder remain.

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Hooper's Olympic sevens tilt hits snag as debut delayed

Hooper's Olympic sevens tilt hits snag as debut delayed

Hooper's Olympic sevens tilt hits snag as debut delayed

Hooper's Olympic sevens tilt hits snag as debut delayed

Michael Hooper's Olympic ambitions have hit a speed bump, with the former Wallabies captain's rugby sevens debut put on hold until at least late February.

Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner's Open push

Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner's Open push

Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner's Open push

Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner's Open push

Jannik Sinner credits Australian coach Darren Cahill's all-round impact for shooting him to No.4 in the world and among the Australian Open contenders.

Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge

Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge

Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge

Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge

Illawarra NBL import Gary Clark has been charged with drink driving, with any playing-related sanctions to be determined by Basketball Australia.

Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed

Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed

Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed

Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed

A woman bitten by a highly venomous snake while lying in bed has been flown to hospital from a remote Queensland property.

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island

Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island

A young girl has been bitten by a dingo in the second attack in as many weeks on a popular Queensland tourist spot.

Battling region hit again by heavy rain, cyclone threat

Battling region hit again by heavy rain, cyclone threat

Battling region hit again by heavy rain, cyclone threat

Battling region hit again by heavy rain, cyclone threat

A far north Queensland region still recovering from wild weather has been lashed by heavy rain as another cyclone threat looms in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Former NRL player faces decision in sexual assault case

Former NRL player faces decision in sexual assault case

Former NRL player faces decision in sexual assault case

Former NRL player faces decision in sexual assault case

A former Brisbane Broncos player's mediation process with prosecutors has broken down over an allegation that he assaulted a female bar patron.

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Dodgy dam to be rebuilt after repair hopes hit the wall

A $1.2 billion dam in Queensland is set to be rebuilt after experts said an existing wall had too many issues and could not be repaired.

Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom

More rain may jeopardise work to clear landslides in flood-hit far north Queensland, sparking fears roads may collapse with a cyclone threat looming.

Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets' NBL ship

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has lauded Brisbane's first-year mentor Justin Schueller for triggering the Bullets' NBL improvement.

Push to turn the tide against 'death trap' shark nets

Dugongs, turtles, whales and dolphins were among the marine animals caught in Queensland's shark nets and drum lines in 2023.

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Bail refused over second alleged carjacking in six days

A woman has claimed she pulled a knife on a taxi driver because she feared for her safety and denied taking part in an armed robbery with fellow passengers.

Skye's high hopes for Aussie homecoming title fight

Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena has been floated as a venue for Queenslander Skye Nicolson's WBC featherweight world-title fight later this year.

Qld police shooting inspired 'true threats' from US man

Prosecutors have argued a US man accused of encouraging the Queensland police shooting that claimed three lives later made serious threats to kill others.

How Renshaw thrived during 'weird' time in Test cricket

Recalled Matt Renshaw admits he was once a naive Test cricketer but found the key to unlocking his best during what was a mentally challenging six months.

Neser stars as Heat beat Scorchers, secure BBL top spot

Allrounder Michael Neser shone with the bat, ball and in the field as Brisbane Heat beat Perth Scorchers by 23 runs to secure first position in the BBL.

Smith hits match-winner as Bullets pip JackJumpers

Chris Smith hit a three-pointer with one second on the clock to hand Brisbane a third straight NBL win, this time 80-77 over the visiting Tasmania JackJumpers.

Khawaja displays peace dove on shoes, bat in BBL cameo

Usman Khawaja's campaign to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza stepped up a notch when he got to display the peace dove in his BBL knock.

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