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Latest news: Queensland

'No excuses': families demand action over police deaths

'No excuses': families demand action over police deaths

The families of two young police constables shot dead in a rural ambush want their loved ones' legacy to be changes that protect officers in the line of duty.

'Sick freak': police hunt for man after baby burnt

'Sick freak': police hunt for man after baby burnt

'Sick freak': police hunt for man after baby burnt

'Sick freak': police hunt for man after baby burnt

Police have released new images as they try to identify a man after a baby boy was badly burnt when a stranger allegedly poured hot coffee on him in a park.

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

A north Queensland mayor has accused the government of playing election politics after an enormous transmission line's costs increased by $1.2 billion.

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Casino precinct opens but yet to catch a falling Star

Casino precinct opens but yet to catch a falling Star

An eight year wait is finally over with the Brisbane's $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf entertainment precinct finally starting a staged opening.

'Broken heart' led to man's death, murder accused says

'Broken heart' led to man's death, murder accused says

Jurors cannot be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that a man caused the death of a 48-year-old in a Brisbane unit, a defence barrister says.

Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett

Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett

Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election.

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Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception

Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception

Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception

Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception

Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.

'Torture': mum's horror at hot coffee thrown over baby

'Torture': mum's horror at hot coffee thrown over baby

'Torture': mum's horror at hot coffee thrown over baby

'Torture': mum's horror at hot coffee thrown over baby

The mother of a baby burnt after a stranger poured hot coffee on the boy says she wishes she was the victim and keeps having flashbacks of the incident.

Education department staffer accused of grooming kids

Education department staffer accused of grooming kids

Education department staffer accused of grooming kids

Education department staffer accused of grooming kids

A man employed by a state education department has been accused of grooming Filipino children online and charged with child exploitation material offences.

Indigenous businesses 'very healthy' as sector grows

Indigenous businesses 'very healthy' as sector grows

Indigenous businesses 'very healthy' as sector grows

Indigenous businesses 'very healthy' as sector grows

Indigenous businesses are in a great position to harness opportunities presented by the 2032 Olympic Games, as the sector records "very healthy" growth.

Terrorism investigation into Wieambilla shooting 'open'

Terrorism investigation into Wieambilla shooting 'open'

Terrorism investigation into Wieambilla shooting 'open'

Terrorism investigation into Wieambilla shooting 'open'

The Wieambilla shootings remain an “open terrorism investigation” in Queensland that includes a US man closely associated with the killers, a coroner has heard.

Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue

A bold plan to expand a bus service could help solve the looming public transport problems for the Brisbane Olympics.

Jailed kids locked in cells with no toilet, bed: report

Jailed kids locked in cells with no toilet, bed: report

Jailed kids locked in cells with no toilet, bed: report

Jailed kids locked in cells with no toilet, bed: report

An investigation into a youth detention centre has found children being locked in bare cells without running water, a toilet or even a bed - sometimes for days.

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Cowboys' Payten issues Storm warning, Taumalolo returns

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is not buying into any rails run against an understrength Melbourne as the Cowboys seek to secure a home final.

Carrigan wary of Bennett derby factor, Haas trains

Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is sure Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett will have his side ready to fire in the derby clash as prop Payne Haas eyes an early return.

Ride stoppages 'standard' despite two incidents

A popular Gold Coast theme park says ride stoppages aren't uncommon after thrill seeking passengers were stuck twice in a week at Sea World.

Operations set to resume at mine after latest fatality

Operations at a central Queensland coal mine are set to resume following a fatality, after the industry regulator gave the green light amid an investigation.

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Man, woman charged with murder over 12-year-old's death

Two people have been charged with murder following a "heart-wrenching" years-long investigation into the death of a 12-year-old girl on the Gold Coast.

Titans star AJ Brimson sent for groin surgery

AJ Brimson's frustrating year at the Gold Coast has come to an end with the Queensland representative to have groin surgery on an injury that ruined his season.

Beloved Uber driver 'left for dead' by teen robbers

The brother of an Uber driver "senselessly" killed by teenage armed robbers told a judge he thinks about how terrifying the unprovoked attack must have been.

Man jailed over 'serious violent' hit-run of doctor

A man who deliberately struck a doctor on his early morning jog with his car because he thought he was called an idiot has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.

Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia’s future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.

More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More than 43,000 tonnes of hard to recycle plastics will be diverted from Victorian dumps each year under a $15.6 million investment program.

Dolphins injury crisis strikes ahead of Broncos derby

Three key Dolphins players are in doubt for the NRL derby clash with Brisbane as a finals berth goes on the line at Suncorp Stadium.

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