Proposed $1 billion Queensland coalmine given green light for next step
One of Australia’s largest proposed greenfield coal projects has been given the green light to continue planning after…
Men Matter Raceday: Bookies rally behind men’s mental health tri-code weekend
Bookmakers have banded together to support an expanded men’s mental health racing weekend in all three codes in…
Teenage boy rescued from Brisbane stormwater drain
Firefighters have rescued a teenager from the “maze” of stormwater drains under Brisbane. Emergency services received reports that…
Police officer stabbed in neck in Brisbane’s east, union says
A male police officer has been injured after allegedly being stabbed in the neck while on duty in…
What does a downgraded credit rating mean for everyday Queenslanders?
Queensland’s credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in 17 years, adding pressure on the state’s…
Exercise programs play a vital part in preventing falls among older Australians
Falls are the leading cause of an injury requiring hospitalisation — and with them particularly common among older…
Girl, 10, helps save stranded humpback whale at K’gari
A young girl’s quick thinking has helped save a stranded humpback whale, after it became stuck in shallow…
Rare fossil from Australia reveals one giant reptile’s final meal, and the predator that tore it apart
Before Queensland’s Outback became the dry interior it is, it was covered by an ancient sea, and one…
Lady Elliot Island’s bleached coral recovers after Cyclone Alfred cools sea temperature
As Queenslanders waited for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall, its meander along the coastline brought relief to heat-stricken…
Proposed laws to extend detention for people in Queensland to three days for mental health check
Concerns have been raised over proposed powers allowing a person to be detained for up to three days…
Every change hitting your wallet from July 1, 2026
Huge changes to wages, leave entitlements and superannuation are just some of the new reforms coming into effect…
Northern hairy-nosed wombats are ‘picky’ with their homes, but they may survive in other habitats
One of the world’s rarest mammals may be able to survive in a wider range of habitats than…