Queensland news
Ipswich copper theft costs traders a day; Qld health plan undated
Ipswich traders lost a day after copper wire was stolen from a shopping centre, while Queensland's health minister won't set a workforce plan deadline.
Supercell hits south-east Queensland; Townsville urology report finds failings
A supercell brought lightning and heavy rain to Marsden, Carindale and Yarrabilba, while a report found serious failings in Townsville Hospital's urology…
Queensland Police outlines how community work builds policing skills
Queensland Police says sport, volunteering, community work and customer service can build the communication and teamwork skills useful for a policing career.
Man surrenders over Cleveland cenotaph; patient killed in Bundaberg
A man has surrendered to police over the Cleveland cenotaph vandalism, while a patient died when a car hit a Bundaberg medical centre.
Kangaroo rescued from Gold Coast canal on jet ski goes viral
A man pulled a stranded kangaroo from a Gold Coast canal and carried it to dry land on a jet ski, with the video drawing two million views in a day.
M1 pursuit ends in Coolangatta arrest; Cleveland cenotaph vandalised
A police chase along the M1 ended in Coolangatta, Cleveland's cenotaph was vandalised before Remembrance Day, and Prince Charles Hospital faces delays.
Police hunt man over Browns Plains funeral home incident
Police are searching for a man over a disturbing incident at a Browns Plains funeral home, as the Stones Corner police station report sparks political blame.
Queensland Police apologise over $116m Stones Corner lease
Queensland Police have apologised after committing to a $116m, 15-year Stones Corner lease without funding or approval, on a building unfit for police use.
Queensland police apologise over empty $116m Stones Corner lease
Queensland Police apologise after a CCC report into a $116 million Stones Corner office lease, as David Jones enters administration and SEQ swelters.
Sunshine Coast hinterland igloo retreat offers sauna and cold plunge
A hinterland igloo built from hebel blocks on Queensland's Sunshine Coast offers guests a sauna, cold plunge and a shower set inside a tree trunk.
Sam Wood appeals bail refusal; Logan vigil held for Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau
Sam Wood's lawyers appeal his failed bail bid, Logan holds a vigil for a pub shooting victim, and a Queensland health provider cuts services and jobs.
Judge Thomas Bradley sworn in as Queensland's 28th Governor
Judge Thomas Bradley has become Queensland's 28th Governor, succeeding Dr Jeanette Young, in what was described as a historic changing of the guard.
Lightning damages Brisbane runway; Logan boxing shooting probed
Lightning damaged a Brisbane Airport runway, a 19-year-old woman is critical after a Logan boxing shooting, and gang arson hits shops.
Pedestrian pinned under ute; Sunshine Coast driver rescued from flood
An alleged out-of-control driver hit two pedestrians and fled, while a young driver was pulled from Sunshine Coast floodwaters.
Over 70% of south-east Queensland major roads slower at peak hour
More than 70% of major roads in south-east Queensland are slower in peak hour than before the pandemic, as commuter gridlock worsens.
Brisbane mayor reignites Queensland daylight saving debate
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is leading a renewed push for a daylight saving referendum and has opened consultation on a dawn economy plan.
Chermside jogger mauling dogs were on Council's radar months earlier
Two dogs that mauled a Chermside jogger were already known to Council, and detectives are probing a possible link to a man's death in the same park.
Brisbane man learns brother waited almost two hours for ambulance
A Brisbane man says he believed an ambulance reached his dying brother within minutes, only to learn the wait was almost two hours.
South Bank scraps Indigenous makeover for Brisbane sign
Documents obtained by the ABC show an approved, fully budgeted Indigenous festival makeover of the Brisbane sign was cancelled after a board change.
Gaming creators Berticuss and Vindooly take on QPS recruit challenges
Two Australian gaming content creators put their reflexes and communication skills to the test at the Queensland Police Service training facility in a…
Inquest into Queensland meter reader Kane Minion's guard dog death
Inquest into meter reader Kane Minion's death reveals prior dog attack on technician, raising urgent questions about worker safety at rural properties.
Three dead after Bruce Highway crash near Federal following carjacking
Three people died in a Bruce Highway collision involving a vehicle stolen at knifepoint hours earlier; the carjacker was the sole survivor.
Search continues for fisherman missing after boat capsizes off Mackay
A 41-year-old man remains missing after a boat capsized off the Mackay coast. Two companions were rescued; police vow to continue search.
Search continues for fisherman missing after boat capsizes at Creal Reef
Two fishermen rescued after boat capsizes off Mackay coast; authorities maintain search for third crew member as rescue operation extends