QLD News

QLD NewsSearch for ‘confused’ man spotted near popular waterfall

A search around a popular southeast Queensland waterfall continued late on Wednesday night after hikers earlier reported seeing a “confused” elderly man.

Rachael Rosel

QLD NewsPrivate email saga: Call for archivist to launch inquiry

Annastacia Palaszczuk’s handling of ministerial records and her use of a private email account should be investigated by the new State Archivist, the Opposition claims.

Hayden Johnson

Exclusive‘Increasingly toxic culture’: Bullying accusations at major Qld university

An open letter to the chancellor of one of the state’s biggest universities has detailed a culture of bullying and intimidation in the workplace. READ THE FULL LETTER

Stephanie Bennett

ExclusiveFederal Labor headhunts Qld mayor in bid to win back regions

A popular Queensland mayor has been headhunted to run for Federal Labor at the next election, in a major signal the party believes it has a fighting chance in the mining regions.

MADURA MCCORMACK

QLD NewsWhat a load of bull! $4500 for a rescue dog

The RSPCA has denied profiteering from designer dogs, amid outcry over “appalling” $4500 adoption fees for French bulldogs rescued from backyard breeders.

GREG STOLZ

QLD NewsQueenslanders deserve ‘honesty’ on coal: Bowen

Federal Labor heavyweight Chris Bowen says Queensland workers deserve an “honest conversation” about the future of their jobs as the “cord is cut” on high-emissions emitting industries.

MADURA MCCORMACK

STINGINGEx-MP accuses LNP ‘grubs’ of Laming hypocrisy

An ex-MP previously facing harassment claims says he was sacked by the LNP ‘with no fair hearing’, and has questioned how Andrew Laming remains.

Hayden Johnson

ExclusiveMan allegedly set bloodied clothes on fire after parents’ brutal death

Police allege a man set his blood-splattered clothes on fire after killing his parents in a horrific attack in Joyner, north of Brisbane.

ELISE WILLIAMS

Coronavirus (COVID-19)Frontline fail: Statewide audit after fears nurses let down by masks

Queensland public hospitals have until next week to carry out an audit into whether nurses on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis have adequately fitted masks.

Janelle Miles

QLD NewsGender equality push for more female statues

Queensland mayors have been asked to erect more statues of famous women to improve gender representation and the campaign is being led by a nine-year-old.

Jessica Marszalek

QLD News‘He’s seen the dysfunction’: New LNP role for Mander

Former Deputy Opposition Leader Tim Mander has joined the LNP’s state executive after securing more than half the vote needed.

Domanii Cameron

TragedyLisa Curry’s ‘fear’ seven months after Jaimi’s death

Lisa Curry has described the “pain and fear” she feels seven months after the tragic death of her daughter.

Angie Raphael

QLD NewsUnmanned boat sparks search near Brisbane port

A water search is underway after police were called to an unmanned boat that was found near the Port of Brisbane

Rachael Rosel, Brayden Heslehurst

QLD NewsGable Tostee caught up in high-rise drama involving woman’s jump threats

Gable Tostee, the man famously acquitted of killing Tinder date Warriena Wright, was present today when police were called to a Gold Coast high-rise over reports a woman was threatening to jump.

Greg Stolz

Court‘Small price to pay’: Mum speaks as son’s killer kicked out

The mother of Timothy Pullen has welcomed news that one of the men convicted of her son’s killing will be deported to New Zealand.

Danielle Buckley

UpdatedDe Belin cheered during alleged rape: court

A court has been told the graphic details of the alleged rape of a woman on the opening day of NRL star Jack de Belin’s sexual assault trial.

Heath Parkes-Hupton

QLD NewsDrive-through dessert a highlight of new-look Paniyiri

Brisbane’s beloved Paniyiri might not be back to its usual form this year because of COVID, but the honeypuffs will be the same … and you won’t even have to leave the car to enjoy them.

Rachael Rosel

QLD NewsSeebohm cosies up poolside to ripped Cody Simpson

Pop star Cody Simpson has made his first appearance at a pool on home soil after arriving at the Australian Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast.

Rachael Rosel, Felicity Ripper, Julian Linden

QLD NewsMan critical after pulled from resort pool

A swimmer is in a critical condition after being pulled from the pool at a Gold Coast resort.

Jeremy Pierce, Greg Stolz

Theatre reviewFiesty basement cabaret takes you back 2000 years

Boadicea, the Celtic warrior Queen who gave the Romans a touch up and is tougher than Xena, is worth remembering as this underground cabaret proves.

Phil Brown

Exclusive‘Go kill someone’: Woman went on deadly frenzy after man told her to

A woman who has pleaded guilty to stabbing five men – killing one of them – at a Brisbane hostel had been arguing with a ‘non-existent being’ in the lead up to the attack.

Vanessa Marsh

PicturesAustralians pay tribute to Prince Philip

More than 20,000 Australians have signed a condolence book for Buckingham Palace within days of its launch following Prince Philip’s death.

Maria Bervanakis

Crime‘Millions squandered’: Lawyer demands inquiry into CCC

A lawyer has called for the practices of the Crime and Corruption Commission to be examined after fraud charges it brought against seven ex-Logan councillors were dismissed.

Kay Dibben

NSW News‘Not on’: Morrison defends Holgate outburst

Scott Morrison has doubled down on a controversial public outburst that ‘humiliated’ former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate and forced her to quit but added he regrets any distress he may have caused her.

Jade Gailberger, James Morrow