Rocked by a coal-fired controversy, the LNP has been sent into damage control for the first time since its Queensland election win, writes Alex Brewster.
Volunteers lining up to nurse Queensland's sick and injured sea turtles
From serving up fresh seafood to scrubbing shells, volunteers from around the world are helping restore sea turtles to health and before their return to the wild.
Bonza boss speaks for first time since collapse as ASIC probe ends
Tim Jordan welcomes ASIC's decision not to take action against Bonza's directors, but laments the impact the failure of the enterprise has had on customers and staff.
4.5m crocodile caught as reckless human behaviour increases risk
People leaving fish and pig carcasses at boat ramps along a crocodile-infested river in Queensland are being warned they are putting lives at risk.
Cannibal cane toad tadpoles that never grow up could help toad control
By removing a gene to stunt cane toads at their tadpole stage, scientists hope they may have found a way to make the invader kill its own species.
Department confirms there's no ban on importing US beef
Cattle Australia says Donald Trump fails to recognise that the US has had access to the Australian market since 2019, provided it can demonstrate its beef comes from cattle born, raised and slaughtered in the US.
Burnouts, mullets and mean machines as revheads roll up for Rockynats
Australia's motoring community makes its annual pilgrimage to the car capital of Queensland for the fifth edition of Rockynats, which is set to attract 60,000 car and motorcycle lovers.
Meat price set to rise after devastating stock losses
As farmers face months without income, consumers are being warned meat will cost more as the loss of livestock and infrastructure takes its toll.
Outback Queensland residents face evacuation amid rising floodwaters
The BOM says rainfall is expected to continue across the next couple of days, including for parts of the state grappling with a flood emergency.
Central Queensland coal mine shut down due to dangerous gas levels
The Anglo American-owned Moranbah North in central Queensland has been safely evacuated after dangerous gas levels were detected.
Rain forecast to continue across Queensland prolonging flood risk
The weather bureau says there is potential to see further flood level rises depending where the rain falls over the next several days.
Rowers demand 'fair' Olympics as river debate rages ahead of 2032 Games
A former Olympic rowing medallist says a central Queensland venue selected for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will fail to meet international standards. But data from the Queensland government's Water Monitoring System suggests otherwise.
Brisbane land valuations up 17pc, with regional increases as high as 247pc
Brisbane City Council's re-evaluation included almost 351,000 properties with a total value of $346.2 billion, an increase of 17 per cent.
'This isn't regular wet season rain': Unprecedented floods hit outback Qld
Residents in outback Queensland have been forced to evacuate towns and there are fears of major stock losses that could have a significant impact on the agricultural industry.
Choppers evacuate dozens as flooding threatens a third of Qld
Outback Queenslanders are being flown to safety by local pilots in a growing flood emergency now threatening a third of the state.
South-east Queenslanders told to prepare for heavy rain after cyclone
Just weeks after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred struck south-east Queensland, residents can expect heavy rainfall moving into the weekend. Sandbagging stations are open in the Gold Coast as the region prepares for more downpours.
Fall armyworm was unstoppable. Then it came to Australia
The insect said to threaten the food security of 600 million people globally may have met its match in the form of several native Australian fungi and bacteria.
'Legacy' venues, not just 'pop-ups': Regions react to 2032 Olympics plans
Regional centres will see a raft of infrastructure upgrades under the $7.1 billion budget for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Here's what regional Queenslanders think so far.
Will anyone remember Crisafulli said 'no new stadium' for the Olympics?
Multiple times in his quest to become premier, David Crisafulli told voters a new stadium wasn't in his plans — yesterday, he announced one that will cost more than $3 billion.
Rocky to host Olympics rowing as expert promises crocs won't 'eat much'
Exciting news for regional Rockhampton as it learns it will host Brisbane Olympics rowing, but the sport's governing bodies have concerns the Fitzroy River course — crocodile habitat — may not meet international standards.
New 63,000-seat stadium to be built in Brisbane for 2032 Olympics
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, who promised multiple times not to build a new stadium before the 2024 state election, declared Victoria Park was a "clear" choice.