The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Exclusive: Former executive suing company of energy baron – who is not personally accused of misconduct – and former directors alleges he uncovered ‘sham transactions’ and insider trading

Police data shows the number of robberies has dropped by almost 20 per cent in one year on the Gold Coast, in contrast to soaring figures in the rest of Queensland.

Queensland pilot program has been made permanent with Victoria and NSW to begin similar trials

Government ‘broadly supportive’ as report recommends allowing for ads and scrapping of police powers

Currently, sex can only be legally sold in about 20 licensed brothels across the state or by people working alone.

Police are seeking to use Queensland's double jeopardy laws to re-charge a man with a 2009 murder.

A "comprehensive clinical review" will be undertaken by a Queensland hospital after a man was fatally shot by police after being discharged.

A "comprehensive clinical review" will be undertaken by a Queensland hospital after a man was fatally shot by police after being discharged.

Sex work would be decriminalised in Queensland under a review recommending a major overhaul as the government seeks to bring the sector "out of the dark".

A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…

A funding stoush is brewing over Brisbane's Paralympic Centre of Excellence with the federal government yet to see a pitch, while other stakeholders say the project is "shovel ready".