The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Residents and businesses face a challenging start to the new year in parts of one state after record rainfall caused flash flooding.

School chaplain remembered as ‘truly a beloved figure’

A state law could pave the way for the development of a publicly accessible national sex offender register, the parents of Daniel Morcombe say.

An 18-year-old teenager has died after falling 15 metres from a rope swing in Queensland over the weekend.

Cooler conditions prevail in Victoria and Tasmania but heatwave warning issued for much of Queensland

Big Things first appeared in Australia in the 1960s, beginning with the Big Scotsman (1962) in Medindie, South Australia, the Big Banana (1964) in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, and the Big Murray Cod (1968) in Tocumwal, NSW.

A wet week in Queensland has created ideal mosquito breeding conditions, with officials warning there's an increased risk of a serious virus spreading from NSW.

Anthony Milford has signed a deal to return to Souths Logan in the Queensland Cup, meaning he is back in Brisbane's NRL feeder system.

Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is renowned for its stunning river views and vibrant urban life. Yet, beneath its bustling cityscape, the importance of water conservation is paramount. With fluctuating rainfall patterns and the looming impacts of climate change, Brisbane faces considerable water supply challenges.

Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.

Police allege the two men assaulted the woman and chased her down the street. They do not believe this to be a random attack.