EXPLAINED: Queensland | Rare Historical Photos

Four-day deluge delivers flooding, closes roads

Weather stations across parts of Queensland have recorded big rainfall totals as an "unusual" weather pattern fostered a days-long deluge.

AAP · 26m ago

Dirt cheap: welcome to the delightful Queensland town that can’t seem to give land away

Australia is in the grip of a housing crisis but, in the heart of the outback, the opal town of Quilpie is looking to expand its tiny population

The Guardian - AU · 14h ago

Koalas are cute, furry, iconic – and dying of chlamydia. But how well does the approved vaccine work?

Queensland researchers say a published study contains ‘silly mistake’ that over-inflates vaccine’s efficacy but the regulator is standing by decision to approve it

The Guardian - AU · 14h ago

19-year-old Australian farmer’s son raises $1.2 million for cattle drone startup

Sam Rogers, a farmer's son from Australia, developed GrazeMate, an autonomous drone system to move cattle efficiently. The company raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to support expansion into California. GrazeMate's drones gather data on pasture availability and herd weight while mustering cattle. Rogers, a mechatronics engineering student, was inspired…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Authorities said Elizabeth Struhs was ‘safe’. So why did the eight-year-old die?

Opportunities to help the eight-year-old were missed well before she died in 2022 after her parents withdrew the insulin she needed for type 1 diabetes

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23

Flash floods swamp southeast Australia as record October rainfall forces school closures

A television reporter abandoned his shoes and glasses and dived into rising floodwaters to save a driver whose car was sinking fast in Morayfield, Queensland.

Euronews · Oct 23

Michelle Landry announces retirement, opening path for Matt Canavan to switch to lower house

The path has opened for Nationals leader Matt Canavan to move to the House of Representatives by contesting the Queensland seat of Capricornia at the 2028 election.

The Conversation · Oct 23

Australia: Bystanders dive into floodwaters to save trapped driver

Two men plunged into raging floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, to save a driver from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Thursday. The dramatic rescue ended in an emotional embrace.

Euronews · Oct 22

Sam Wood makes bid for bail to supreme court over domestic violence charges

Former reality star and wellness influencer stands accused of choking and assaulting wife at Noosa in Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22

Reserve Expansion Aids Wildlife: Terri Irwin boosts Mourachan conservation; emus and reptiles benefit

In a remarkable move for wildlife conservation, Terri Irwin has significantly expanded the Mourachan property in Queensland, Australia, by acquiring over 33,000 acres. This initiative, inspired by her late husband Steve Irwin, aims to safeguard various species, including the yakka skink and woma python. The property has also fostered a…

The Times of India · Oct 21