UNBELIEVABLE: Queensland - The Untold Story

Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia

Disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive in warmer temperatures, raising concerns over the impacts of climate change and what it means for Australia's tropics.

AAP · 19h ago

Australia once paid bounties to kill kangaroos; up to 27 million marsupials died

Australia once used government-funded bounties to encourage people to kill native marsupials, including kangaroos, wallabies and bandicoots. A 2026 study published in Nature found that the programme led to the destruction of up to 27 million animals between the late 19th century and 1930. The scheme was introduced when the…

The Times of India · 21h ago

Stores held at gunpoint for not bowing to dodgy tobacco

The federal government insists a crackdown on tobacco crime is working, but those in the industry are desperate for an excise cut as underground trade thrives.

AAP · Oct 4

Queensland dairy farmer opened four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows

Agritourism is gaining momentum among Australian farmers struggling with drought-related financial pressures. Landowners like Libby Rough are transforming their properties into camping havens, creating alternative income streams. This shift not only aids in sustaining their farms during tough times but also promotes local agricultural education among visitors. Moreover, local authorities…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic emblems leaked by official YouTube account

Sneak preview shown in video after pieces revealed over past week with the cockatoo-inspired emblem to be officially unveiled on Monday

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3

'OMG, we're back here again': daylight saving returns

While daylight saving time will be welcomed by most eastern states, one state remains an outlier - and an annual political headache.

AAP · Oct 2

Second state joins bid to uphold protest slogan ban

The banning of two phrases on the grounds they are offensive will be defended in the High Court by two states.

AAP · Oct 1

Thriving Kids launches today. Here’s what will and won’t change

On October 1, the first stage of Thriving Kids begins to roll out. This new program, announced just over a year ago, is part of the federal government’s sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation · Sep 30

State takes aim at commonwealth over GST 'stitch-up'

Queensland has taken aim at the GST arrangements while also accusing the federal government of shifting costs to states and territories.

AAP · Sep 30

Armed bank robber 'felt justified' in inflicting pain

One of the country's most prolific criminals has faced two of his victims nearly 30 years after he terrified them while holding up regional banks at gunpoint.

AAP · Sep 30