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A 21-year-old tourist discovered she was in labor after visiting a Queensland hospital due to severe abdominal pain she initially thought was appendicitis.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts drier and warmer conditions for Queensland in autumn following a wet summer.

The property in Wieambilla, where two Queensland police officers were killed, is now on the market in poor condition.

The site of the Wieambilla ambush, infamous for the shooting deaths of Queensland police constables, is now on the market for $190,000 amid concerns about its potential ownership.

A coral colony discovered by citizen scientists in Far North Queensland may be the largest known in the world, showcasing resilience amidst environmental challenges.

Arrow Energy is suing Sunpork over plans to construct gas pipelines through its property in Queensland.

Record rainfall in Queensland, Australia, from a lingering tropical low is causing severe flooding and potential isolation of towns for months.

The Queensland Child Commissioner has voiced concerns about the state's proposed $50 million secure care model for at-risk youth with mental health needs.

Queensland Police are investigating a bomb threat aimed at a Gold Coast theatre that will host the Shen Yun classical Chinese dance group.

The Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland has rejected a proposal for a water bottling facility, leading to farmers calling for a review of existing water licenses.

Gold Coast council staff reportedly overspent on international travel by $46,000 beyond what was previously reported, prompting criticism and calls for better oversight from councillors.

A Queensland man has been charged with grooming a mother in the Philippines to facilitate the sexual abuse of her two daughters, leading to multiple charges from Australian authorities.

A significant number of former prisoners in Queensland may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis C following the sharing of needles by an infected inmate.

A Queensland parliamentary inquiry recommends banning under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters and requiring a driver’s license for riders over 16.

Riccardo Valenza, a 31-year-old man from Sunshine Coast, has been charged with 31 offences including 11 counts of rape and various other sexual-related crimes.

A business may be fined up to $500,000 or face jail time for allegedly spreading invasive fire ants in central Queensland, as the National Fire Ant Eradication Program concludes its investigation.

A woman is under investigation by Queensland Police after a video surfaced showing her allegedly trying to snatch a hijab from a teenage girl in Brisbane.

Farmers in Queensland's Elbow Valley are protesting a proposed water extraction and bottling facility that would extract 96 million litres of water annually.

The Queensland dairy industry has stabilized and is beginning to grow again, ending decades of decline and marked by an increase in the number of new dairy farms and production.

A homeless mother in Queensland has been denied social housing due to her income from Centrelink payments being above the state's cut-off limit, which has not changed in 20 years.

A former youth worker in Queensland faces multiple charges of historical child sexual offences, with the trial revealing allegations of severe mistreatment of the victim.

A Fijian childcare worker has been extradited back to Queensland to face rape charges stemming from an incident at a Sunshine Coast childcare center.

A monsoon low is set to bring excessive rainfall to parts of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, raising concerns about flooding.

Rugby league player Jacek McLaurin remains in critical condition after suffering a spinal injury from a tackle during a trial match.

Severe weather warnings have been issued for western Queensland due to ongoing flooding and heavy rainfall.

Queensland real estate agents are adjusting their schedules due to trading restrictions on Anzac Day, which falls on a Saturday this year.

A farmer in Queensland has built a chapel for Tongan workers who are vital to her banana farm, fulfilling a decade-long dream.

A man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly ramming his vehicle into the gates of a synagogue in Brisbane, prompting concerns from local officials.

Heavy rainfall in northern and western Queensland is raising flooding concerns, potentially isolating communities and threatening livestock.

A new outbreak of cattle ticks in Queensland has highlighted weaknesses in the region's biosecurity system, impacting farmers and the agricultural industry.

A Queensland woman nearly died from bacterial meningitis and septic shock while on vacation in Japan, despite believing she was vaccinated against the disease.

Former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has criticized new hate speech laws in Queensland, claiming they represent a dangerous infringement on free speech rights.

A new study reveals alarming rates of needle sharing among inmates in Queensland prisons, prompting calls for needle exchange programs to prevent disease spread.

A Queensland inquiry reveals a child in foster care experienced 22 placements by age 13 and faced significant challenges leading to incarceration by 18.

Dr. Marianne Gale, Queensland's new chief health officer, emphasizes her commitment to equity and supporting First Nations communities as she outlines her public health priorities.

The North Queensland town of Ingham won a social media challenge that brought Australian singer Tones And I to perform a concert, generating excitement in the community.

Federal and state authorities in Australia are uniting to combat illicit drug importation and organized crime in Far North Queensland through a new taskforce.

Northern Queensland is expected to receive more heavy rainfall, which has already caused road closures and power outages.

A Queensland farm will convert vegetable scraps into renewable energy as part of a major $291 million project.

The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland has received approval to sell its church properties to fund compensation for victims of historical child sexual abuse.

Heavy rainfall in north Queensland has caused multiple rescues and highway closures, prompting warnings for motorists.

Brisbane's Lang Park is set to increase its concert cap from 12 to 21 under a new trial to attract more major artists and boost the local economy.

Residents in rural Queensland face significant financial burdens due to travel costs for medical treatment, prompting a government review of the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme.

Police have located a car believed to have been chasing a truck that was driving the wrong way on the Bruce Highway before a fatal collision occurred.

Religious and union groups in Queensland are expressing concerns over the government's proposed ban on specific phrases deemed antisemitic.

An Australian court has handed down a fine and a suspended prison sentence to Clinton Spiteri for illegally capturing protected snakes.

Clinton Spiteri has been fined $33,615 for poaching endangered snakes in Far North Queensland.

Former Queensland police officer Ben Alexander Ephraim Dyball has been granted bail after facing charges related to stalking and harassment stemming from a neighbour dispute.

A Queensland man has been refused bail after allegedly attempting to pay for the adoption of children overseas for sexual abuse.

A mechanic who went missing in outback Queensland for three days has been successfully rescued by a helicopter search and rescue team.