Queensland’s new gun control plan questioned as weakest in Australia
Queensland’s proposed gun control reforms would restrict licences to Australian citizens and remove weapon caps, prompting debate over their adequacy.
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Brisbane-area triple-fatal crash: driver protected a child, new details reveal
New details emerge from a weekend triple-fatal crash near Brisbane, including reports that a driver acted to protect a child. Investigations are ongoing as authorities review the evidence.
Search Ends for Ash Haigh: Gold Coast Fisherman Missing
Police have suspended the cross-border search for Ash Haigh, a Gold Coast fisherman, after patrols found no signs of life. Family describe him as a man who was widely respected.
Police probe after shots fired into gym as shop and car set alight in north Queensland
Police are investigating a string of overnight incidents in north Queensland, including gunfire at a gym, with a shop and a car set alight as investigators consider possible links.
SEQ heatwave returns as weekend showers loom for South East Queensland
Forecasts warn of a fresh hot spell across South East Queensland, with Brisbane set to reach the mid-30s before a weekend of showers moves through parts of the region.
Lowood families battle recurrent sewage floods as heavy rain returns
Residents of Lowood report years of recurrent sewage floods during heavy rain, leaving families sick, anxious and financially strained as officials review fixes.
Brisbane emergency landing after Sydney–Kuala Lumpur flight diverts
A Sydney–Kuala Lumpur flight diverted to Brisbane after takeoff for an emergency landing. Authorities say the incident is under investigation and there are no confirmed injuries.
Townsville hospital probes after pro-life activist shares image of aborted foetus
Queensland health authorities are investigating a privacy incident at a Townsville hospital after a graphic aborted foetus image circulated online via a pro-life campaigner, raising privacy concerns.
Archaeology on the clock: Brisbane’s early history in the salvage rush
A student-led Brisbane artefact salvage project near the airport is racing to document artefacts from the city’s early days, uncovered by the 2011 floods, shaping Queensland history.
Queensland to ban pro-Palestine chants and hate symbols
Queensland plans reforms to curb pro-Palestine chants, restrict certain symbols, and impose tougher penalties for damaging places of worship, with details still being outlined.