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Fierce opposition to disaster recovery funding changes in Queensland
The Commonwealth government has announced plans to split state and federal funding for disaster recovery 50/50. Under the current Disaster Recovery Framework Arrangements the split between the Commonwealth and the Queensland government is 65/35. The Queensland government and the Local Government Association of Queensland say they will fight the planned changes.
Energy price relief on the horizon for regional Queenslanders
Energy prices to fall across Queensland after national drop in prices Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:58pm In short: The Queensland Competition Authority's final determination has confirmed electricity costs will drop. Households will save up to 6.9 per cent while businesses will save 8.1 per cent. The changes will come into effect from July.
Queensland police finance review referred to corruption watchdog
Independent financial review of Queensland Police Service referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 2:47pm In short: A review into Queensland police finances has been referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission. The review found money was redirected from its intended purpose. Police say the financial shortfall will not be addressed with redundancies.
Bureaucrat breaks down in tears at Queensland CFMEU misconduct inquiry
Bureaucrat breaks down recounting alleged abuse at Queensland CFMEU misconduct inquiry Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 1:35pm A high-ranking bureaucrat has broken down in tears while recounting alleged abuse involving ousted CFMEU boss Michael Ravbar, at an inquiry into the union. The commission of inquiry into alleged union misconduct and criminal links in Queensland is holding its tenth block of public hearings in Brisbane. Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) senior executive Andrea Fox told the...
Suppression order for name of a high-profile Queensland man stands for now
Identity of man at centre of alleged extramarital relationship extortion remains suppressed Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 6:22pm In short: Acting Magistrate Gelma Meoli has extended an interim order to withhold the name of a high-profile Queensland man from publication. It's alleged an extra-marital relationship is at the centre of an extortion attempt. The matter has been adjourned until next week to allow police prosecutions to file an application.
‘Imminent threat’: charges laid against 13-year-old who allegedly planned attack on Queensland school
Alleged threat on regional school north of Brisbane was ‘quite well advanced’, Queensland counter-terrorism police sayQueensland counter-terrorism police have charged a 13-year-old with planning an attack on a regional school north of Brisbane. The teenager was arrested last Thursday after allegedly making threats at a business in Maryborough, armed with a knife.
NSW conjure comeback for the ages to snatch State of Origin game one from Queensland
New South Wales staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Queensland 22-20 in the 2026 State of Origin series opener. The Blues fought back from a 20-0 deficit, with Nathan Cleary scoring a crucial try and kicking three goals in the final minute. This victory puts New South Wales one-nil up in their pursuit of the Origin Shield.
Shark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland
A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack on the Great Barrier Reef. The incident reportedly occurred at Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef located approximately 50km off the Queensland coast. Emergency services were alerted to the attack around midday.
Queensland magistrate suppresses identity of man with ‘high public profile’ in extortion case
Media outlets argue man’s name should be made public and police acting to protect him from ‘embarrassment’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland magistrate has suppressed the name of a man with a “high public profile” during an ongoing extortion case in Cairns. The man – referred to in court as MM – is not a party to the case, which was back before the Cairns magistrates court on Monday.
$6 million of cocaine found at north Queensland boat ramp
$6 million of cocaine found near burnt-out truck at boat ramp in Whitsundays Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 3:11pm Packages of cocaine estimated to be worth $6 million have been found floating in the sea and near the remains of a burnt-out truck at an isolated north Queensland boat ramp. In a statement police said 40 kilograms of cocaine was found at the Jimmys Rock boat ramp at Midge Point, 100 kilometres north of Mackay, about 8am on Saturday. They said the drugs had likely come from overseas.