Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has thrown her support behind a push to get a State of Origin match in Townsville.
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McCulkin murders accused allegedly admitted involvement
Mum and daughters not seen or heard from since January 16, 1974.
Sea World staff 'cautiously optimistic' after birth of polar bears
A Gold Coast theme park is celebrating after the birth of two polar bear cubs.
Waltzing Matilda Centre set to reopen in time for anniversary
In 2015, the central-west Queensland town of Winton lost a much-loved tourist attraction and tribute to the work of one of Australia’s most iconic poets.
Sunnybank Hills family escapes as fire destroys home
Seven people have escaped a raging fire that destroyed a family home on Brisbane’s south on Monday night.
'Miraculous and torturous recovery': Cyclist defies odds of survival
Joel Ward was given a 5-10 per cent chance of survival following a horrific accident. Months later he was back doing what almost killed him – this time with his mum by his side.
Tower of Power sees taxpayers pay an extra $50 million each year in rent
The plush new surrounds of 1 William Street have added $50 million to Queensland taxpayers’ rental bill for the 5000 public servants who worked in the building.
Palm Island riots class action could cost government $40 million: lawyer
A class action against the Queensland government over a “racist” police response to a now-infamous death in custody and resulting riots on Palm Island could cost almost $40 million, lawyers claim.
Dozens gather at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in support of Chase Walker-Steven
Dozens of supporters of Chase Walker-Steven and his parents gathered at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, four days after the family fled the state and sparked a frantic Amber Alert search.
Mystery Queenslander, fined 1500 times, owes state $390,000
Meet the Queenslander with the dubious honour of having the highest number of outstanding debts to the State Penalties Enforcement Register.