Clinton Oliver and Braydon Franklin have been sentenced to life in prison with a 21-year non-parole period for the murder of Caboolture grandmother Donna Howe, whose body was dumped in a Sunshine Coast forest and set on fire in May 2022.
Energy minister Chris Bowen announced that the federal government will use commonwealth legislation to override state opposition and mandate that new AI datacentres run on renewable energy while banning gas-fuelled facilities.
Federal police investigate a defence manufacturer vandalism incident as terrorism, Aboriginal community police officers sue the NT government over discrimination, and world oil companies face criticism over massive profits.
The spread of varroa mite in Queensland is wiping out feral honey bee populations, forcing Australian horticulture growers to rely on commercial pollination services and face surging costs.
A 10-year-old Sunshine Coast boy, Cooper, is set to spend his birthday in hospital after a persistent sore throat led to an acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis, highlighting the importance of seeking medical advice for persistent symptoms.
Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell suggests building Australia's next generation of AI data centres in remote outback Queensland to ease urban pressure, contingent on energy projects like CopperString.
Justice Thomas Bradley has been named Queensland's 28th governor, succeeding Dr Jeannette Young. He will be sworn in on November 1 after King Charles approved the appointment.
North Queensland Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden has publicly refuted recent reports linking him to an early exit from the club for personal reasons, reaffirming his commitment until 2029. Dearden also provided an update on his recovery from a shin injury, targeting a return in round 26.
The Queensland government is reviewing a police union proposal to allow officers to collect DNA from child suspects under 17 without a court order, a change from current law. While the police union argues for equal treatment with adult offenders, human rights advocates criticize it as dehumanizing children.
The Queensland government is "actively pursuing" a policy to allow police to collect DNA from child suspects without a court order, a change supported by the Police Union but strongly opposed by human rights advocates who argue it dehumanizes children.
Laurie Daley has resigned as NSW State of Origin coach, a move anticipated after leading the Blues to a series victory over Queensland. The NSWRL acknowledged his significant contributions, while Daley expressed pride in the team's win and addressed his critics.
New gun restrictions in Queensland, Australia, are now in effect, requiring Australian citizenship for a licence, with non-citizens needing exemptions. This follows a 21% rise in firearm licence applications in March 2026, driven by public uncertainty over future laws and a long-term trend of women joining shooting sports.
Texas, Queensland, faces an aged care crisis as its median age rises, forcing elderly residents like Joan White and the Mearns to leave town for care. A community foundation, driven by White, aims to raise $750,000 to build a local facility, preventing family separation and ensuring dignified aging in their hometown.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
Queensland's east coast will experience a brief easing of showery conditions mid-week, particularly in central and southern areas, before coastal showers return and potentially gusty winds affect the state during Ekka week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Queensland's Health Minister ordered a review of fertility clinic guidance after a new interpretation of donor family limits was deemed discriminatory, affecting lesbian couples and patients like Deborah Poerio who faced treatment delays using their existing embryos.
Queensland's proposed State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 raises fears among landowners and environmental groups of land seizure and bypassing environmental laws for "state strategic projects," despite government assurances.
O Bonito CineSur – Festival Sul-Americano de Bonito – encerrou sua quarta edição com a premiação de filmes e uma homenagem ao indigenista Vincent Carelli. O diretor colombiano Alejandro Calderón foi o maior vencedor, e produções de Mato Grosso do Sul, "Natasha" e "Higa Ke – Olho por Olho", também foram reconhecidas.
The Queensland government has released new concept images for the 2032 Olympic stadium precinct at Brisbane’s Victoria Park, aiming to ease concerns over parkland loss. Opponents, however, dismiss the "fantasy vision" for lacking details on crucial infrastructure like parking and transport links.
A 100-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil from Queensland, scanned by ANSTO, reveals its last meal of fish, cephalopods, and a pterosaur. Crushing bite marks suggest it was attacked or scavenged by a Kronosaurus, offering a rare glimpse into Australia's ancient marine food web.
Two 21-year-old French travellers, William Pertek and Manek Miquel, hitchhiked 5,000 km across Australia from Queensland to Broome, relying on strangers' kindness despite police warnings. Their journey highlights a social media-driven hitchhiking revival and challenges faced in remote areas.
During a Queensland CFMEU inquiry, Commissioner Stuart Wood KC strongly rebuked police for allowing "mob rule" during union disputes on a Brisbane infrastructure project. The inquiry also forensically cross-examined Geoffrey Watson SC on his report alleging union violence stemmed "from the top," while political fallout from a related Victorian probe escalated.
Daniel Storey, a landholder in Junction View, Queensland, successfully rallied his community against Rosehill Sandstone's proposed 62-hectare quarry on his family's farm. The developer unexpectedly withdrew its application, highlighting the impact of community opposition on resource projects.
Two French friends, William Pertek and Manek Miquel, have hitchhiked over 5,000km across Australia, from Queensland to Western Australia, relying on the kindness of strangers. Despite challenges and safety concerns, they highlight the generosity received, while a marketing expert notes a social media-driven resurgence in hitchhiking, contrasting with police warnings.
