Queensland

A Queensland legal service that helps money-strapped clients take legal action or defend themselves in court is worried about its own financial future, with federal funding about to run out.

The One Nation leader hits back at fresh criticism from dumped candidate Peter Rogers that she is controlled by James Ashby.

Marine taxidermist Steve Mathews is unable to find an apprentice to carry on his 40-year legacy.

About 5,000 hectares of national park in central Queensland that is home to 11 endangered species is facing compulsory acquisition for a military base expansion, State Environment Minister Steven Miles says, adding that he has sought details from the Commonwealth.

Four days into a new century, Marc Mietus left Melbourne to move to Queensland to begin a new life, but his family never saw him again and still don't know what happened.

Brett Holman caps his return from injury by guiding Brisbane Roar to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Western Sydney at Lang Park.

A small internet provider helping to end the data drought in regional Queensland says it could soon be outbid by big telcos on digital spectrum access due to a proposed rule change by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

An historical documentary featuring the Indigenous community on Palm Island in far north Queensland will shed light on a relatively unknown aspect of Australia's colonisation where Aboriginal people were stolen, stripped and exhibited as attractions in a human zoo.

A former One Nation candidate who was dumped last night over a controversial blog post he denies writing says Pauline Hanson could face a revolt if she keeps "jumping the gun" and sacking people.

The Queensland Government condemns Federal Government plans to compulsorily acquire its properties for the expansion of a military base in the region.

A father who tortured and killed his newborn daughter in her home in Gympie in south-east Queensland is sentenced to nine years in jail.

Queensland's iconic Big Pineapple site is set to be redeveloped as its new owners look to attract different audiences.

Rainfall is likely to be below average in much of eastern Australia from February to April, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says a new youth court in Townsville for high-risk offenders will ensure young people are not lost in the system, but the Opposition says it is just a "weak Labor response".

Australia's winemakers rely on free trade, so as export values surge, they are taking nothing for granted.

A service that reunites families affected by Australia's forced removal policies is closing its Mount Isa branch, the only office located in western Queensland.

A photographic exhibition celebrating immigration opens in the Queensland city of Bundaberg.

An orchardist on Queensland's Sunshine Coast diversifies into dragon fruit as the popularity of the unique fruit grows.

Some North Queensland cane growers consider withholding their crop this year if a marketing agreement with sugar miller Wilmar is not reached.

Former Billabong chief executive Matthew Perrin is sentenced to eight years in jail for fraud over the forging of his then-wife's signature to access more than $13 million from the Commonwealth Bank.

Lake Nash Station on the Queensland-Northern Territory border welcomes more rain this week, and sees the Georgina River flood.

A former Bandidos bikie who was feared dead after a bloody brawl outside a Gold Coast club has contacted police and is safe and well.

Snake catchers urge the public to educate themselves on how to avoid a bite after a number of young Queensland children were bitten within days of each other.

Residents on Queensland's Sunshine Coast vow to fund a $200,000 legal battle against a proposed sand mine.

When artist Sven Roehrs asked his mother's neighbour, Professor Alan Mackay-Sim, to sit for a portrait, he did not know he would be painting the next Australian of the Year.