Queensland

While Darwin bore the brunt of World War II attacks in northern Australia, historians are calling for more recognition for places outside of Darwin that were bombed by the Japanese.

About 140 passengers on the Sun Princess cruise ship come down with gastro, a fortnight after staff tried to rid the vessel of a norovirus upon returning from another trip.

The brother of Grant Hackett says his family is at the "end of the road" in their struggle with the deteriorating mental health of the Olympic swim star, who posted a photo this morning showing his bruised and bloodied face.

New 'no body, no parole' legislation means prisoners convicted of murder or manslaughter will need to identify the location of their victim's body before being eligible for early release under sweeping changes announced to the Queensland parole system.

Jeffery Lecke admits to being in denial about hitting his wife and says he would probably have breached the domestic violence order keeping him away from her if not for a newly formed police unit on the Sunshine Coast.

Super Netball is a new product of a long-standing popular code about to join the growing landscape of women's sport.

Mike Fitzpatrick reflects on the ups and downs of his 10-year reign as AFL chairman, including Essendon's doping saga, the AFL's expansion plans, gambling and the new women's league.

Champion swimmer Grant Hackett has been released from police custody after a disturbance at his parents' house on Queensland's Gold Coast.

A Queensland's sugar industry report warns that the pain from increasing electricity prices under a new tariff proposal is almost guaranteed.

Origin Energy finally bites the bullet and wipes more than $1 billion off the value of its stake in the $25 billion APLNG gas export project in Queensland.

Clive Palmer tells a Brisbane court he cannot remember details of multi-million-dollar payments made by his mining empire while he was chairman.

Olympic swimming champion Grant Hackett has struggled to adjust to life in retirement like many other sportspeople, writes Mary Gearin.

Private schools Brisbane Grammar and St Paul's School harboured sexual abuse and accused children of lying rather than properly investigating allegations against school counsellor Kevin Lynch, a royal commission finds.

A red-haired pig that barks when scared and enjoys a beer or two is missing from his family's Sunshine Coast property.

A woman suing company Lorna Jane over bullying claims breaks down in the District Court in Brisbane while testifying how the abuse led her to have suicidal thoughts.

Two king penguin chicks have been born in a breeding program on the Gold Coast.

Olympian Grant Hackett is "there in body, but not in mind, soul or spirit", his brother says, following the swimmer's involvement in a disturbance at his parents' Gold Coast home.

A dog groomer from southern Queensland said despite having degrees in child psychology and social work she prefers working with her four-legged friends.

A Queensland town struggling with water buybacks has opted for a dramatic change in tack as it fights for its future.

The RSPCA threatens to walk out of developing new poultry standards unless the phasing out of caged eggs is considered.

Central Queensland off-road racer Billy Geddes competing in the 2012 Finke Desert Race.

A grazier and quarry owner trades in his quiet life to compete in some of the United States' roughest off-road races.

Farmers, residents and conservationists on Queensland's Sunshine Coast say they are receiving contradictory information about plans for a multimillion-dollar land sale.

A radio program created by and for teenagers aims to open up the discussion on mental health for high school students.

School principal Paul Browning says the education system is crushing creativity, so he's on a mission to convince the Federal Government to take a closer look at the issue.