Brisbane News

Holly Barratt, at 29, is not feeling her age but people cannot stop talking about it as she becomes the Australian swim team's oldest rookie.

Cyclonic conditions one week, rebuilding the next. Satellite images capture Queensland's tourism icons two weeks on from Cyclone Debbie.

An aquaculture hatchery in far north Queensland sends 2,500 free fish to farms in the south-east corner of the state affected by the outbreak of white spot disease, in what is described as a "small ray of sunshine" for prawn farmers.

Young girls living in a single-parent home are more than twice as likely to be obese as those living in a two-parent household, Queensland researchers find.

One Brisbane creative thinks more females should become comic book artists and have their stories heard.

Police divers and the Army search wetlands north of Brisbane, looking for clues relating to the murder of Wayne Youngkin, who was last seen 31 years ago.

The family of a Tasmanian swimmer Ariarne Titmus is celebrating her inclusion in the Australian team for the World Swimming Championships after qualifying in her first race at the Australian titles.

Child safety officers are to be put in emergency rooms at hospitals across Queensland as part of the State Government's response to the death of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee.

In an unprecedented move, Queensland's Director of Public Prosecution attends today's Cabinet meeting to advise the Government not to release the Child Death Review Panel report sparked by the death of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee in 2016, fearing it will prejudice criminal proceedings.

Queensland seafood farmers say it is unfair they could be charged millions for a levy to combat the white spot disease, claiming the outbreak has nothing to do with them and is the fault of biosecurity officials.

As the seasons change and we edge closer to winter, is it possible that our sense of smell becomes heightened?

Gold Coast man gorges himself on oyster shooters, lobster and beer at Main Beach's Omeros Bros Restaurant and then flees into the surf without paying his bill, a Queensland court hears.

The US Davis Cup coach Jim Courier says it is exciting for everyone in tennis watching Nick Kyrgios' big improvement in 2017, which he says can lead to a world top five ranking.

Nick Kyrgios seals the deal, with his win over American Sam Querrey putting Australia into the Davis Cup semi-finals.

The Queensland Government confirms approval for Jeff Horn to face welterweight world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane in July.

SANZAAR is expected to announce a decision on the format of Super Rugby at 6pm (AEST) on Sunday, with a number of teams facing possible axing from the competition.

After Prahlad Wulf was diagnosed with diabetes, his dad Josh developed a modified version of the popular computer game Minecraft aimed at making life easier for any child living with the condition.

A review into how Queensland's disaster management system dealt with Cyclone Debbie and subsequent flooding will include a public poll, asking 900 residents their opinion on the official response.

The Glory lock away an A-League finals berth with a 3-1 victory over Brisbane Roar at Perth Oval.

The Brumbies extend their unprecedented winning streak against Australian Super Rugby opposition to 10, with a 43-10 thrashing of Queensland at Canberra Stadium.

Australia misses the chance to wrap up its Davis Cup quarter-final tie against United States following a loss in Saturday's doubles rubber at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.

A pair of Queensland geologists think they have struck brown gold in unearthing a rock dust capable of growing pristine grass in the middle of the Arabian desert, with hopes it will land them a massive turf deal for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

A more focused Nick Kyrgios is having a career year, and his Davis Cup performance for Australia against the United States is the latest evidence.

Three people sustain third-degree burns and others are treated for smoke inhalation in an electrical explosion at JBS's processing plant at Riverview in Ipswich.