Queensland Honours Volunteers During National Volunteer Week 2026

The Queensland Government is recognising the vital contribution of volunteers across the State as National Volunteer Week 2026 begins from 18 to 24 May, highlighting the people who dedicate their time to strengthening local communities.

Queensland Unveils New Gambling Harm Plan Backed by $17 Million Funding

The Queensland Government has unveiled a new three-year strategy aimed at reducing gambling-related harm across the state, supported by more than $17 million in annual funding for support programs and services. The Gambling Harm Action Plan 2026-28 focuses on prevention, early intervention and improving access to support for Queenslanders impacted by gambling.

Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining

Since the May 12 federal budget, every poll has had One Nation gaining when measured against the last issue of that poll. While they're still leading on primary votes in the YouGov and Morgan polls, One Nation was down one point in YouGov and steady in Morgan.

Qld Clears Rape Kit DNA Backlog and Accelerates Major Crime Testing

The Queensland Government says it has cleared the backlog of untested sexual assault examination kits inherited from the former Labor Government, while also significantly reducing delays in major crime DNA testing. The milestone marks another step in the State's effort to rebuild confidence in Queensland's forensic system, following widespread concerns over thousands of unprocessed DNA samples.

$3 million tourism injection to strengthen Whitsundays as holiday hotspot

The Queensland Government has announced a $3 million investment to support a major expansion of the BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, aimed at boosting tourism in the Whitsundays and encouraging visitors to stay longer in the region. The project is being supported through the State Government's $80 million Tourism Icon Investment Fund.

Darling Downs Crime Blitz Leads to 15 Arrests and 36 Charges

A major three-day policing operation across the Darling Downs has resulted in 15 people being charged with a combined 36 offences linked to property crime, drugs, weapons and traffic matters. Police conducted the targeted operation between April 28 and 30 across Goondiwindi, Inglewood and Warwick as part of Operation Lionrock.

Spinners Zampa and Davies shine as Australia wins opening T20 vs Bangladesh

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) – Slow bowlers Adam Zampa and Joel Davies claimed three wickets apiece to lead Australia to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Wednesday in the opening game of their three-match T20 series.

Labour's Andy Burnham wins special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer

LONDON (AP) – Labour’s Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.