More frequent extreme weather events and higher building costs are leading to record high premiums across the country, according to the insurance industry.
Queensland government to outlaw carbon capture and storage in Great Artesian Basin
Premier Steven Miles says his government will legislate to permanently ban carbon capture and storage activities within the expansive region.
Photo shows Map of the Great Artesian BasinCoroners Court confirms fresh lead behind renewed search for Kimberley man missing in outback Queensland
Twenty police and volunteers have been searching near Noccundra, the first major effort for nearly two years since Jeremiah "Jayo" Rivers disappeared.
Photo shows men on yellow police motorbikes through across a grassy plain.Hope for answers as new police search starts for Jeremiah Rivers, missing since 2021
Queensland police have confirmed a new search for the 27-year-old started in the Noccundra area, in south-west Queensland, last week.
Photo shows men in SES uniforms walk past an all terrain vehicle and four wheel drivesFewer grey nomads in outback Queensland as holiday-makers head overseas
Travellers are choosing planes and cruise ships over road trips, Queensland tourism operators say, as the industry faces a slow start to the season.
Photo shows A caravan beside a rock pool in outback Queensland.Gen Z publicans pay off remote pub with 'country way' loan from former owner
Two young mates now own a western Queensland pub outright through a deal built of mutual trust they say should be more common.
Photo shows Grant Champion, Tom Auriac and Tony Jackson at Stonehenge Hotel in Western Queensland.The barefoot band of bush kids on a mission to start a cricket team
Henry Land travels 400km to play cricket every weekend. But after posting hand-drawn flyers around town, the Cunnamulla kid's dream of starting a local cricket team could finally come true.
Photo shows A bunch of kids, some barefoot, gather on a green cricket pitch while two are up on a big green bin with cricket bats in hand.Former miner steps up to retrain and tackle mental health services gap in outback town
Melinda Haig says she identified a need for better mental health support in her critically under-served region and decided to do something about it. TAFE figures show that she is not the only one.
Photo shows A lady with blonde hair in a pink and white checkered dress sitting on a log smiling with a river in the backgroundResidents remain stranded in outback Queensland
Hundreds of residents remain stranded, as the outback town of Charleville waits for waters to recede after heavy rains in the region.
Photo shows Outback Flood Waters, Moving South: Road covered by still flood water with trees submerged.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 25 seconds.South-east Queensland set for a wet weekend, Charleville residents likely to be isolated for days
The weekend storms will bring a flood risk for the south, where rivers, creeks and catchments could "respond rapidly" to even moderate rainfall.
Photo shows A large expnase of water covers a road on a still morning. mist and trees reflect off the water.Charleville's levee went up ahead of an expected 6.7 metre peak on Friday evening.
Charleville's levee went up ahead of an expected 6.7 metre peak on Friday evening.
Has Video Duration: 15 seconds.Major flood warning issued for parts of Queensland, with heavy falls to impact south-east over weekend
Up to 100 millimetres of rain has drenched areas near Charleville in south-west Queensland in the last 24 hours, causing the Warrego River to swell.
Charleville road inundated as Warrego River rises amid heavy rain
A road in Charleville is inundated after water spilled from the Warrego River amid intense rainfall.
Has Video Duration: 10 seconds.Grandfather who died in floodwaters identified, as more than 100mm of rain falls in an hour in south-east Queensland
A man has died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters at Greenbank, south of Brisbane.
Photo shows A white ute in a dense forrest next to a creek. The grass around it has been flattened by water.Authorities tell tourists 'don't just rely on Google Maps' while travelling through outback Queensland
With Easter marking the unofficial start of the tourist season, outback authorities are concerned by the number of people getting lost or stuck in Queensland's outback after following location mapping apps.
Photo shows Four wheel drive vehicle travelling through a desert landscapeIt's a well-paid job so why are fewer people nominating for local councils?
With so many councillor and mayor positions uncontested, is it a sign of voter disengagement or are people happy with how things are?
Photo shows ECQ logo on an envelope for a postal vote.Queensland's summer of extremes sees rainfall and heat records tumble
The average maximum temperature in the state was 1.18 degrees Celsius above the 1961-1990 average, making it the hottest summer since 2020.
Photo shows A collage of three images, a car on a hot dirt road, a lightning strike, and a rainbow.As regional towns struggle to attract new nurses, a Queensland uni is working to train locals
Rural hospitals across Australia are struggling to attract and retain nursing staff. An outback campus in Queensland is addressing the issue by training staff locally, but the union says more opportunities are needed.
Photo shows Nursing lecturer inside a simulation hospital used for practical examinations.Over 130mm of rain recorded in three hours south-west of Brisbane, bringing worst flash flooding some locals have seen
Severe thunderstorms cause flash flooding at Springfield Lakes as the Bureau of Meteorology warns much of the state faced unsettled weather.
Photo shows Flooding around Robelle Domain at Springfield Lakes.Gas and oil exploration banned in Queensland's Channel Country, traditional owners celebrate
Traditional owners say they can "breathe a little easier" after the Queensland government announced it would ban new gas and oil developments in remote south-west Queensland's Channel Country.
Photo shows Aerial shot of Channel Country floodplain while in flood'Not a great outlook' for Queenslanders as temperatures soar, bureau says
Searing heat consumes Queensland amid already parched conditions, but a cool change should bring respite to fire-ravaged communities before the mercury soars again.
Photo shows Sun setting over Indian Ocean