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The Queensland government has doubled its First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 but the incentive won't suit everyone. Here's what you you need to know.

Unlike on the Gold Coast, researchers say there is little knowledge of how many bull sharks are in the region's canals and waterways, which are often lined with multi-million dollar properties.

The jury in the trial of Conor Buhk, who is accused of raping a woman on the Gold Coast in 2020, has entered deliberations.

A Queensland jury has been told the father of a woman allegedly raped by a fellow lifesaver confronted the man at his house in an attempt to incite a confession. 

The cricket gods have smiled on a club bowler after he bagged six wickets in the final over of a one-day match to snatch a miracle victory for his team.

While "some heat" could leave the market after the Reserve Bank lifted interest rates this week, for now, house prices have surpassed even the post-COVID records of early 2022.

Surfing legend Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew and boxing great Jeff Fenech are among the high-profile people who have provided character references for a man jailed for attempted murder.

Police believe several recent bushfires that threatened homes and residents in Queensland were started on purpose. Motivations for arson can vary but will be key to investigations.

Authorities give out more than $332 million in fines to speeding drivers in 2022-23 — up 35.7 per cent from the year before — amid heftier penalties.

The Queensland Police Union boss has been urged to step down after widespread condemnation of his controversial comments about the state's Path to Treaty legislation, with the police's advisory group saying his views display "outwardly racist ideology". 

Residents are being urged not to block fire hydrants, after firefighters had difficulty accessing water during a blaze on the Gold Coast.

A young lifesaver accused of raping a 21-year-old woman at a Gold Coast surf club house three years ago is expected to stand trial in a Queensland Court next month.

Detectives probing a 20-year-old cold case murder of a Gold Coast bottle shop manager say the same people are responsible for the fatal shooting of another man.

Not a single Queensland electorate outside of the state's south-east voted to support the referendum, and the firmest of those against it all fall within Queensland. We ask voters why.

Australia's most decentralised mainland state is expected to deliver a resounding No at the Voice to Parliament referendum. We spoke to voters about what's influencing their decision. 

Legion Walker, who grew up hunting for food on a small island off the Queensland coast, is using a rural football tournament as a stepping stone to play in Europe.

One of the state's most expensive housing markets hasn't kept up with Australia's surging property values after experiencing a dip over the past 12 months.

Queensland tourism figures welcome efforts to reignite the China group travel market but warn there are still challenges to overcome before visitors return en masse.

As the number of children presenting in Queensland emergency departments with e-scooter injuries rises sixfold, experts and parents worry it will take a death for the dangers of the device to be taken seriously.

Following allegations Tina Greer had a gun held to her head, police did not investigate as they believed any evidence would have been hidden by the time they got to her boyfriend's home, an inquest has heard.

The Councillor Conduct Tribunal finds Tom Tate used ratepayer funds for two annual NRL club memberships and was reimbursed for donations in breach of the City of Gold Coast's expenses policy.

Tools driven by artificial intelligence are being used by jobseekers to put together their applications. But recruiters warn misusing them could hinder chances of landing a dream role.

Son says the night Alan Beeby died plays "over and over" in his head as inquest into tragic cruise wraps up with deputy state coroner making early recommendations.

In the first three weeks of operation the cameras, distributed from Cairns all the way to the Gold Coast, issued 1,607 fines to speeding drivers – the equivalent of 100 penalties every school day.

Long-term modelling shows water grid storage levels could drop to the trigger point for restrictions by the end of next year.