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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.

Water is falling on fire-scorched parts of Queensland, but today it's from Mother Nature, not firefighting aircraft.

Lachlan Hughes was 36 and expecting his third child when he suddenly died in 2018. His loved ones were devastated, but they found a way to ensure his passion for regenerative farming would never be forgotten.

Works for the Olympics have already claimed a historic school in Brisbane. Now some residents in regional Queensland are anxious their beloved 123-year-old sports club is under threat.

After a near rainless September and October, and the prospect of the driest spring on record, November serves up a pleasant surprise: rain.

Whenever it rains, the black soil dirt track that leads to Mikaela Smith's home turns into a mud pit, bogging even the best four-wheel drives.

Anthony Rowlingson, who shot dead his brother in 2007, has failed in a last-ditch bid for freedom after his application was dismissed by Queensland's highest court.

Farmers are calling for assistance to rebuild infrastructure and replant crops, with the impact on the supply of fruit and vegetables unclear at the moment.

When Ellena Stone learned her neighbour might not have long to live, she decided to help plan her wedding. In just ten minutes they had everything from a photographer to a cake.

Hail piled up on cars and in front yards across Lockyer Valley, including this Laidley home.

Among the long rows of glossy publications that cater to the reading needs of home renovators, gold hunters, hobby farmers, celebrity watchers, and puzzle lovers, this newsagent is witnessing a resurgence in demand for print magazines. 

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.

Meat inspectors and vets are walking off the job today, with the industry saying the strike action will create backlogs that affect domestic and export sectors.

Two teenagers have faced court charged with attempted murder after an alleged home invasion in Toowoomba last month where they allegedly attacked a man with a tomahawk, and an alleged attempted car jacking three weeks later.

The first-generation farmers made an ambitious 100-year plan to repair land stripped of vegetation with tree plantings and chemical-free regenerative practices.

Twelve-year-old mini-bull rider Ronan Miosge is one tough hombre. He has been bucked off mini bulls since he was eight and keeps coming back for more.

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.

Much needed rainfall has helped fire crews bring dozens of blazes under control, but authorities have warned the reprieve won't be felt across all of Queensland.

Conditions have eased Thursday, but there are still a multitude of bushfire warnings in southern Queensland, where dozens of homes have been lost.

Kerrod James Frahm had a "duty of care to protect his son" before the 11-year-old died of a brown snake bite in 2021, magistrate says. 

Data from the phone of a woman who police allege was raped by former Liberal party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been received by his lawyers, a court has heard.

Dozens of bushfire warnings remain in place across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, while some communities are given the green light to return home.

Emergency warnings were issued for Nymboida, Tabulam and Tenterfield in NSW on Tuesday, while dangerous fire conditions remained in south-western Queensland. Look back on how the day unfolded with our blog.

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.

Four women living with disabilities have been given a brand new house to live in, providing freedom and friendship.