At just 16, Gout Gout removes Peter Norman's national mark that had stood since 1968, producing a faster time than what Usain Bolt ran at the same age.
Environmental activist claims 'major win' after judge strikes out multiple allegations in Adani case
The mining company claimed Ben Penning had continually demanded its contractors terminate or withdraw from negotiations to disrupt operations at Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland.
Photo shows Ben Pennings speaking into a microphone outside the court house.Teenage sprint star Gout Gout edges closer to breaking 10-second barrier for 100m
At just 16, Gout Gout underlines his potential with more outstanding performances at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane on Friday.
Photo shows Gout Gout gives the thumbs up after a 100m race at the Australian All School Championships.Aussies prepared for 'more grit' from India after claiming ODI series lead
Australia expects India's top order to offer more resistance when the two teams return to Brisbane's Allan Border Field for the second match of their ODI series.
Photo shows An Indian batter walks from the field after being dismissed by Australia in the first women's ODI in Brisbane.People could soon drink alcohol on top of Brisbane's Story Bridge and some residents are furious
Tourists could soon be able to drink alcohol on top of Brisbane’s Story Bridge as part of a proposal that has enraged nearby residents.
Photo shows A bridge next to a cityscapeCatherine Heyworth-Smith KC giving evidence
The president of Bar Association of Queensland speaking about the LNP's proposed 'adult crime, adult time' policy.
Photo shows A woman speaking into a microphone at a hearing.Has Video Duration: 51 seconds.LNP's 'adult crime, adult time' policy gets green light after week of scrutiny
The Making Queensland Safer Bill will be debated in state parliament next week after going through a fast-tracked committee process.
Photo shows Large billboard of man with politcal slogansMore Australian Gen Z men are turning to God, while Gen Z women leave the church in large numbers
New Australian research has found that young men are identifying as Christian and seeing the benefits of organised religion at much higher rates than women of the same generation.
Photo shows a young man and young woman hype up the crowd on the stage of a Christian youth campScreen time among digital natives could be causing a disease traditionally associated with 'older' people
The chronic and progressive disease is being found in younger Australians with children as young as 12 developing symptoms.
Photo shows The glow of a computer screen reflecyed in the pupil of a woman's eye.Man charged with murder after body found in caravan at storage facility north of Brisbane
Police have arrested a 47-year-old man over the death of a 60-year-old man at Caboolture, north of Brisbane.
Photo shows The exterior of a storage facility, including a large yellow sign.Wet summer forecast raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall
Wild weather has lashed south-east Queensland, causing experts to warn about Brisbane's drain network, with some claiming it "isn't designed to take in flows" from intense heavy rainfall.
Photo shows Flash floodingThousands more paying land tax as Queensland government makes an estimated $2b
The state government is estimated to have made more than $2 billion from land tax last financial year, $300 million more than the year before. Nearly 200,000 properties were subject to the land tax in 2023-24.
Photo shows Houses on a hill.Redflow was the great hope of Australian manufacturing. Its collapse left customers with broken batteries
Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers out of pocket.
Photo shows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Redflow CEO Tim Harris.Teenager acquitted of Queensland Boxing Day murder released after sentencing for lesser offences
The teenager, who is now 19, was free to leave court after being sentenced for lesser offences.
Photo shows A man and woman taking a selfie on a beach.NRLW superstar Tamika Upton returns to Brisbane Broncos
Superstar fullback Tamika Upton has signed a three-year contract to return to Brisbane, in a huge coup for the perennial NRLW heavyweights.
Photo shows Tamika Upton of the Knights passes the football during an NRLW matchJudge throws out Queensland energy class action
The Federal Court has found the conduct of Stanwell and CS Energy was legitimate "profit maximisation behaviour".
Photo shows High tension power lines on steel towers in a paddock at Oxley Creek Common at Rocklea on Brisbane's southside.Police destroy 500kg of cocaine seized after alleged 'black flight' from PNG to Australia crashed
The cocaine, which had a street value of $800 million at the time, was found near a remote air strip north of Port Moresby.
Photo shows A man in police uniform stands next to a crashed plan in the bush.Fifteen years after Queensland lost its AAA credit rating, there's a 'growing risk' it could be downgraded again
Queensland's treasurer warns there's a heightened risk of the state's credit rating being downgraded.
Photo shows The Brisbane skyline over the river.Djokovic begins quest for 25th grand slam title with Brisbane International
Novak Djokovic has signed up to play the Brisbane International as the superstar Serb seeks to ramp up his bid for another Australian Open crown.
Photo shows Novak Djokovic screams in joy after winning a point, shaking his racquet, looking at the crowdMeatworks locked out of China says it will take months to supply beef again as trade ban lifts
An Australian beef exporter caught up in a trade war with China says the company has learned not to become overly reliant on a single market.
Photo shows Chinese businessmen Ming Yang and Wong Sheng with Alan Kropp from Australian Country Choice holding a cut of beef.Army veteran says she feels safer in overseas riot zone than in Townsville
An Australian Army veteran has told a public hearing into the Queensland government's proposed "adult crime, adult time" laws she felt safer serving overseas than living in Townsville.
Photo shows A woman with slicked back hair, has a serious expression, she's in her early 40's