Latest from Queensland

Another scare at Dreamworld

Passengers were left hanging on the BuzzSaw ride at Dreamworld after a safety switch was triggered.

Victim's daughter: 'I want my mummy'

Lionel Patea was jailed for life for killing Tara Brown. The couple's young daughter is now parentless, and struggling.

Room check: Oaks Gateway on Palmer

Cherie Howie stays in a one-bedroom Townsville apartment with river and city views.

Maryborough: Magic on the streets

While Fraser Island is considered by many to be the crowning jewel of Queensland's Fraser Coast it's not the only place worth a visit, writes Corazon Miller.

Mother-of-two's amazing transformation

This model mum of two reveals how she went from pregnant to a six-pack in eight weeks.

Revealed: Lionel Patea's criminal life

A protection order could not keep Tara Brown safe from her ex-partner, who had a lengthy list of criminal convictions.

Ocean's bounty on a plate

Seafood and eat it - it's a philosophy that's easy to follow, writes Elisabeth Easther.

'I felt like I failed Tara' says witness

Two people who saw Tara Brown beaten to death have spoken of its impact on them.

Bravery awards for mates of drowned Kiwi

A Herculean effort by his three mates brought Sam Brown's body back to his family.

Must-do Queensland experiences

Green Island Green Island is a coral cay north-east of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. The island boasts an unspoilt rainforest

Drug so deadly it can kill on contact

A drug considered a potential chemical weapon and terrorist threat has been detected in Queensland, sparking an urgent warning from authorities.

Heroes praised for saving shark victim

Three Queenslanders are being hailed as lifesavers after plucking their mate from the water after he was bitten by a shark.

Mum's $4800 self-serve scam

A Queensland mum has catapulted self-serve checkout theft to an entirely new level with an elaborate barcode scam.

Animals suffering heat in Queensland

A horrifying number of pets are being left out to cook in sweltering conditions with at least five dying and hundreds suffering severe heat stress.

The hottest place in Australia

A number of Queensland towns have smashed previous heat records this weekend but this is getting ridiculous.

'Lizard Man's' gf tried to fake her death

Lizard Man Bronson Ellery's terrified ex-girlfriend considered faking her own death to escape him just one month before he brutally murdered her in his Gold Coast apartment.

Jellyfish invasion swamps beach

In just two months almost 23,000 people in this southeast Queensland tourist hot spot have been stung by jellyfish.

'Illegal' payments to teachers uncovered

Troubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.