A major corruption investigation into Queensland’s public health sector has resulted in five people – including public officers – facing serious criminal charges over alleged corrupt conduct involving medical devices in public hospitals.

The Queensland Government has confirmed that it will continue its pause on initiating Stage 1 (puberty blockers) and Stage 2 (gender-affirming hormone) therapies for minors with gender dysphoria in the state’s public hospitals, extending the pause until at least 2031.

Queensland Police are investigating a disturbing act of vandalism at a mosque in Brisbane’s north, where antisemitic and white supremacist graffiti – including a Nazi symbol – was sprayed onto the building overnight.

The attack, which targeted members of the Jewish community during a time of religious and cultural significance, has deeply affected people across Australia.

Eighteen-year-old Max Dezolt, who lives with cerebral palsy, has long been fascinated by policing.

The festive season rush is once again turning Queensland shopping centre car parks into high-risk zones

Brisbane’s CBD has been transformed into a whimsical festive trail, with residents invited to discover a series of tiny Christmas-themed doors hidden throughout the city.

The national consumer regulator is warning big retailers not to mislead shoppers as Boxing Day sales ramp up across Australia. The ACCC has urged businesses to ensure their discounts and promotions are genuine and clearly advertised, not tricks that confuse or deceive customers.

Queensland has recorded its worst flu year in more than a decade, with confirmed cases surging across almost every health region in the state. Health authorities are closely monitoring the unprecedented spike and urging Queenslanders to remain vigilant as the virus lingers into summer.

Queensland’s preparations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games could be hit by worker shortages and rising construction costs, the state’s auditor-general has warned.