Kate McKenna

The statistic has prompted Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman to order an in-depth clinical review into the problem.

Days after he became premier, Steven Miles's first cabinet has been sworn in today with five fresh faces joining the frontbench and three Palaszczuk ministers heading to the backbench. Follow live.

After being elected unopposed by the Labor caucus on Friday morning, Steven Miles gives his maiden speech and vows to boost emission reduction targets and to address youth crime and the housing crisis.

When Wayne Irving was taken to hospital in an ambulance, his family trusted he would be seen by a doctor in time. They didn't realise they were saying their final goodbye.

Clive Palmer's company, Waratah Coal, is seeking to build a $3.5 billion, 1,400 megawatt "low emissions" power station on a cattle property in Queensland.

Queensland is one of the only jurisdictions that does not imprison pet owners whose dogs caused death or serious injury. That is set to change.

Shane Cuthbert admitted it was "not a good look" and said he would remove the videos after questions from the ABC.

The Queensland government will pay out $5,000 to $50,000 in compensation to patients, many children, after a sweeping review of the treatment of audiology patients at Townsville University Hospital saw two staff immediately stood down.

There's just one short year until Queenslanders return to the polls. Here's a look at 10 of the state government's commitments from the last election, and how much progress has been made on what was promised.

Five months after LNP MPs voted in favour of the laws to set up a First Nations Treaty Institute and a truth-telling and healing inquiry, leader David Crisafulli has declared the path to treaty is "not the right way forward for Queensland".

Concerns about the "cruel, inhuman and degrading" treatment of a man with an intellectual disability has prompted a complaint.

Those who display, distribute or publish a banned symbol — and cause others to feel harassed or offended — could face up to six months' jail.

Historic legislation is introduced in Queensland, with Hannah Clarke's parents praising the new protection for victims.  

A fresh inquiry is launched into Queensland's forensics DNA lab to investigate concerns about an automated DNA extraction method.

Energy rebates and a $250 million fund to speed up Queensland's internet are announced in Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's State of the State address.

The case, detailed in the first annual report by the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Review Board, is the subject of review by Queensland Health.

One of the state's most powerful unions has hit out at Queensland Health's decision to "fast-track" the repeal of its COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

The Palaszczuk government's swift apology on Tuesday after damning findings from the disability royal commission — although welcome — was lacking in detail. 

Hundreds marched on Brisbane Parliament House last month to demand tougher sentences for young offenders, as well as an independent advisory for victims of crime.

The disability royal commission found the abuse and neglect faced by two brothers was sometimes "mistaken for disability-related behaviours". Warning: This story contains content that readers may find distressing.

Brothers Kaleb and Jonathan*, then aged 19 and 17, were found in May 2020 after their father was discovered dead from a terminal illness at their Brisbane home.

The committee monitors whether countries are meeting their obligations under the UN's Convention Against Torture, which Australia signed up to in 1989.

The government's approach could risk alienating parts of Labor's traditionally progressive supporter base and leave itself open to more attacks from other political parties.

Queensland premier defends the government's move to fast-track proposed law youth justice law changes, saying it is "standard practice" and their job is "to keep the public safe".

The proposed amendments, which run to 57 pages, include a raft of significant proposed changes.