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Queensland firefighters are racing against the clock to prepare for a heightened bushfire season, with above-average rainfall increasing fuel loads and hampering hazard reduction burning.

From the cockpit of his chopper, Jedd Manning is dropping supplies to disaster-affected areas one day and rounding up rebellious cattle the next.

Australian fans of Nashville star Jelly Roll rejoice at the news Townsville has scored a concert coup after mounting fan pressure and behind-the-scenes negotiations.

A fresh report into an April explosion at the Callide Power Station in central Queensland has revealed serious safety concerns. CS Energy says it will make changes in response to the report. 

When Steven Jones was diagnosed with prostate cancer, his daughter Madeline didn't know anything about Australia's most diagnosed cancer for males. Now she is highlighting the impact of the disease.

A man faces court charged with murder after emergency services found a 27-year-old man with fatal stab wounds at a property in Yeppoon.

Warm and sunny conditions are expected across most of Queensland for the final week of winter, but the warmer temperatures are set to bring elevated fire dangers.

A sunny weekend is forecast for much of the state, after parts of south-east Queensland receive double the average rainfall for August.

Concerns are raised about the use of telehealth at regional hospitals, after a pregnant mother later diagnosed with pre-eclampsia is told to go home and "take Panadol with a can of Coke" in central Queensland.

Nearly two months since the tragic death of his wife and his champion kelpie, Muster Dogs TV personality Frank Finger is adjusting to a new way of life — with a new pup.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting up to 70 millimetres of rain, and thunderstorms, in parts of Queensland on Thursday.  

Peabody Energy has terminated a deal to buy five Anglo American coal mines in the Bowen Basin citing an underground ignition at the Moranbah North mine in March.

Residents in a small central Queensland town are campaigning to get their full GP service back amid fears the area could lose another doctor.

There are fears further outbreaks in central Queensland could take resources away from the main fire ant stronghold in the state's south-east.

After a warm and clear start to the week, cold and wet weather will begin drenching parts of Queensland from today.

Joan French, 92, has been spending time in the garden of her aged care home with much younger company. Life experience and shared interests make good fodder for conversation.

The RACQ calls for urgent government reform as Queensland Road Safety Week begins, with 2025 on track to be one of the most dangerous years for drivers.  

Armed with metal detectors, treasure hunters hope to find more relics left behind when the US Army pulled out of central Queensland after World War II.

Cooler conditions and clear skies are expected for the weekend in Queensland after parts of the state experienced thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms dump hail across south-east Queensland on Thursday afternoon, but the BoM says it should be a fine weekend.