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The Bureau of Meteorology says wet weather is expected for much of Queensland this weekend, with showers likely during the first days of the Ekka. 

The mining company has defended its actions at the proposed Gemini mine site in central Queensland, and says work has been done in accordance with state and federal laws.

Drag bingo and Mardi Gras aren't what you'd typically expect in the thick of the Aussie bush, but this small town welcomes and embraces its queer community. 

Work has been suspended at the Clarke Creek Wind Farm in central Queensland following the death of 27-year-old man.

Sport is a rite of passage in small towns, and it's becoming a hub for young mums, boosting mental and physical health.

Scattered showers and winter temperatures are forecast for Queensland this week, but the weather bureau says it will only stick around for a few days. 

Outdoor exercise groups surge in popularity as people look for low-intensity alternatives to keeping fit while staying social.

A push to get EV chargers installed on Queensland's Capricorn Coast has been suspended following the broadcast of a report on "dirty nickel".

Queensland's record-breaking rain is set to ease as the Easter weekend approaches, but some residents in the north are isolated following the weekend's deluge.

Just weeks after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred struck south-east Queensland, residents can expect heavy rainfall moving into the weekend. Sandbagging stations are open in the Gold Coast as the region prepares for more downpours. 

Exciting news for regional Rockhampton as it learns it will host Brisbane Olympics rowing, but the sport's governing bodies have concerns the Fitzroy River course — crocodile habitat — may not meet international standards.

After being hit by flash flooding during the week, north Queensland residents are being warned to prepare for more rainfall, while the west of the state could also see a significant rain event. 

Next to Rockhampton Airport is a large botanical garden filled with thousands of flying foxes, and when the sun sets these creatures come alive and cause headaches for incoming flights.

Showers are expected across coastal parts of the state today, with some regions on the tropical north coast picking up more than 100 millimetres overnight.

Rangers on a popular Queensland island say they are warning campers to be prepared to leave, and asking visitors to stay away.

The cyclone is likely to build into a category three system on Wednesday morning and continue at that level through Thursday and Friday, tracking slowly south and away from the Queensland coast.

Staff say 18-year-old chimpanzee Sile has been accepted into the zoo's troupe with an "unheard of" warm welcome in just days. 

After becoming the first Australian woman to win a medal in BMX freestyle at the Olympics, Natalya Diehm is inspiring the next generation of stars. And she's not done yet.

Instead of blasting icy air con all day, some Queenslanders are swapping their afternoon walk for water aerobics and opting for a shorter haircut.

Calling people "mentally ill" based on their sexual identity and referring to women as "household objects" will now be allowed in the context of political discussions on social media giant Meta's platforms. 

A recent fatal shark attack in Queensland prompts warnings for people to be on the lookout for deadly marine creatures these holidays. 

A new generation learns to love Central Queensland's Dawson River and carries on the sense of community that is etched into the fabric of the tiny town of Theodore.

A spike in doctors training in general practice will end a seven-year decline, but rural communities fear it won't stem a chronic healthcare shortage.

Police say a family has been "torn apart" after a mother and her teenage son died in a collision on the Bruce Highway in Queensland while a father and second teenage son travelling in the same vehicle survived. 

Patients may be lining up for haircuts but they are also getting invaluable connection with other people as they wait for placements in aged care homes.