A Toowoomba-based cult, who believes modern medicine is 'witchcraft', killed eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs in January 2022.

Cases of Melioidosis, a bacterial infection found in tropical climates that is sometimes referred to as a 'mudbug', have sharply risen in Australia since the start of this year.Queensland Health recorded 111 melioidosis cases as of March 2,

Showers are expected to ease across sodden south-east Queensland, but several flood warnings remain in place following ex-Cyclone Alfred, with extensive flooding recorded in Queensland's Lockyer Valley.

The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is investigating the third incident of a patient wandering from one of its hospitals in almost two years.

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The report, which was suppressed by the Supreme Court last year, examined possible criminal links with convicted gambling kingpin Alvin Chau.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the state is moving "from response towards recovery" in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, but acknowledged many homes remain without power.

The list of projects includes the CopperString transmission line that is being reviewed by the state’s Crisafulli government after a huge cost blowout.