The date of Australia Day would be protected by law, similar to Anzac Day or the design of the Australian flag, under a proposed private member’s Bill to be pushed this year.

Acting Premier Steven Miles has demanded answers from Queensland Health bosses over the Central Queensland maternity crisis.

A Sunshine Coast mother has issued a stark warning to other parents  after finding a “nude” player had “befriended” her nine-year-old daughter in a popular online game.

Central and North Queenslanders are bracing for a 500mm deluge forecast to batter already inundated regions where roads are cut and evacuation centres are opening for the stranded.