Queensland

2018 Australian woman murder: Indian man with 1 million dollar Bounty On Head arrested by Delhi police

Queensland Police has offered a bounty of 1 million Australian dollars for the whereabouts Rajwinder Singh who is accused of killing Toyah Cordingley in 2018.

Nov 25, 2022, 13:21 PM IST

Deaf and blind family dog protects girl who got lost in Australian bushland, reunites her with family

A part blind and deaf dog looked after a three-year-old child overnight who had got lost in the Australian bushland.

Apr 24, 2018, 20:35 PM IST

Commonwealth Games: Fired-up hosts look to dominate Gold Coast

The Commonwealth Games has become a multi-sports party that struggles to pull high-profile guests but enthusiastic host Australia has promised a beach-side bash on the Gold Coast to reaffirm the event`s place in the global landscape.

Apr 02, 2018, 17:07 PM IST

Watch: Massive Python caught by woman in Queensland after it swallows a family cat

A video of electrician Brydie Maro in Queensland retrieving a python from beneath a customer's house is creating buzz online.

Mar 13, 2018, 19:12 PM IST

Morning Breaking: Heavy flood strikes in Australia's Queensland

This segment brings to you information about heavy flood strikes in Australia's Queensland. Watch this video for more information.

Mar 11, 2018, 09:27 AM IST

Scientists discover a piece of America in Australia

The team was able to determine this by using both new sedimentological field data and new and existing geochronological data from both Georgetown and Mount Isa.

Jan 23, 2018, 19:00 PM IST

Adani hopes for government coal mine loan fade after Australian election

Queensland state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who originally supported Adani`s application for the federally funded loan to build a rail coal haulage line, said three weeks ago her government would veto the concessional loan.

Nov 27, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

Ashes Tour Game: Chris Woakes takes six, injury scare for Jonny Bairstow

In-form England paceman Chris Woakes claimed six wickets and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow had an injury scare as a Cricket Australia XI reached 249/9 at the close on the opening day of their four-day tour match in Townsville on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2017, 14:27 PM IST

CWG 2018 hosts Gold Coast gear up to welcome large number of Indians

The Indian tourism market is worth A$18 million (Rs.920 million) a year to Gold Coast. The city`s 52 kilometres of accessible sandy beaches to swim, surf and snorkel are a huge draw for families and honeymooners. As many as 29,600 Indians visited the Gold Coast in the year ending June 2017.

Oct 04, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

Man pulls out python from hideout above fridge - WATCH

What if you suddenly see a huge snake in your house. Here's a video which will certainly leave you unnerved.

Sep 04, 2017, 23:21 PM IST

Adani gives final approval for coal mine project in Australia

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Tuesday gave the final investment approval for the Indian conglomerate's controversy-hit 21.7 billion dollars coal mine project in Australia which had hit several roadblocks over environmental concerns.

Jun 06, 2017, 09:00 AM IST

Allies of Australian Opposition leader support Adani project: Report

Political allies of Australian Opposition leader Bill Shorten, who has been opposing the 21.7 billion dollar Adani Coal and Mine project, today expressed strong support to the Indian mining giant's venture in Queensland.

Apr 12, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

Flooding overwhelms Australian towns after cyclone

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from towns in two Australian states as authorities warned Friday there could be deaths from severe flooding caused by a powerful tropical cyclone.

Mar 31, 2017, 09:40 AM IST

Torrential rain, floods hamper Australia cyclone relief

Torrential rain hampered relief efforts Thursday after a powerful cyclone wreaked havoc in northeast Australia, with floods sparking emergency rescues as fed-up tourists began evacuating from resort islands.

Mar 30, 2017, 09:26 AM IST

Army assesses damage after storm "absolutely smashes" north Australia

Australia`s Army and emergency workers headed to areas of tropical Queensland state hardest hit by Cyclone Debbie on Wednesday, finding roads blocked by fallen trees, sugarcane fields flattened and widespread damage in coastal towns.

Mar 29, 2017, 11:27 AM IST

Cyclone-ravaged Australia like `a war zone`

Towns were cut off and without power in northern Australia on Wednesday after being pummelled by a powerful cyclone that washed battered yachts ashore and ripped roofs off houses in scenes compared to "a war zone".

Mar 29, 2017, 09:05 AM IST

`Monster` Cyclone Debbie batters northeast Australia

A "monster" cyclone smashed into northeast Australia Tuesday, cutting power, damaging buildings and uprooting trees, with coastal towns in lockdown as residents battled lashing rain and howling winds.

Mar 28, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Queensland govt supports $16.5 billion coal mine project: Adani

Adani group on Friday said Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reaffirmed her government's committment to the USD 16.5 billion Carmichael mine project in the Australian province.

Mar 17, 2017, 21:13 PM IST

Great Barrier Reef suffers severe coral bleaching for second year in a row

On Thursday, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) carried out the first survey for 2017 over the area between Cairns and Townsville in Queensland state.

Mar 10, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

Australia battles 50 fires in heat wave, sparking warning, blackout fears

Australian emergency services were bracing against "potentially catastrophic" fire conditions on Saturday, as firefighters battled nearly 50 blazes in the state of New South Wales, sweltering in a heat wave sweeping the country`s east coast.

Feb 11, 2017, 10:16 AM IST