The electoral commission found Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli accepted prohibited donations from a property developer. The high-profile mayor has defended her conduct.
Electoral commission warns of falsehoods, mistruths that could sway Queensland poll
The Queensland election campaign began on October 1 but the fight against misinformation began far earlier.
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Photo shows people lining up outside a churchPolice arrest three suspected outlaw motorcycle gang members after car rammed, driver assaulted
Detectives say outlaw motorcycle gangs are "not welcome" on the Sunshine Coast, and have vowed to not let them gain a foothold.
Photo shows New laws for criminal bikie gangsAggressive fish invading waterways on popular Queensland tourist island
A noxious pest from Africa has found its way onto the world's largest sand island, K’gari. Experts are calling for the invasive fish to be eradicated to stop it from threatening native species.
Photo shows An aerial photo of kingfisher bay resort with the beach and bargeSenate backs bill which would halve international student population at Federation University
Federation University is set to cop the biggest reduction Australia-wide under a proposed cap on international student numbers, with a 52 per cent reduction in new overseas enrolments compared to its 2023 intake.
Photo shows Young adult woman in black blazer stands in front of garden bed with neutral expressionSearch resumes for Jack McLennan in bushland near Murgon in Queensland's South Burnett region
The 27-year-old was last seen on Friday night. Now property owners have been told to search their backyards for signs of him.
Photo shows Images showing police search for missing manBaby and toddler survive 'scary' townhouse fire as five people taken to hospital
Investigators will examine a Sunshine Coast home where a large fire broke out overnight, leaving one man with serious burns.
Photo shows firefighters at night with lightsQueensland's electoral commission clears mayor after election donation investigation
Rosanna Natoli says she's been cleared of any wrongdoing. A top integrity advocate has criticised the state's electoral commission for remaining silent about the complaint.
Photo shows woman smiling wearing t-shirt in building with balloons backgroundSnail brings billion-dollar dam, town's new footpath to a standstill
A critically endangered gastropod has caused two Queensland government projects, including the Nathan Dam development first proposed in the 1920s, to move at a snail's pace.
Photo shows A small snail with a shell on its back with a swirl. It is sitting on a dark log.Popular Glass House Mountains trail closed after authorities detect national biosecurity risk
Invasive species experts have labelled the water mould Phytophthora the worst plant disease in Australia and it has now forced the closure of a popular mountain trail in the south-east Queensland hinterland.
Photo shows Three woman climbing rocks with trees below.Woman fined more than $800 for holding dog's lead incorrectly in public
A dog owner was shocked to learn she was breaking the law by holding her pet's lead under her foot in a public place.
Photo shows Lady on beach with two dogsCyberbullying a 'catalyst' for teenage girls developing eating disorders
Girls as young as 14 are considering diets and cosmetic procedures after bouts of cyberbullying, researchers say.
Photo shows A teenager sits at her desk and is on her phone with her pet cat sits nearby.Noosa's nightlife under threat from mounting complaints in Queensland tourist hotspot
In a Queensland town famous for its dining and stylish bars, venue owners say they are being unfairly targeted by "authorities" trying to shut down the live music scene.
Photo shows Couple standing behind bar taps in a cool looking bar with neon signsTailgating drivers to be called out in real-time by warning signs in Queensland
The signs, which will also detect mobile phone usage, are expected to be rolled out in Townsville and South East Queensland trial sites before the end of the year.
Photo shows Cars stalled in morning peak hour traffic in Annerley, BrisbaneTravellers back calls for mandatory motorhome and caravan driver training
Road safety groups and travellers say training for drivers towing large vehicles — and even a special licence — should be implemented across Australia.
Photo shows The broken shell of a caravan upside down on a wet roadLNP says incomplete Sunshine Coast rail line would be 'international embarrassment' at Olympics
David Crisafulli promises a 100-day review of Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics infrastructure if his party wins government as works begin on a direct rail line from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast.
Photo shows A sketch shows the planned look of a new railway station.Prime minister urged to chip in $1b to fix 'broken' highway as death toll rises
The Queensland government is calling on the Commonwealth to fund the lion's share of upgrades to the Bruce Highway, which has been labelled a national disgrace after a series of fatal crashes.
Photo shows A drone shot shows five vehicles involved in a highway crash.Gold Coast teacher stood down after allegedly exposing himself to students
The high school teacher was arrested and charged with two counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16.
Photo shows front of schoolMinister muddies waters on start date for $14.2b Borumba Pumped Hydro Project
The state government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts this week to support the $14.2 billion renewable energy project in Queensland's south-east, but the construction timeline is now unclear.
Photo shows A lake surrounded by hills.Dad 'broken' by 16-year-old son's death calls for change amid soaring Queensland road toll
Even the most cutting-edge road design would not have saved 16-year-old Ryan Kimball's life. His devastated father wants motorists' behaviour change in Queensland.
Photo shows A crying man in cap is hugged by a boy whose face is obscured.Tourists from 'all over the world' have ridden horses on this beach, but it's time to hang up the reins
Andrew McCarthy has spent more than a decade combining his two loves — horses and the ocean — while putting a sleepy Queensland beach side town firmly on the tourism map.
Photo shows A woman on a horse in the ocean