Queensland News

Most people like to escape while they’re on holiday, to simply switch off and enjoy themselves. If you’re still curious as to what’s going on around you it can’t hurt to follow the local news sites.

If you pay attention to the local news where you’re staying you’ll actually find more things to see and do, such as events not necessarily targeted at tourists. Smaller towns and regions will often have fetes, fairs, parades and the like which are perfect for family days out.

Having an understanding of the major issues in town will place you in a better position to get along and have more to talk about with the locals. Also, you’ll know what to watch out for; such as police traffic blitzes, upcoming weather conditions, road and venue closures and whatever else may somehow affect your holiday.

We’ve put together a few of the main news websites for the main regions of Queensland. Have a brief look at what’s going on where you’re thinking of going.

Queensland

• The ABC has a page focusing on Queensland news and stories.

Brisbane

• The Brisbane Times for news about Brisbane and the surrounding area.
• The Courier Mail for Brisbane and Queensland news.

Capricorn Coast

• The Rockhampton Morning Bulletin covers the Capricorn Region.
• ABC Capricornia is focused on the Capricorn Coast.

Gold Coast

• The Gold Coast Bulletin follows the Gold Coast and Tweed area.
• ABC Gold Coast – local news of the Gold and Tweed Coasts

North Queensland

• The Newsport for Port Douglas and Mossman news.
• The Cairns Post

Outback Queensland

• CQ News covers all the regional areas of central Queensland.
• ABC Western Queensland covers the west end of the outback.

Southern Downs

• ABC Southern Downs covers the local news of the Granite Belt.

Sunshine Coast

• ABC Sunshine Coast centres on Maroochydore and looks at all the surrounding areas.