Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAn asylum seeker boat has been intercepted in Far North Queensland.Updated June 30, 2026 — 6:22pm,first published 6:19pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:50Australian neo-Nazi 'emulating thugs of 1930s Berlin'Video icon3:10Embattled MP’s future unclear after refusing to apologise for assault claimVideo icon2:18Arsonists on the run after convenience store goes up in flamesVideo icon2:18Official trailer: Sorry Not SorryAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Asylum seeker boat intercepted in Queensland
An asylum seeker boat has been intercepted in Far North Queensland.









