Court approves coalmine despite environmental concerns
A court has given a mining company the go-ahead to develop a new mine despite activists' concerns about its impact on the environment.
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Tough state bail laws passed as murdered boy remembered
Tough new state bail laws will lead to more children in overcrowded jails, entrenching them on a criminal path, youth advocates say.
‘You can both die’: Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges
Bachelor star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after a judge detailed serious allegations of domestic violence against his estranged wife.
Gangs not ruled out in young woman’s drive-by death
Police are investigating the possibility of gang involvement after a drive-by shooting at a pub left a teenager dead, with three other people taken to hospital.
Child safety workers rally ahead of bail laws passage
Youth justice workers say the passing of a state government's controversial new bail laws will increase pressure on frontline staff in an embattled sector.
Murder accused ‘kissed, held, spoke to’ wife’s body
A jury has heard what an adulterer accused of killing his wife said after her body was found next to a ride-on lawnmower.
Sam Wood fitness brand facelift ahead of bail hearing
A $71m fitness empire has rebranded to Evvr, wiping former reality star Sam Wood's name and face from the company as he faces domestic violence charges.
Traditional Owners reclaim access to rainforest Country
Conservationists and Traditional Owners are working to protect a "beautiful" 20,000 hectare property after decades of limited access for Indigenous people.
Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges
A man described as "Australia's worst pedophile" has been seen for the first time in years while being transported interstate to face more charges.
Watchdog ‘spent millions’ as billionaire fined $10,000
Billionaire Clive Palmer says the corporate watchdog spent a decade pursuing one of his companies for a crime that resulted in a $10,000 fine.
Man broke into home before wife’s death, jury hears
A man accused of his wife's murder had a narrow preconception of domestic violence and told her "churches are full of sinners", a jury has heard.
Non-stop chicken emojis a union harassment tactic
A construction project manager was bombarded with chicken emojis in a union campaign that rendered his mobile phone useless, an inquiry has heard.
Queensland Teens Missing Out on $108 Million in Super Under Outdated Rule, Report Finds
Romantic getaway days before wife’s death, jury hears
A couple's attempt to repair a failing marriage ended in recriminations the night before a woman was found dead, a jury has heard.
Drive-by shooting: police rule out further attack risk
Police have called on the community to help catch offenders who carried out a drive-by shooting that left a young woman fighting for her life.
‘Master manipulator’ staged death on mower, jury told
A former pilot is accused of staging his wife's death in a ride-on mower rollover, but the defence told a jury the case against his client is circumstantial.
Man found dead in floodwaters after four-day deluge
A man's body has been found in floodwaters after a state recorded big rainfall totals as an "unusual" weather pattern fostered a days-long deluge.
Pub drive-by culprits at large as teen fights for life
Police are searching for at least three alleged suspects after a young woman was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting outside a boxing event.
Ex-senator returns to frontline in troubled ministry
A staunch conservative backbencher and ex-senator has been elevated to state cabinet, in a strife-torn portfolio dubbed a "poisoned chalice".
Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise
After a week of heavy rainfall, a sodden state is bracing for a further round of thunderstorms, with warnings that rivers could rise rapidly.
‘Incredible human’ goes from critical to comic relief
After 427 hospital visits, a leg amputation and three turns on the "wheel of death", a man is giving back to the hospital he credits with his unlikely recovery.
Parents’ warning after online child abuse operation
Four men have been charged with a combined 57 child sex offences in a major operation, as police issue parents a dire warning over vile online offending.
Severe storm outbreaks forecast for eastern states
Eastern states look set for a weekend drenching as the weather bureau forecasts severe and widespread thunderstorm outbreaks, with the risk of flash flooding.
Embattled minister quits citing threats, health issues
After months of scrutiny over her performance and private life, an under-pressure state minister is relinquishing her post but insists it's her own decision.
Motorists rescued as ‘perfect storm’ sparks flooding
Bystanders have saved trapped motorists as record rainfall from thunderstorms caused chaos across a state and authorities urged caution on the roads.
Jailed reality TV star Sam Wood makes fresh bail bid
Former Bachelor Star Sam Wood has gone to a state's highest court in a bid to be released on bail while accused of strangling and pushing his wife.
Teen accused of hate crime after ‘threatening family’
A 19-year-old man charged with hate crimes is accused of threatening and abusing a family at a residence in the early hours of the morning.
‘Frightening’: dog attack victim faces long recovery
A jogger faces a lengthy rehabilitation after being hospitalised following a dog attack that sparked a police probe that discovered a man's body nearby.
Slingshot attack on mosque condemned
A slingshot was used to break a window in a pre-dawn attack on a mosque, prompting condemnation from an Islamic leader.
Coroner probes ambulance delay as man’s family grieves
A civil draftsman called triple zero complaining of chest pains. More than two hours later, when paramedics finally arrived, they found him dead.
Musos battle pollies, big tech to protect their songs
The law says you can't use a song for political or commercial purposes without the permission of the author. But for artists, it's like playing whack-a-mole.