Flood victims waiting for Qld rivers to fully recede
A tiny community is still under water in northwest Queensland as locals elsewhere in the region begin to count the cost of record floods.
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Teen charged with murder of a man in outback Queensland
An 18-year-old man is set to face court after being charged with the murder of a man in the Central Highlands region in Queensland.
Serial speedster at 150km/h on food run before crash
Gregory Michael Scanlan reached speeds in excess of 150km/h on a Brisbane suburban street on a food run for his daughter's birthday party before a collision.
Myer to close flagship Brisbane store after 35 years
Retail giant Myer will close its flagship store in the heart of Brisbane's Queen Street Mall after posting a half-yearly 24 per cent jump in sales.
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Queensland passes controversial youth justice laws
The Queensland parliament has passed laws that criminalise bail breaches for children and allow courts to fit 15-year-olds with GPS trackers.
Trafficker jailed for drug-driving ‘carnage’ on highway
Damon Neville Vesey-Brown had a "substantial amount of meth in his system" when he started speeding down a Queensland highway and collided with a young woman.
Stun grenade lost by police in suburban street in Qld
Queensland police have revealed they've lost a stun grenade, which could cause an injury to people, four days after a fatal siege in Townsville.
Plea to premier to progress Lake Eyre protection
The Queensland Government has not confirmed when options to protect the Lake Eyre basin catchment will be released, as stakeholders demand an end to delays.
More financial support for flood-hit north Queensland
Record flood levels continue to recede in northwest Queensland, and more government support is on offer as residents begin a mammoth recovery.
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Qld fossil fuel exports will end by 2030 in Greens plan
The emissions Queensland sends offshore have been targeted by the Greens who have a plan to phase out coal and gas exports by 2030.
Accused scam money launderer ‘had 55 bank accounts’
Prosecutors allege a Brisbane woman accepted nearly $2.4 million from hackers and withdrew the money as cash or transferred it to foreign exchanges.
Indigenous sleep coach wants a score of 40 winks all
A new program in north and western Queensland is aiming to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers get a good night's sleep.
Drizzle Boy play a first for neurodiversity in theatre
Queensland Theatre's Drizzle Boy features the first neurodivergent character written and portrayed by a neurodivergent person on the Australian main stage.
Woman’s brother can ‘grieve and heal’ as killer jailed
Kardell Lomas' brother has spoken of his anguish after discovering from the TV news the seven-month pregnant woman had been killed and her body dumped in a car.
Flood victims wait to return home amid pleas for help
A community is under a metre of floodwater in northwest Queensland with people in another town unable to return to their homes, days after being evacuated.
Qld educator to review non-state school accreditation
An educator has been appointed to review Queensland school accreditation rules after controversy over a Christian college's gender and sexuality contracts.
Lack of mental health support for war veteran in jail
An ex-soldier is unlikely to receive the mental health treatment he needs in the foreseeable future in a Queensland jail, a Supreme Court judge has found.
Activist loses bid in legal fight with Chinese diplomat
Human rights activist Drew Pavlou has been refused an extension of time to appeal a decision in a protection order case against a Chinese diplomat.
Woman denies money laundering $2.3m for hackers
A Brisbane woman has been accused of transferring millions of dollars for hackers, who had tricked businesses into paying invoices that were fake.
Hunt for armed assailant in Queensland town ends
An emergency situation has ended after a man was found dead inside a home in the Queensland town of Warwick.
Widow slams police over ‘disgraceful’ ambush probe
A Queensland Police inquiry into an officer's fatal shooting was "nothing short of disgraceful", his widow has told media after inquest findings were delivered.
Floodwaters ‘as far as eye can see’ hamper recovery
Flooding continues across Queensland's northwest with many communities facing the prospect of severe damage to their homes as well as stock losses.
Queensland MPs debate controversial youth crime laws
Youth crime laws are expected to pass state parliament in Queensland this week after serious concerns were raised by human rights groups.
Police probe continues after slain officer’s inquest
Major concerns with the police investigation into the death of Senior Constable Brett Forte are being taken seriously, Queensland's police commissioner says.
Fodder drops to flood-hit farms in remote Queensland
The Queensland government is coordinating fodder drops for flood-affected farmers in the state's northwest, and the army may be called on if necessary.
Crocodiles lurking in Qld’s record-breaking floods
As floodwaters slowly ease in a remote Queensland town, residents who stayed behind have been warned of submerged hazards and crocodiles.
Man critical after being struck by lightning
A man who was struck by lightning in southeast Queensland has been taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Greens to introduce climate target bill for Queensland
A bill to legislate a 75 per cent emissions reduction target in Queensland over the next seven years will be introduced by the Greens.
New laws target illicit tobacco and vapes sold to kids
Laws creating a new tobacco licensing scheme, expansion of smoke-free areas and greater clarity on how rules apply to vaping have been flagged for Queensland.
Pack bags, leave pets: north Qld braces in record flood
Evacuations are underway in some towns with people stranded across northwest Queensland as rivers steadily rise above record levels.
Mother’s pain on full display as robodebt hearings wrap
A royal commission's final public hearing has shone a spotlight on the lasting impact of the illegal robodebt scheme.