Qld police add cocaine to list of roadside drug tests
Motorists in Queensland will now be tested for cocaine during roadside drug tests, with its addition to a list that includes ecstasy, cannabis and crystal meth.
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Palaszczuk heads up Asian energy and jobs trade tour
The Queensland premier is leading a delegation of mayors and business leaders around Asia, as part of efforts to boost the state's trade ties in the region.
Driver charged with Gold Coast sexual assaults
The separate offences allegedly occurred when the man was driving for a rideshare operator in one instance and a taxi company in another.
Retrial for teens found guilty of 15-year-old’s murder
Two boys have won an appeal against their murder convictions and face a retrial over the 2020 fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Angus Beaumont north of Brisbane.
Woman bashed scammer in public after dud phone sale
Angry after being sold a dud phone, a woman attacked an online scammer with a beer bottle in front of shocked onlookers in broad daylight on a busy street.
Man in custody over death of Gold Coast father
A 36-year-old man has had his case mentioned in a Gold Coast court after being charged with murder over the death of a father-of-two.
Mother-of-eight admits raping teen daughter
A 45-year-old woman has admitted raping her intellectually impaired teenage daughter after insisting the child live with her after leaving foster care.
Medical receptionists cop brunt of patient aggression
University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife and causes lasting harm.
Renegade Liberal MP loses spot on senate ticket
A first-term Liberal senator known for his far-right views has lost his place on the party's ticket for the next election.
Inquest into death of 68yo man in Brisbane watch house
A coroner is set to consider the death of a 68-year-old man who died after being removed from a police van at the Brisbane Watch House in December last year.
Call for more evidence for inquest into missing mum
A lawyer will be asked to provide a statement about whether a man sought advice as part of a coronial investigation into the suspected death of a woman in 2012.
Man fatally stabbed after ‘teen went crazy with knife’
A 16-year-old boy sent a message to his girlfriend saying he went "crazy" with a knife after a fatal stabbing in Brisbane's south, a court has heard.
Murder charge over death of Gold Coast father of two
A Gold Coast man has been charged with murder over the death of a 37-year-old Tamborine Mountain man on June 29.
Six young children ‘safe’ after police bust abuse ring
Seven people have been charged with a total of 44 child sexual abuse offences under an operation led by Queensland Police officers from a child protection unit.
Cars ‘drove by during 35-minute attack on disabled man’
Motorists drove by without offering to help while Benjamin Peter Twine assaulted a disabled man in a 35-minute attack, Brisbane District Court has heard.
Dad sues over crash that killed his four children
A Queensland father whose four children were killed in a head-on collision is suing his deceased wife's estate and insurer over claims she caused the crash.
Brothel owner sold cocaine during ‘downward spiral’
Police started surveillance of a former Gold Coast brothel owner after clients complained about drug use at his business.
No loss of housing pressure in Qld’s project pipeline
Queensland's government is working to boost housing supply while sticking with an ambitious infrastructure pipeline of new hospitals and Olympic upgrades.
Queensland voters sour on Palaszczuk government
Queensland voters have turned on Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's government, according to a poll that marks Labor down on the cost of living, crime and health.
Man critical after pig shooting mishap in outback Qld
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the chest when a gun accidentally discharged during a pig hunt in outback Queensland.
Teen starts fire at mum’s unit after sleep assault
After being assaulted while he slept, a teenager started a fire in his mother's apartment that forced her to relocate and destroyed his brother's ashes.
Pilot killed along with pregnant wife was unlicensed
Safety authorities say a pilot killed alongside his pregnant wife when their light plane went down in rough weather did not hold a licence to fly.
Auditor tells Qld to get its biosecurity act together
Queensland needs to improve its biosecurity system and priorities, says a report which identifies delays in responding to widespread fire ant infestation.
Three held in custody over violent robbery, dog killing
A group of men have appeared in court for their alleged involvement in an armed confrontation over the sale of an e-scooter in Brisbane.
Coroner findings spark call for Indigenous health fix
A coroner's inquest findings highlight why the Queensland government needs to deliver on healthcare in Indigenous communities, the opposition says.
Man charged with murdering elderly grandfather
Ryo Jay Anan, 27, of Gympie, has been charged with the murder of 87-year-old John Kerr, who was found unconscious near the Noosa beachfront.
Man jailed for ‘escalating’ drugs and gun offending
A Queensland man continued to deal drugs and then armed himself with a pump-action rifle despite being repeatedly caught by police.
Baby among 17 people treated after fire in high rise
A fire in a high rise building in Surfers Paradise has resulted in 10 people being taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation or related conditions.
Thousands Gather in Queensland for ‘Yes’ Campaign
Community events held across the Sunshine State on Sunday saw thousands of Queenslanders come together in support of the 'Yes' campaign for Indigenous constitutional recognition through a Voice to Parliament.
Three men stabbed and dog slaughtered in savage robbery
A violent confrontation over the sale of an e-scooter at a home south of Brisbane has left three people with knife wounds and a dog dead.
Townsville: New Home to $700M Apache Helicopters
The Albanese Government is investing $700 million in Townsville to support new Apache helicopters from 2025. This investment aims to strengthen the Australian Defence Force's operations and bring high-skilled jobs to the city, while enhancing Australia's overall military capabilities.