Council fails in bid to stall drowning prosecution
A regional council has tried to stop a workplace health and safety prosecution alleging that a lack of lifeguards contributed to two Chinese tourists drowning.
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Husband ‘struck wife with sledgehammer, went drinking’
Shaun Robert Sturgess hit his estranged wife in the head with a sledgehammer then left her in a pool of blood to go out drinking, a court has been told.
UQ forges global deal to create home-grown vaccines
Brisbane will become a hub for vaccine development in the Asia-Pacific region under a deal between a Queensland university and a top US school.
Traumatic miscarriage case triggers hospital review
A government review has been ordered after a woman said she was traumatised by her treatment at a Queensland hospital following a miscarriage.
Teenage boy charged after man carjacked in his driveway
Investigations into an armed robbery are continuing after a teenage boy was charged over a carjacking in Brisbane on the weekend.
Man walks free from Qld court cleared of murder
Jason Moana Rimene has walked free from court cleared of murder after his defence had the charge thrown out in week two of his Brisbane Supreme Court trial.
Girl pushed out of moving vehicle during carjacking
Brett John Jackson has been sentenced to five years in jail after a violent carjacking in which a 17-year-old girl was pushed out of a moving vehicle.
Rapist sues Corrective Services over sex worker ban
Queensland Corrective Services thought convicted rapist Leon Frederick Wallace was developing a sexual fixation on his disability support workers.
Skyscrapers and city living sends stress to new heights
Queensland researchers have found concrete jungles make people feel more stressed, while quiet streets can boost creativity.
Doctors wasting too much time on bureaucratic red rape
Doctors waste too much time with non-standardised templates, naming specialists in referrals, and outdated data-sharing, according to the RACGP.
Detective doubted fatal crash mum’s rape allegations
A detective became emotional while appearing at an inquest into the deaths of Charmaine McLeod and her four children.
Man on trial after pub patron’s death from single punch
Bradley Peter Cooper says he acted in self-defence when he punched fellow Sunshine Coast pub patron Darren Young who died three days later from head injuries.
Murder accused could have ‘turned around’ before fight
The teenager accused of murdering Balin Stewart in a jealous rage over an ex-girlfriend has denied making up large parts of his testimony about a fatal brawl.
Driver killed as school bus crashes into escaped camels
A school bus driver has died after his vehicle hit two escaped camels before sunrise in central Queensland in a crash that also killed both of the animals.
Eight teens accused of Gold Coast carjacking
Police have arrested eight teenagers after a woman's car was allegedly stolen during a violent carjacking on the Gold Coast.
‘Firearm used’ before Qld teen disappeared in 2019
Queensland Police have interviewed a witness who told them teenager Linden Malayta said he was in fear for his life before he disappeared in 2019.
Man charged with attempted murder over car ramming
A 31-year-old man who was tasered by police at the scene of a car crash has been charged with attempting to murder a woman known to him.
Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus
The Queensland government has made an early budget announcement around incentives to get nursing and midwifery students to the regions for placements.
Gold Coast councillor confirmed as LNP pick for Fadden
Gold Coast City councillor Cameron Caldwell has been confirmed as the LNP candidate for Fadden and will be firm favourite heading into the by-election.
Dancers inspire at Torres Strait Islands festival
The Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival has come to a close on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait following days of celebrations.
Labor pitches renewables, recovery to Qld faithful
State and federal Labor leaders have used a party conference in Queensland to announce funding to protect homes from disasters and invest in renewable energy.
Police launch probe into 12 stolen puppies
Twelve puppies were allegedly stolen from a play pen in south east Queensland, sparking a police probe.
Murder accused ‘didn’t realise’ he stabbed teen
The teenager accused of murdering 16-year-old Balin Stewart told a jury he was left in shock after accidentally causing a fatal wound to the boy's heart.
Lake Eyre protection blueprint open for feedback
Environmental campaigners have welcomed a blueprint on options to protect the Lake Eyre Basin after it was released by the Queensland government.
Man accused of one-punch fatality remains behind bars
A man charged over a deadly one-punch assault of a Gold Coast dad has been remanded in custody before a bail application.
Airspace review under way at Gold Coast collision site
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is reviewing the Gold Coast airspace in which two helicopters tragically collided in January.
Girl ‘confronted accused killer at home’ after stabbing
A girl has told a jury she confronted a boy accused of murdering Balin Stewart at his home because she wanted answers about the 16-year-old's fatal stabbing.
Police thought McLeod child ‘coached’ on abuse claims
Friends of a woman, who later died with her four children in a crash, said police did not pursue claims that her partner had abused one of their daughters.
Man admits holding woman at gunpoint after drug bender
A man threatened to kill a woman who refused to have a relationship with him and kept her in her car for hours while armed with a gun, a court has heard.
Qld bus driver charged with 117 child sexual offences
More than 100 child sex charges have been laid against a Queensland bus driver over alleged offending involving 15 children spanning three decades.
Man dies after serious assault on the Gold Coast
A man has been charged over the death of another man he allegedly killed with a single punch to the face on the Gold Coast.