‘Misread’ likely led to deadly Qld crash
A plane crash that killed five people in Queensland was likely caused by the pilot misreading the altimeter as he tried to land in bad weather.
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Woman stabbed to death in Townsville home
A woman has been stabbed to death at a home in northern Queensland where police are questioning a nearby resident over the killing.
Qld man jailed for accidental shooting
Christopher Warren Arthur Frank has been jailed for 12 years after shooting his mate when he tripped, accidentally discharging a faulty sawn off rifle.
‘Vile’ video confession from cop killers
Footage showing Gareth and Stacey Train on the night of their deadly attack on Queensland police has surfaced as funeral details for the officers are settled.
Aussies play key role in new space mission
Australian experts will have a key role in commissioning a new satellite that will change what scientists know about pretty much all water on the planet.
Murder charge after Qld woman stabbed
A man will face a Townsville court on Friday charged with murder and serious assault, both of which are domestic violence offences.
Australia promises more cash for nature
Australia has promised ongoing funding to help developing countries protect nature as the environment minister heads to a biodiversity summit in Canada.
Train pair speaks of Qld killings in video
Videos have emerged appearing to be a couple admitting to killing two police officers and their neighbour in an ambush in Queensland.
Waste grows as recycling stagnates: report
A new report says the mountain of waste Australia produces is continuing to grow but the proportion of what's recycled is not, compounding the landfill problem.
Man released after murder charge dropped
Gold Coast man Kynan Vital has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend but was granted parole after a charge of murdering her father was dropped.
Qld land-clearing report not up to scratch
The Queensland government says a new report shows deforestation has fallen, but environmental groups says it's still happening at an alarming rate.
Surviving constable attends shooting vigil
Constable Keely Brough was among hundreds of people who paid tribute to the victims of the Wieambilla shooting at a candlelight vigil.
Three arrests after Brisbane balcony fall
Three arrests have been made and an attempted murder charge laid after a man was critically injured in a balcony fall in Brisbane.
Boy in Qld hospital, dingo ‘jumped’ him
A boy, believed to be five years old, has reportedly been bitten multiple time by a dingo as he played on a beach on Fraser Island in Queensland.
Man jailed for fatal motorcycle crash
Mitchell Murray Hanley tried to blame his passenger for a fatal motorcycle crash, moments after she had been thrown down an embankment and found unresponsive.
Killer ‘motivated’ to reveal body location
Queensland murderer Clive Anthony Nicholson's bid for parole now rests on a new explanation for where he hid his wife's body.
Tiny unsung ocean heroes nab research hub
A new research aquarium will be built in Hobart to unlock the secrets of Antarctic krill, a small creature with a giant role in the Southern Ocean's food web.
Scans found object after mother’s death
A Queensland mother's death was initially believed to be from natural causes until scans showed a suspicious object in her chest, a court has heard.
Full honours funeral for slain Qld cops
News has emerged of an elaborate surveillance system at a property where police officers were ambushed and killed, as Queensland prepares for their funeral.
Qld shooting is a wake-up call: analysts
A Queensland man's posts online leading up to a shooting attack in which he and five people died have raised concerns about the growth of conspiracy theories.
Qld forensics to be rebuilt from ground up
The Queensland government hopes faith in DNA processing in the state can be restored as it responds to a damning report on major failings at a state-run lab.
$10 million car crash damages appeal fails
A taxi driver was awarded $200,000 after his vehicle was rear-ended but sought millions of dollars more due to a "high energy trauma" claim.
Woman starts fire to remove tenant, kids
After weeks of growing animosity, Sharon Lee Coghlan started a fire in a bid to get rid of a tenant and her kids from a rental property north of Brisbane.
Ambushed police thankful to survive attack
A Queensland police constable who escaped an ambush and siege in which six people were killed says he is overwhelmed by the public support.
How ultrasound could treat Alzheimer’s
Queensland researchers are one step closer to helping Australians with Alzheimer's disease improve their memory function through ultrasound treatments.
Jail for cocaine smuggling at COVID border
A young man at a COVID-19 state border checkpoint confessed to hiding a bong in his backpack but police found much more in the car's boot.
Slain Qld cops mourned across Australia
Australians are paying tribute to two early-career Queensland police constables shot dead, along with a bystander, in an ambush on a property west of Brisbane.
Tool maps nation’s green energy potential
A new online tool has been released to help landholders understand the value of their properties as potential sites for solar power or wind farms.
Qld shooting link to conspiracy forums
Two brothers and a woman who allegedly shot dead two Queensland police and their neighbour have been linked to posts on conspiracy theory websites and forums.
Six dead after Queensland police ambush
Police have shot dead three people at a remote property on Queensland's Darling Downs after an ambush in which two officers and a bystander were killed.
Brothers jailed for drug and arms dealing
Undercover police agents purchased 300 grams of methamphetamine, a semi-automatic rifle, multiple shotguns and a silencer from three brothers around Brisbane.