War of the worlds being waged against weed
A determined and tenacious effort to defeat an imported weed is reaping rewards for native species in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland.
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Qld police probe toddler’s sudden death
Queensland police have launched an investigation into the cause of the sudden death of a two-year-old girl at Mackay in the state's north.
Queensland University hit by cyber attack
Queensland University of Technology has been hit by a cyber attack and IT systems have been shut down as a precaution.
Arts minister rules out big fixes
Arts Minister Tony Burke has spruiked his government's cultural policy, saying it will end the culture wars but won't address funding for key institutions.
Three dead, one injured in Qld crash
Three family members are dead and the mother of a Queensland rugby league player has been injured after two cars collided in Bonogin in the Gold Coast region.
Qld man tried to kill partner, police say
A 23-year-old Queensland man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his partner multiple times and then attacking a man in a home.
Uncertain response to former Pope’s death
Former Vatican press officer Joanne Bergamin thinks tradition might be discarded in order to pay larger tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Eight hurt in five-car Gold Coast crash
Three people were left seriously injured after a pile-up on the Gold Coast Highway allegedly triggered by a driver who is still on the run.
Miracle twins born four months early home in time for Christmas
The family of Queensland twins born four months early are set to enjoy a magical Christmas at home for the first time with their little miracles.
Xmas miracle as premmie twins go home
Aashay and Aalyia Goel barely survived birth. Aashay was born at just under 800 grams and Aalyia at just under 700.
Qld maternity units understaffed, AMA says
The Australian Medical Association is calling on Queensland Health to fix chronic workforce shortages in regional hospitals.
Police search bushland after watch alert
Police have launched a search and rescue operation in Queensland after a crash impact alert was sent from an Apple watch in dense bushland near Townsville.
Two inmates escape Townsville women’s jail
A hunt is on for two inmates who escaped from Townsville Correctional Centre's women's low security prison on Christmas Day.
Qld murder accused ‘drove car into victim’
A 30-year-old man will face court in Queensland charged with murdering another man by intentionally driving his car at him.
Missing Qld woman found, man questioned
A Queensland woman reported missing has been found and is receiving medical treatment while her male travelling companion helps police with their inquiries.
Expert hiding skills reveal hawk’s secrets
One man's excellent impersonation of a leafy mound is helping unlock the secrets of one of Australia's rarest birds of prey.
Teens to be charged with Qld mum’s murder
Two 17-year-old boys are set to be charged with murdering a mother and the attempted murder of a father who were stabbed in their home north of Brisbane.
Car crash murder accused faces court
A Queensland man accused of running down and killing a 55-year-old man on Christmas night, has faced Toowoomba Magistrates Court on multiple charges.
Teen boys charged with Qld mum’s murder
Two 17-year-old boys have been charged with murdering a mother and the attempted murder of a father stabbed while defending their home north of Brisbane.
Tributes for slain mum as law change urged
The Queensland government has rejected calls for any immediate change to youth crime laws after mother Emma Lovell was allegedly murdered at her own home.
Queensland man, 68, dies in police custody
A man has died in custody in Queensland after being found unresponsive in the police car taking him to the Brisbane City Watchhouse.
Slain police officer a ‘brave, kind man’
Queensland police officer Matthew Arnold, killed in the line of duty, has been remembered as a hero during a memorial service in Brisbane.
‘Heaven gained an angel’ in slain officer
Constable Rachel McCrow has been remembered as a officer with a strong sense of justice who deeply cared about those she served.
Bail for mall stabbing murder accused
Seyram Djentuh has been granted bail after being accused of stabbing Lauie Tagaloa to death at a Brisbane railway station in July.
Queensland police shooter was a wanted man
Wieambilla shooter Nathaniel Train was a wanted man when he, his brother and sister-in-law shot dead two Queensland police constables and a neighbour last week.
Man dies in Queensland boating accident
One man has died and a father and daughter have survived after a boat overturned during a fishing trip in Queensland's Moreton Bay.
Attempted murder suspect returns to Qld
Robert Birch has been extradited from Sydney to Brisbane in relation to an alleged attempted murder involving a man's fall from a balcony in Spring Hill.
Dare gets hero’s farewell in Queensland
Hundreds have paid respects to Queenslander Alan Dare who was farewelled after being gunned down with two police officers at Wieambilla last week.
Baby girl defies the odds in Xmas miracle
A Queensland family will celebrate Christmas with their miracle baby girl who was born with major internal organs outside her body.
Drug-carting drone crashes into prison
Parcel delivery has soared to new heights with a drone carrying drugs to inmates worth $250,000 crashing in a Townsville jail.
Father and daughter, 10, die in shed fire
A father due to get married next week and his 10-year-old daughter have died in a shed fire at a property in regional Queensland.