Man guilty of attempted murder after shooting couple
Brendyn Wade Clark has been found guilty of attempted murder after shooting a couple seven times with a sawn-off rifle in a confrontation over a stolen bike.
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Man ‘suspected of lying about name’ fatally stabbed
Freedom Mona Maunsell Anderson fatally stabbed Nicholas Braid after feeling that he was lying to her about his name, a Brisbane Supreme Court jury has heard.
Spinal unit under microscope amid concerns over care
Queensland Health will evaluate the state's spinal injuries unit amid concerns it's struggling with a lack of resources.
Uni dorm housing plan ditched in favour of private buys
Buying homes on the private market represents better value than converting disused university beds into emergency accommodation, the Queensland government says.
Owners of dogs responsible for attacks could face jail
Queensland's dangerous dog task force will consider tougher penalties for dog owners after a spate of attacks.
$30m meth stuffed into duffel bags seized in NSW
Twenty kilograms of meth have been seized during a vehicle stop following a joint NSW and Queensland police investigation into cross-border drug trafficking.
Police searching tonnes of rubbish for woman’s body
The enormous search for the body of retired teacher Lesley Trotter is under way in Brisbane, with investigators to comb through 200 tonnes of rubbish a day.
Trial adjourned for woodchipper murder plan accused
A trial has been adjourned until October for a Queensland woman accused of organising the murder of an ex-partner who was found in a woodchipper.
Lyssavirus warning after sick bat found on Gold Coast
Members of the public have been warned to never handle bats after a flying fox was found with the fatal Australian bat lyssavirus on the Gold Coast.
Man jailed for robbing own elderly father at knifepoint
A Queensland man held a knife to his 87-year-old father's throat before demanding they drive to the bank to withdraw cash.
Police officer stood down over headbutting incident
Queensland Police are investigating after an off-duty constable was filmed appearing to headbutt a teenager.
Labor backbencher will not contest Queensland election
Queensland Labor MP Jim Madden will not contest the next state election after "careful consideration" of his physical and mental health.
New property reforms to complement limits on rent rises: Palaszczuk
Laws limiting rent increases to once a year will be introduced to the Queensland parliament as the premier flags more rental reforms.
Researchers find new clues on potential cause of OCD
Scientists are a step closer to solving what causes obsessive-compulsive disorder after discovering changes in how distinct brain regions communicate.
Rail operator charged, faces big fine over fatal crash
Queensland's railway operator will not contest charges by the national regulator over a 2021 crash that left a locomotive driver dead.
Search called off for fisherman missing 180km off coast
Police hold grave fears for a fisherman still missing after his boat capsized off Mackay four days ago.
‘Tough going’: gruelling search for Qld woman’s body
The hunt for the body of retired teacher Lesley Trotter could take months, Queensland's police warn, as they prepare to sift through tonnes of landfill.
Rate of long COVID-19 symptoms mirrored by flu patients
Long-term symptoms that last more than three months are not unique to COVID-19 among a highly vaccinated population, a study in Queensland shows.
Queensland woman charged with assaulting baby
Child protection detectives have charged a woman over the alleged assault of a baby in Brisbane's southern suburbs.
Labor backbencher cleared after artwork investigation
A Queensland Labor MP has been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into allegations of misusing taxpayer funds to buy artwork.
Police after firearms trafficking syndicate bust three
Three people are facing a total of 35 offences as part of a Queensland Police investigation into a syndicate allegedly responsible for trafficking firearms.
Ditch tobacco vending machines in pubs, lawmakers told
Health groups are urging Queensland politicians to take proposed smoking laws further, but the hospitality industry wants tobacco vending machines left alone.
Queensland police banned from using ‘sleeper’ chokehold
A Queensland Police decision to ban a controversial chokehold often applied during difficult arrests has been challenged by union officials.
Beasley family’s relief after killer’s appeal blocked
Jack Beasley's death, aged 17, from stab wounds after a fight broke out between two groups of teens later inspired legal changes to help prevent knife crime.
Two rescued, one missing in Queensland fishing incident
Two men have been rescued while another is missing after a boat overturned during a fishing trip off the central Queensland coast.
Man went into ‘survival mode’ as he and girlfriend shot
A Queensland man has denied he was shot because he tried to carry out an pre-planned attack on a Brisbane home while armed.
Qld premier considers penalty review after dog attacks
Several young children have been taken to hospital after being bitten by dogs in separate incidents in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
Man sentenced for ‘frightening’ attack over littering
A 20-year-old Queensland man used a baseball bat to smash the windscreen of a 72-year-old man's car after he complained about a passenger littering.
Qld LNP leader will ‘take his time’ on voice position
Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will not be rushed to come to a decision about his position on the Indigenous voice referendum.
CFMEU gives Queensland hurry up over developer review
A review into Queensland property developers should be expedited to tackle the "twin crises" of unaffordable housing and building insolvencies, a union says.
Early-season flu spike prompts call to get vaccination
The Queensland premier and chief health officer are urging residents to get flu jabs after more than 6300 influenza cases have been recorded this year so far.