Man in custody after escaping correctional facility
Henry Peters has been returned to custody after three days on the run from a Queensland correctional facility
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Woman’s body found in grass by neighbour mowing yard
Police are investigating after a 38-year-old woman's body was discovered in grass at a far north Queensland property.
Baby fights for life as police investigate her injuries
A baby is fighting for life in hospital more than a week after being found with internal injuries, unable to breathe and in cardiac arrest at a Gold Coast home.
New funding to fight reef-eating starfish
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation aims to unleash robotics, genetics, DNA, pheromones and natural predators against the crown-of-thorns starfish.
Man jailed for ‘savage and cowardly’ murder of stranger
Paul John Conoley murdered a grandfather and tried to put his body in a garbage bin following an unprovoked attack in a suburban street south of Brisbane.
Three more teens charged over violent Toowoomba robbery
Three more teenagers have been charged after a 75-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in southern Queensland, leaving him with critical injuries.
Convicted murderer sentenced for contempt of court
Convicted murderer Jade Maree Clarke has been sentenced for contempt of court almost nine years after refusing to give evidence against a co-accused.
Man found guilty over Surfers chip brawl manslaughter
Ricky Kevin Lefoe has been found guilty of unlawfully killing a Brazilian student who was felled by a punch in a Surfers Paradise brawl outside a kebab shop.
Breach of sex offender housing precinct sparks review
A woman was able to visit a secure housing precinct for Queensland sex offenders despite a security overhaul following the alleged assault of a teenage girl.
Jail over plan to import cocaine for ‘ridiculous’ cash
Two business owners aged in their 50s have been jailed for attempting to possess 33 kilograms of cocaine in Brisbane while being tracked by police.
Drug study seeks to combat ovarian cancer chemotherapy
Researchers in Queensland will lead a study into a tablet form of treatment for ovarian cancer, which could offer an alternative option to chemotherapy.
Thieves swipe rare orchids from WA conservation garden
Up to 900 of Western Australia's rarest orchids have been stolen from a conservation garden in a devastating blow for two species teetering on the brink.
Spare uni beds to be converted to emergency housing
University lodgings in Brisbane will be converted into emergency accommodation amid reports of weekly rent increases as high as $325 a week.
Lethal punch in chips brawl ‘lawful’ defence, jury told
A defence barrister has told a Brisbane Supreme Court jury that his client threw a fatal punch in order to defend a mate during a brawl at Surfers Paradise.
‘Cowardly’ robbers leave elderly victim on death’s door
An elderly man is unlikely to survive his injuries after being pushed over onto a road by an alleged robber who left his victim for dead.
Foster in court over banned racehorse’s ownership
Convicted conman Peter Foster has suffered a Supreme Court setback in an ownership row over a banned Australian racehorse but says he is "not going away".
Woman accused of attempted murder to remain in custody
A Queensland woman did not apply for bail after being charged with attempting to murder a 43-year-old man by stabbing him while he drank his morning coffee.
‘Sophisticated’ Brisbane meth syndicate smashed
An alleged drug syndicate has been dealt a "knockout blow" by police who seized kilos of meth and hundreds of thousands of dollars over a 14-month operation.
Hunt for prison escapee in far north Queensland
A man guilty of breaking and entering with threats or violence is on the run after escaping a far north Queensland correctional centre overnight.
Tropical quoll subspecies ‘nearing brink of extinction’
Fewer than 250 northern spotted-tail quolls may be left in the wild, say researchers studying the remaining populations of the Queensland marsupial subspecies.
Video of brawl over chips played at manslaughter trial
Video footage has been shown of a brawl over stolen hot chips that led to the death of a Brazilian man and a manslaughter charge against his alleged attacker.
Mother says she had to choose which child to save first
A Queensland man has been sentenced to six years in jail after starting a blaze that destroyed a home and forced a mother to choose which child to save first.
Woman faces attempted murder after balcony stabbing
Police have charged a 44-year-old Brisbane woman with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the chest while sipping a cup of coffee.
Global plastics crisis deepens despite rising concerns
The world's plastics crisis continues to worsen as manufacturers pump out vast amounts of new, single-use items and shun more costly recycling, a report says.
Helicopter crash survivor recalls attempt to warn pilot
Four survivors of a mid-air collision between two helicopters on the Gold Coast have detailed what happened inside the aircraft before the crash.
Cyclone likely to form off north Queensland coast
A tropical cyclone, which could end up packing sustained winds of more than 118km/h and gusts of more than 165km/h, will approach Queensland's coast this week.
Three endangered wallaby joeys born in Qld park
Three endangered bridled nailtail wallaby joeys are exploring their surroundings after being born in a Queensland wildlife park last month.
Cyclone likely to form off Qld this week
A tropical cyclone, which could end up packing sustained winds of more than 118km/h and gusts of more than 165km/h, will approach Queensland's coast this week.
Widow loses legal battle with magnate’s executor
Queensland mining magnate Ken Talbot's widow has lost her court battle with the administrator of the late Macarthur Coal founder's estate.
Alleged drunk driver nears record blood alcohol reading
A Sunshine Coast woman has allegedly gotten behind the wheel while more than eight times over the legal alcohol limit before being involved in a two-car crash.
‘Nod and a wink’ to bury damning report into robodebt
The royal commissioner examining the robodebt scheme has suggested the department responsible may have given a "nod and a wink" to bury a damning report.