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.
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‘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.
Renowned playwright skewers refugee treatment
David Williamson's Family Values has premiered at Queensland Theatre, with an updated version that looks at refugee treatment under the new government.
Vet in gang, sleeping on floor ‘for protection’ in jail
An ex-soldier had to join a gang and sleep on the floor with his head near a toilet for protection in a Queensland maximum security prison, a court has heard.
Expanding lobbyist capture under consideration in Qld
The Queensland Government is taking a cautious approach to crime and corruption recommendations to expand who is captured by the state's lobbying laws.
Hopes music body could take fans from Beyoncé to Briggs
Music Australia should be able to work out how to get Spotify and Apple Music to feature more Australian tunes, the national arts funding body chief says.
Man jailed for ‘maliciously’ striking police with car
Queensland man Connor Pierce Hennedy Harris struck a police officer with a car door before running down another while fleeing a Brisbane service station.
Will government arts sector cash injection be enough?
It's hard to say if the government's increased arts funding will be enough to restore underfunded parts of the sector, the Australia Council chief says.
Energy guarantee as Qld sweats toward record demand
Queenslanders have been reassured the energy system is ready to handle an expected peak in demand amid days of high temperatures and stifling humidity.
Man accused of dozens of sexual offences in prison
Raymond Henry Garland will stand trial for 73 alleged offences after being accused of a string of sexual assaults in prison over a 20-year period.
Man stabbed while sipping coffee and home set on fire
A man has been rushed to hospital with a stab wound to his chest after emergency services were called to a house fire in suburban Brisbane.
Ex-minister says he wasn’t given robodebt legal advice
Former social services minister Christian Porter has told the robodebt royal commission he never received legal advice that raised issues with the scheme.
Policy brings hope but more to be done, Metro Arts says
At the launch of Metro Arts' 2023 season in Brisbane, chief executive Jo Thomas said more arts funding was very much needed.
Lawyer spared jail for drugs and lying after speed trap
Shaune Kerry James Irving was observed buying drugs for friends and later lied about who was driving his Mercedes-Benz when it was caught by a speed camera.
Wife of Qld integrity review boss in court for protest
A group of climate change protesters including the wife of the man who led a Queensland government integrity review have appeared in court for the first time.