Teen charged for running over man after Mermaid Waters armed burglary
A 16-year-old girl has been charged for allegedly running over a man in a stolen vehicle after an armed burglary at Mermaid Waters last month.
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Central Queensland needs help to grab clean energy “once in a generation” opportunity
A new report says the transition to renewable energy is a once in a generation opportunity for central Queensland communities, but they’ll need more support to make the change.
Woodchipper death ‘didn’t make sense’
The owner of the property where Bruce Saunders' body was found in a woodchipper says it didn't make sense after asking questions about the horrific death.
Mule laundered cash via jewellers, cafe
A man has admitted involvement in laundering more than half a million dollars through Brisbane businesses after using stolen identities to set up accounts.
Spit hood ban is the right decision says Queensland Police
Queensland police say the decision to ban the use of controversial spit hoods in watch-houses was in direct response to community concerns.
Qld police task force reviews DNA evidence
Queensland Police has established a task force to review DNA testing from evidence, as a report into the state's forensic lab is handed down.
Is that crab worth keeping? Technology helps answer an age-old question
If you’re into catching mud crabs, a new device could help you tell whether your catch is worth keeping.
Former Wiggle welcomes zapper at far north Queensland sports club
Far north Queensland locals will long remember the day former Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, came to visit.
Queensland bans ‘inhumane’ spit hoods
The use of controversial spit hoods has been banned in watchhouses across Queensland.
Eels feeling the heat before flight to Townsville cauldron
Parramatta will take a charter flight to Townsville on Thursday before Friday's meeting with the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Pilot dies in Qld crop-dusting plane crash
A Queensland pilot has died after a crop-dusting plane lost altitude and crashed into a paddock west of Brisbane.
‘Love quadrangle’ behind woodchipper death
Bruce Saunders was killed before his body was fed into a wood chipper after unwittingly becoming embroiled in a "love quadrangle", a Brisbane court has heard.
QLD Rebels members charged after raids
A Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang president and six associates have been charged with more than 50 burglary, weapon, and drug offences in Queensland.
Man runs over partner after sandal stuck
An elderly man has received a suspended jail term after he drove a car over his 90-year-old partner and killed her when his sandal got stuck under the brake.
Healthy foods that are good for the planet
Queensland researchers believe they've finally identified those elusive wonder foods that are "not only good but good for you".
Five days on run end after Brisbane murder
An alleged murderer has been arrested almost a week after a stabbing execution outside a Brisbane gym.
Spider project aiming to find 100 species
Since the discovery of Australia's first wishbone spider in 1873, another 45 species of the weirdly fearsome, burrowing arachnid have been identified nationwide.
Mount Isa to observe Miners Memorial Day on Monday
The north-west mining town of Mount Isa will pause on Monday morning and remember people who have lost their lives working in Queensland mines.
Woman charged as counterfeit cash found in Townsville
Police have charged a Townsville woman alleged to have been making counterfeit money.
“Give yourself up.” Police say time running out for murder suspect
Police have charged a third man over a murder in the Brisbane suburb of Mansfield on Monday and say a fourth suspect is running out of time.
Teen charged after dead roos discovered
A Queensland teenager has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly driving his car at kangaroos on the Gold Coast.
Beetson family want first Dolphins NRL game to be big Artie party against Roosters
Brad Beetson, the son of Arthur, said he had been in talks with the Roosters about the potential blockbuster at Suncorp Stadium.
Queensland at risk of more flooding from another La Nina, government warns
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt said plans for further mitigation measures had begun in areas at risk of flooding as some communities continued to bounce back from earlier natural disasters.
SES finds woman missing in Far North bushland since Saturday
A woman who went missing while bushwalking at Cedar Bay in far north Queensland on Saturday has been found by SES volunteers.
Queensland man charged with child abuse material offences
A Gold Coast man is due in court today charged with child abuse material offences.
Police appeal for public help in Coomera child death case
Police have called for public help to solve the mystery of a 12-year-old girl’s sudden death on the Gold Coast in April.
LNP seek ‘Elizabeth Line’ in Brisbane
"Renaming Cross River Rail to The Elizabeth Line is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Queensland to forever honour her life and legacy," LNP Leader David Crisafulli said.
Townsville illegal dumping a blight on the city
Every month, Townsville City Council gets more than 50 reports of illegal rubbish and waste dumping across the city.
Woman missing in far north Queensland
A search is underway for a woman missing in bushland near Cooktown since the weekend.
Third consecutive La Niña begins in the Pacific
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has confirmed a La Niña weather pattern has become established in the tropical Pacific.
North Queensland doctor to head GP peak body
Mackay GP, Nicole Higgins, has been appointed president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia’s peak body for general practice.