Man jailed for 14 years for daughter abuse
A 73-year-old man has been jailed for 14 years on dozens of charges after abusing his two daughters from a young age in Queensland.
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Patient safety, drug management, under investigation at Bundaberg Hospital
Queensland Health has announced an investigation into medication management and patient safety in medical wards at Bundaberg Hospital.
Search will continue for three men missing at sea off far north Queensland
Police continued to search the far north Queensland coastline today for three men missing at sea since Saturday.
Qld govt launches land clearing probe
Queensland has launched a review of land clearing to find new ways to protect biodiversity without compromising economic productivity.
Police release surveillance of repeat drone thief
Logan detectives have released footage following the theft of high end drones on two separate occasions at the same hobby shop in Hillcrest in June.
Qld premier defends housing policies
Queensland's premier has defended her housing policies after a report found thousands of people were likely missing out on homes due to government failures.
Rare dinosaur teeth found in Qld outback
Seventeen sauropod teeth belonging to a rare species of giant herbivorous dinosaur have been found in Queensland's outback.
Park funding goes to tourists over habitat
Managers of underfunded national parks in Queensland have reported being pressured to spend more money on visitor facilities than the environment.
Bowling for change. The Cairns club building a new understanding of dementia
One day, George went up to his bowls club bar and asked for a café latte. He meant to say ‘beer’, but his early-stage dementia got in the way. In that moment of human frailty, George started a movement that’s changing the way we understand dementia and the almost half a million Australians affected by it.
Longreach goes for art in riverbank precinct revamp
It’s being hailed as a colourful masterpiece and it tends to confirm the contemporary view that art can be anything, anywhere. It’s a dazzling mural painted on a pipeline across the old Thomson River Bridge in Longreach, created by a team of students from the Griffith University Queensland College of Art.
Good ideas flow as Rockhampton looks to better manage flood risks
Rockhampton residents have flooded their local council with suggestions on how to manage flood risk in the region.
Search efforts for Qld boaties scaled back
Search efforts for three fishermen who failed to return in waters off far north Queensland will be scaled back.
Man’s throat cut over drug smoking pic
A man had his throat slashed after tensions boiled over when he took a photo of a female friend smoking drugs, a Queensland court has heard.
Search scaled back for three men missing at sea off far north Queensland
Police are scaling back the air and sea search for three men missing in waters off the far north Queensland coast.
Qld DV probe focus on teen police recruits
An inquiry into Queensland police's response to domestic and family violence heard up to 40 per cent of an officer's time could be spent on domestic incidents.
Qlders missing housing due to govt lapses
The Queensland government is failing to effectively manage the social housing waiting list and ensure people's needs are being met, a report says.
Dad asked me to kill him: Qld woman
A woman who put a cushion over her father's face in an attempt to kill him says she acted at the request of the 68-year-old who had a brain injury and dementia.
First monkeypox case detected in Queensland
Health authorities have detected the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Queensland.
Search continues for missing Qld fishermen
Queensland Police have "serious concerns" for three men after they failed to return from a far north Queensland fishing trip.
Naked Magicians conjure up fresh tricks
After almost a decade on stage The Naked Magicians plan to revamp their hit show with fresh material and younger performers.
Qld DV inquiry to focus on police training
The second day of hearings by the commission of inquiry into Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence will focus on training.
Two people exposed to Hendra virus horse
Two people exposed to a horse infected with Hendra virus in North Queensland are set to receive antibody treatment.
Qld govt failing to manage social housing
The Queensland government is "failing to effectively manage" the state social housing waiting list and ensure people's needs are being met, a report says.
One rescued, three still missing at sea after boat sinks in far north Queensland
A man is recovering in hospital after being rescued at sea off the far north Queensland coast, but three others remain missing.
Star hasn’t paid fines for Qld breaches
Star's interim chief executive can't recall the casino operator paying any fines or being prosecuted for a number of breaches of Queensland laws.
Dad breaks man’s jaw over noise complaint
A Queensland dad has avoided jail after he broke a man's jaw when he armed himself with a tree branch and complained about the noise at his neighbours' party.
Qld lawyers have no comment on casino laws
The Queensland Law Society says none of its members "expressed any interest" in commenting on proposed laws to crack down on money laundering in casinos.
Govt asked to review fossil fuel projects
A Queensland environment group is trying to force the re-examination of the biggest fossil fuel projects planned in Australia.
Qld police culture probe at DV inquiry
The inquiry is told how the stress of dealing with DV incidents, red tape and criticism are leading to fatigue and insomnia among Queensland police officers.
Man charged over Brisbane station death
A 20-year-old has been charged with murder after a fight between two groups at a Brisbane train station that left one man dead.
New catch limits, closed seasons, likely to protect “historically low” Spanish mackerel stocks
The Queensland Government will consider reducing recreational and commercial catch limits for Spanish mackerel, to reverse what it says is a sharp decline in fish numbers.