Murder accused ‘sought insurance letter’
A woman on trial for her ex-partner's murder asked a friend to say they were still together "because of the insurance", a Brisbane court has been told.
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Accountant turned masseur admits assault
An out-of-work accountant who pretended to be a professional masseur has admitted sexually assaulting a woman while providing a massage in her home.
National disaster recovery head announced
The boss of Queensland's disaster recovery agency will now head the newly created national counterpart.
Queensland Government approves hydrogen corridor
Queensland has inked an agreement with three of Korea's largest conglomerate groups to build a green energy export corridor in the state's north.
Qld forensic staff stood down amid inquiry
Two senior staff members of Queensland's forensics lab have been stood down after a damning interim report exposed serious shortfalls in testing practices.
Virgin to shoot for stars from Toowoomba
An agreement between Virgin Orbit and the owners of Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba could transform southern Queensland into a hub for satellite launch services.
Palm Island wins rugby league shield in honour of brave soldier
It’s one of Queensland rugby league’s most keenly contested trophies, and this year, the Palm Island Skipjacks got to take it home.
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.
Refugees end up in climate disaster zones
Refugees who've fled war and persecution frequently wind up in the crosshairs of natural disasters fuelled by climate change, a Brisbane conference has heard.
Queensland housing summit the right move but bold measures must follow
Australian state and federal governments have never been keen to intervene in the housing market. But with Queenslanders sleeping in their cars at night due to lack of rentals and social housing in critically short supply, there’s growing calls for the State Government to do more.
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.
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.
Queensland bans ‘inhumane’ spit hoods
The use of controversial spit hoods has been banned in watchhouses across Queensland.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
Woman charged as counterfeit cash found in Townsville
Police have charged a Townsville woman alleged to have been making counterfeit money.
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.
“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.