Ex-cop who helped bury body back in court
A former NSW police officer who lied about his role in dumping a body has been sentenced after sending a parcel containing meth as a "misguided favour".
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Fatal train crash at Qld level crossing
A 44-year-old man has been killed after his vehicle collided with a train while driving over a level crossing in central Queensland.
Qld records 5440 new cases, seven deaths
Another seven people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 5440 new cases but the amount of children with the virus is declining.
Qld watchdog assessing integrity claims
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission has given startling evidence about a laptop allegedly seized from the integrity commissioner and wiped last year.
Two dead as Qld braces for more rain
Queensland is bracing for more rain from a weather system in the state's southeast that has already claimed two lives and may extend into northern NSW.
Qld turns stations into protected areas
The Queensland government has bought two cattle stations the size of Hong Kong to convert into a protected area managed by Traditional Owners.
Queensland man denies raping son, daughter
A Queensland man is standing trial accused of having a sexual relationship with his daughter and raping her and his son more than 10 years ago.
Qld treasurer says lobbying irrelevant
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has hit out at the LNP's focus on lobbyists, saying the Opposition is demonstrating its "irrelevancy".
Qld digital licences to launch next year
The Queensland government will roll out digital licences on a smartphone app next year after a successful trial.
Bowskill named Qld’s new chief justice
The Queensland government has appointed Supreme Court Judge Helen Bowskill as the state's new chief justice after the retirement of Justice Catherine Holmes.
Qld records 8 virus deaths, 6094 new cases
Another eight people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6094 new virus cases and a drop in hospital admissions.
Qld cops to crack down on youth gangs
Queensland police have set up a new task force to crack down on youth street gangs in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast.
Body of motorcyclist found in Qld floods
A second person has died in Queensland floodwaters as authorities warn the significant rain event in the state's southeast is far from over.
Qld records 6300 virus cases, 37 deaths
Another 37 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6300 new cases.
Couple ‘forgot baby boy during drug binge’
A couple charged with the murder of a nine-month-old boy were allegedly on a drug binge when the baby died, a court has been told.
Setback for wind farm as QLD Govt issues a ‘please explain’ on ecological impact
A controversial wind farm in North Queensland has hit a stumbling block after failing to provide enough information for the development to be properly assessed.
Steve Irwin’s birthday marked by children
Steve Irwin's children have paid tribute to "the greatest dad and Wildlife Warrior" on what would have been his 60th birthday.
Bail for 2009 Aust Day murder accused
One of four men charged over the fatal shooting of a Gold Coast father of two has been granted bail by a Queensland court.
Qld man on trial for rape of son, daughter
A Queensland man is on trial for allegedly having a sexual relationship with his daughter and raping both her and his son more than 10 years ago.
LNP MP alleges Qld hospital bully cover up
A Queensland Liberal National Party MP is set to reveal a number of allegations about a hospital, under parliamentary privilege.
Metal bar found in Queensland murder probe
Queensland Police are investigating the murder of Darling Downs woman Krishna Chopra after a metal bar was found near where she was discovered.
Qld premier warns over committee leaks
Annastacia Palaszczuk is warning that anyone who leaks committee material about her attempt to have the lobbying watchdog probed could be breaking the law.
Murder charge in Qld missing person case
A man has been charged with murder following the disappearance in Brisbane of Lachlan Griffith, whose mother reported him missing on Australia Day.
Qld sawn-off leg murder accused identified
The man charged with murder over the death of a 66-year-old after his leg was allegedly sawn off as part "an arrangement" has been identified.
Accused Syrian fighter granted bail in Qld
A Brisbane man accused of terrorism-related offences, lecturing Muslims on jihad and joining the fight in Syria, has been granted bail.
Police drones to zoom in on northern Qld
Queensland will trial police drones in the state's northern cities, while three new police helicopters will soon be in the skies over the southeast.
Qld watchdog backs Commission of Inquiry
Queensland's Integrity Commissioner has called for a Commission of Inquiry into a "multitude of integrity related issues" involving the government.
Qld records 4114 COVID cases, six deaths
The Queensland government is "on track" to lift a statewide suspension of elective surgery as it records another six COVID-19 deaths and 4114 new cases.
Qld whistleblowers fear reprisals: LNP
Whistleblowers won't take part in Queensland's new integrity review because they fear "the heavies could be put on them" if they speak out, the opposition says.
Queensland woman attacked with hammer, saw
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was allegedly attacked with a hammer and saw in Brisbane's south.
Qld records two COVID deaths, 4265 cases
Another two people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland with the state recording 4265 new cases but student infections are continuing to decline.