Teens found not guilty over GC stabbing
Three teenagers charged over 17-year-old Jack Beasley's fatal stabbing on the Gold Coast in December 2019 have walked free from court.
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Qld opposition doubles down on laptop
Queensland's opposition leader says concerns remain about a laptop taken from the Integrity Commissioner's office despite a probe finding no wrongdoing.
Queensland Indigenous voice panel named
Eight Indigenous representatives have been appointed by the Queensland government to consult on the national Voice to Parliament.
‘Sustainable’ lifestyles still waste food
A study of food waste in Australia has found the practice persists even among those who aim for a sustainable lifestyle.
Cyberstalker “creep” spared jail after pestering friend and underage girl
A 23-year-old man has avoided jail after cyberstalking a woman for almost four years before asking a 13-year-old girl for sex on social media.
CIAF comes home to Cairns after two-year COVID hiatus
Of the many regular events returning from pandemic interruptions around Queensland, none could be more keenly anticipated than the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
Mother’s cruel actions before baby’s death
A woman has been sentenced over the death of her five-month-old niece from head injuries after the baby was taken to hospital with numerous broken bones.
Hopes for cassowaries after rare sighting in far northern Cape York Peninsula
Supercars are super welcome in Townsville as popular high-octane event returns
North Queensland welcomes the return The NTI Townsville 500 Supercars, one of Queensland’s biggest motorsport events.
Qld urged to prepare for third virus wave
Queensland authorities are urging people to prepare for a third COVID-19 wave saying "it's very likely that either you or someone you know" will be infected.
Qld man charged with mum-of-four’s murder
A man has appeared in court charged with the 2014 murder of Queensland mother of four Kirra-Lea McLoughlin.
Better care for Qld kids impacted by DV
The Qld government has pledged to do more for family members left behind when a loved one is lost, as part of sweeping reform targeting violence against women.
Twelve face court over Qld girl’s murder
Twelve people have been charged with murder for allegedly withholding a diabetic Queensland girl's medication for six days, and praying over her instead.
Qld women charged over child left on bus
Two women have been charged with grievous bodily harm over a child allegedly being left for six hours in a minibus outside a childcare centre in Queensland.
Glider in rapid slide towards extinction
It's taken six years for the greater glider to slide from relatively common, to threatened and now endangered under the latest federal listing.
Indebted Qld resort manager jailed
A 67-year-old man has been jailed after taking almost $220,000 from a trust account over two years from 2017 to pay a Queensland resort's business expenses.
Qld Police arrest 12 over girl’s murder
Queensland Police have arrested 12 people linked to a religious group after a girl, eight, died in the family home in Toowoomba in January.
Qld opposition rejects Williams’ poll run
Queensland's deputy opposition leader has ruled out a Liberal National Party mayor running at the next state election after she was charged with drink-driving.
Qld lobbyist ban a ‘slap on the wrist’
Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie says the Queensland premier's ban on the trio of lobbyists doesn't stop their firms from working with the government.
Parts of NSW could be in for fifth flood
Scientists say two big drivers of Australia's climate could coincide later this year and pose fresh threats to communities that have had repeated floods.
Man to face trial for 1999 police shooting
A man accused of a bank robbery during which a policeman was shot more than 20 years ago has been committed to stand trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
“Don’t drive into floodwaters” – Queensland Police renew appeal after rescue and heavy rain
Queensland Police are again telling road users not to drive into floodwaters, after a man was rescued from his partially submerged car in the Mackay region.
Lobbyists barred from work with Qld govt
Three Qld lobbyists will no longer be granted access to ministers as the state government implements recommendations from a far reaching integrity review.
Funnel web venom could treat heart attacks
Australian researchers are a step closer to starting human trials on a new drug for heart attacks and strokes made using funnel web spider venom.
Gut bacteria breakthrough for IBD patients
Researchers have found five strains of gut bacteria that could be used to develop new treatments for bowel disease.
Police believe Gold Coast ATM thieves hit same shop twice
Queensland Police have released footage of two males suspected of robbing an ATM at the Slatyer Avenue business on Sunday, March 20.
Qld mayor under pressure over DUI charge
Redland Mayor Karen Williams has taken unpaid leave as she prepares to face drink driving charges, but local campaigners want the Queensland mayor to resign.
Qld miners snub state govt over coal taxes
Qld miners will snub the launch of the state government's industry plan after a hike in coal taxes, while environmental groups attend in protest over emissions.
Queensland Police recruits can sign up before they can vote or buy a beer
The Queensland Police Service has lowered its recruitment age to 17 as part of a bid to boost the number of new officers hitting the beat over the next three years.
The great pretenders helping medical students become future north Queensland doctors
Meet the pretenders, the volunteers helping students become the future doctors of north Queensland
Drink-driving Qld mayor to take leave
Redlands Mayor Karen Williams allegedly crashed her car while over the legal blood alcohol limit, hours after meeting with families of drunk driving victims.