Inquiry told of Lavarack behaviour issues
The veterans inquiry has been told behavioural issues still exist at Townsville's Lavarack barracks, despite improvements in how the ADF deals with complaints.
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Pilot dies in Queensland plane crash
A man in his 60s has died after his plane crashed into powerlines near Toowoomba in southern Queensland.
Qld woman charged with child cruelty
A woman previously convicted of child cruelty has been granted bail after being accused "deplorable conduct" including repeatedly hitting a girl with a spoon.
Qld taxpayers spend $75,605 on Trad case
Queensland taxpayers have covered at least $75,605 in legal fees in the corruption watchdog's case against former deputy premier Jackie Trad.
Qld delays mine emissions cuts until 2027
The Queensland government won't make coal and gas companies start cutting fugitive emissions from their existing mining projects until 2027.
Jury discharged in Brisbane rape trial
A jury has been discharged in the Brisbane District Court trial of a man accused of raping a female friend while he was in a long-term gay relationship.
Qld govt halts coal seam gas in Scenic Rim
The Queensland government has delisted the last two coal seam gas leases in the Scenic Rim region after a decade-long campaign by locals.
Qld couriers to have set pay, conditions
A Queensland parliamentary committee is assessing proposed laws to regulate the pay and conditions of transport workers including gig couriers and truckies.
Change in tactic to tackle the state’s youth crime
The politically charged issue of youth crime in Queensland cannot be solved with more jail time alone, the state's police say.
Queensland RV travel on the mend from COVID as industry offers a million reasons to hit the road
Caravan and recreational vehicle (RV) travel in Queensland has recovered to better than pre-COVID levels, with many regional parks reporting a strong start to the winter peak season.
ADF considering ways to fill service gaps
The veteran suicide inquiry has been shown figures indicating there is a growing trend of more service people leaving the Australian Defence Force.
Toowoomba renews push for fast rail link to Brisbane
The Toowoomba Regional Council says it’s speeding up plans for a fast passenger rail service to Brisbane
Qld Labor MPs avoid vote on Trad’s costs
Four Queensland Labor MPs have failed to show up for a vote on revealing the legal costs of a case involving former deputy premier Jackie Trad.
LNP wants more women in Qld workforce
Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has promised to make women's economic security and productivity core focuses in his budget reply speech.
Backseat books a new approach to help traumatised kids
Police cars in far north Queensland will be carrying books for children in the backseat to help ease distress after traumatic incidents.
Five charged with Qld stabbing murder
Queensland police have charged a fifth person with murder, attempted murder and arson after a 48-year-old man was stabbed to death at a home west of Brisbane.
Qld woman dragged by hair and tied up
Police are hunting two men after a woman was punched in the face and tied to a table during a violent robbery south of Brisbane.
Qld mulls taxes on tourists, park visitors
The Queensland government is considering an expert panel's proposal for taxes to be imposed on tourists and national parks visitors.
Queensland-developed vaccine gives hope for mums and babies
Expectant mothers and transplant candidates are among those expected to benefit following a vaccine breakthrough at a Queensland medical research institute.
Man found guilty after mum fatally shot
A Queensland man has been found guilty of manslaughter after a mother was fatally shot when a group tried to rob a rural property south of Brisbane.
Gay Qld man denies raping female friend
A 28-year-old man who had been in a long-term gay relationship has pleaded not guilty to raping a female friend in her inner city Brisbane apartment.
Rock stacking “vandalism” not welcome in Queensland parks
People building stacks of rocks in the state's national parks are causing environmental damage, according to the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS).
Man jailed after woman held hostage
A man has been jailed for six years after a three month crime spree in Queensland culminated with him holding a woman hostage at knifepoint for seven hours.
GPs say telehealth is here to stay and funding rules must be fixed to support it
Australia’s general practitioners say they and their patients have embraced telehealth and have called on the Federal Government to fix the way Medicare supports it.
Woman killed in golf buggy tragedy on Hamilton Island was on honeymoon
Ms Morgan and husband Robbie from Sydney's west had only just begun their honeymoon when the accident happened as Mr Morgan attempted a U-turn at the north end of Hamilton Island on Whitsunday Boulevard.
Qld wants more medical student funding
The Queensland government says the Commonwealth should fund more medical student placements so states can grow the nation's health workforce.
Four charged with Laidley stabbing murder
Queensland police have charged the quartet with murder, attempted murder and arson after a 48-year-old man was stabbed to death at a home west of Brisbane.
Be safe around cane trains as crushing season gets underway
Queenslanders are being reminded to keep safe around cane trains, as the state’s sugar cane crushing season gets into full swing.
ACF bid to halt Scarborough gas project
The Australian Conservation Foundation has asked a court to halt progress on the Scarborough gas project off Western Australia until reef impacts are assessed.
Man jailed after ‘driving like an idiot’
A 20-year-old has been jailed for "driving like an idiot" at 50km/h over the speed limit with four teenage passengers before crashing north of Brisbane.
Budget good news for Mount Morgan water a win for CQ region
The Queensland Government pledge of $40.4 million in today’s State budget toward the Mount Morgan water pipeline has been hailed as a win for the whole central Queensland region.