Qld records 6300 virus cases, 37 deaths
Another 37 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6300 new cases.
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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.
Qld man dies after leg sawn off in park
Police have charged a man with murder after alleging he cut off another man's leg with a circular saw in a far north Queensland park.
Qld reports 10 virus deaths, 4919 cases
Queensland has recorded 10 COVID-19 deaths and 4919 new cases, with an official decision on easing restrictions likely next week.
Colleagues mourn ‘selfless’ Qld rescuer
A doctor who died while trying to save a fisherman off a Gold Coast beach has been remembered as a "selfless humanitarian" after his body was found overnight.
Qld principal admits fraud but not greed
A Brisbane principal has admitted using a government credit card to buy gifts for Japanese dignitaries and taking cash he couldn't account for from students.
Qld judge condemns ‘prejudiced’ treatment
A Queensland Supreme Court justice has lashed federal authorities and granted bail to a Brisbane man accused of terrorism-related offences.
Body found after Queensland shed fire
A badly burnt human body has been found after a fire destroyed a demountable shed on a property in Queensland's southeast.
Qld govt mulls easing virus restrictions
Queensland has recorded nine COVID-19 deaths and 5795 new cases with authorities to discuss where restrictions can be eased in coming days.
Rescuer swept off Qld beach still missing
A search will continue for a man who was washed off a beach while trying to rescue another swimmer in the Gold Coast suburb of Miami Beach.
Bone Dry in parts of Queensland
Eastern Queensland has had less than half its average rainfall so far this year with parts of the State bone dry as Summer comes to an end.
Qld premier defends donor leading probe
Queensland's premier has defended appointing a one-time Labor party donor to probe her government's accountability and workplace culture.
Qld acts on child death review findings
The Queensland government has responded to a report that found almost 60 per cent of young people eligible for a suicide risk management plan did not have one.
Second man charged with Qld island murder
A second person has been charged with the murder of a 64-year-old man who was found dead after sustaining a head injury at a home on Queensland's Palm Island.
Qld homicide probe over missing man
A Brisbane business has been raided and a vehicle seized by detectives investigating the suspected murder of missing man Lachlan Griffiths.