Qld mental health funding under spotlight
Queensland's mental health system needs a significant funding boost and overseas models of care provide a benchmark of what's possible.
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Qld govt stays mum on Wellcamp lease cost
The Queensland government says the cost of leasing the Wellcamp quarantine facility is confidential, as the Liberal National Party calls for a probe.
Stepfather accused of toddler’s murder
A man charged with murder over the death of a Queensland toddler last month remains in custody after his case was mentioned in court.
Queensland’s deadliest day of the pandemic, with 39 COVID fatalities
Queensland has reported a record 39 COVID-19 deaths, but authorities say 27 of those fatalities occurred as far back as mid-January.
Teen jailed for burnout that injured boy
A Queensland teenager is behind bars after a burnout caused a wheel to fly off his car and hit a child at Caboolture, causing life-threatening injuries.
Qld govt boss warned over lobbying probe
A top Queensland public servant was warned after refusing to cooperate with an official lobbying probe, but the premier won't say when.
‘Cowardly’ killer given nine-year sentence
A killer who stabbed a man to death in a car south of Brisbane has been sentenced to nine years in jail by a Queensland court.
Murder charge over death of Qld toddler
Police have charged a man with murder over the death of a Queensland toddler last month.
Qld child cases rise, concern for parents
Queensland has recorded another 12 virus deaths and 6596 cases with a rise in COVID-19 infections among children.
Murder charge after Gold Coast house fire
Murder, arson and stalking charges have been laid following investigations into the death of a 21-year-old man in a house fire on the Gold Coast.
LNP says Qld premier hiding laptop truth
Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli says he doesn't believe the Queensland premier's claims about an integrity scandal involving a laptop
Man critical after Qld footpath shooting
A 37-year-old man was airlifted to hospital for abdominal surgery after an alleged shooting on a footpath in a town south west of Brisbane.
Shooting victim begged police to kill him
A Queensland coroner is set to explore circumstances surrounding the death of a man shot by police during a stand-off southwest of Brisbane in 2019.
Qld records 10 virus deaths, 5286 cases
Queensland has recorded 10 COVID-19 deaths and 5286 new cases, including a rise in the number of schoolchildren with COVID-19.
Man charged with woman’s Qld resort murder
A Queensland man will face a domestic violence murder charge in court after allegedly killing a woman in the room of a Sunshine Coast resort.
Qld police union opposes criminal age rise
A bill to raise Queensland's criminal responsibility age is opposed by the police union which says most other agencies are non-existent in some regional areas.
Qld premier defends bid to probe official
The Queensland premier has defended her timing of referring misconduct allegations against the integrity commissioner to a committee.
Qld reports six virus deaths, 3750 cases
Queensland has recorded another six virus deaths, with half in aged care, and 3750 new cases in the latest period, as hospitalisations continue to fall.
Man charged with Qld couple murder
A man has been charged with the murders of a 68-year-old woman and her 73-year-old husband whose bodies were found in a burnt out Queensland home.
Qld premier fires back at integrity claims
The Queensland premier says she did "everything right" by referring the integrity commissioner for possible action over allegations of misconduct.
Four COVID-19 deaths, 7311 cases for Qld
Another four people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state recorded 7,311 new cases.
Qld reports 3660 new cases, 13 deaths
Coronavirus cases in Queensland have dropped but Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says a "technical error" meant the number of cases may not be accurate.
Qld health chief upbeat but mandate wary
Queensland Chief Health Officer John Gerrard has outlined the future of pandemic restrictions in the state and his aims for COVID-19.
Pilot in Qld crash unlicensed: report
Investigators have found the pilot involved in a fatal plane crash in north Queensland on Christmas Eve was unlicensed and the aircraft had not been maintained.
Qld govt release 2017 email scandal report
The Queensland government has finally released a report on a 2017 email scandal, prompting accusations of "whitewashing" by the opposition.
Senior Qld police officer faces probe
A senior Queensland policeman has reportedly been suspended for failing to report a domestic violence claim involving someone close to him.
Woman jailed for shooting ‘smug’ partner
A Gold Coast woman who found a shotgun in her son's bedroom and fired it at her partner of six months has been jailed over the killing.
Bizarre pact fails Snowy River: scientists
Scientists say a bizarre government pact with no expiry date has robbed the Snowy River of the water it needs to cope with the hydro power scheme.
Brisbane EV firm’s expansion is turbo-charging jobs in Tennessee
Tritium is establishing a new factory in Tennessee that will produce up to 30,000 new electric vehicle chargers a year once the plant is at full capacity. The Biden administration has a target that half of all vehicles sold in the US by 2030 will be battery electric, fuel-cell electric or plug-in hybrid, and has pledged $7.5 billion for deploying a network of 500,000 EV chargers along highway corridors.
Fourth man in court for road rage shooting
A man who was allegedly involved in the the Australia Day shooting murder of a man on the Gold Coast more than 13 years ago has had his case mentioned in court.
Qld cases up, unveils $200m for airlines
Queensland has reported 14 virus deaths and 5977 new cases as it unveils a $200 million packaged designed to encourage airlines back to the state.