Man shot twice, tasered by police in ‘dynamic’ incident
Police have shot a man twice and followed up with a taser after he lunged at them during a call out to a suburban inner-city address.
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Odour inquiry doesn’t clear the air for some residents
After years of enduring fetid odours in their backyard, residents of a Queensland city fear a new inquiry into health effects will only deliver a "half job".
Murder, torture charges over alleged fatal assault
A man will face court charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, torture and kidnapping after a "planned" attack that left a 52-year-old dead.
Man remains behind bars after murder, torture charges
A man has been remanded in custody, accused of kidnapping, torturing and murdering a 52-year-old man in an extortion attempt.
State you crime squad to swoop on youth crime areas
A youth crime task force is set to be bolstered by the addition of 41 officers a month after a state passed tougher laws.
Search resumes for man in rain-swollen dam
Emergency services have begun searching for a man missing in a dam after jumping off a wall into the water and failing to resurface.
Woman ‘shot from behind’ while sitting in a car
A 33-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being shot whilst sitting in the front seat of a car.
More online drug sales would be ‘pure stupidity’: judge
A man accused of selling 285 types of cannabis seeds via his website has argued his first experience of jail has left him seeking a new path in life.
Phew! Residents to finally get their say on waste odour
A public inquiry will be held into the health impacts of noxious odours from waste facilities - which can mimic raw sewage - on suburban householders.
Cold-case murder charge to be heard near body scene
The case of a man accused of killing his partner 27 years ago will return to court in a coastal town close to where police allege he committed murder.
Grisly discovery at popular tourist destination
A skull found in a national park popular with tourists has police baffled, with no evidence of a recent death or foul play in the area.
Woman struck with axe handle before death: police
A man has been accused of using an an axe handle to strike his partner who died in hospital a day after the alleged assault.
Men charged over alleged fatal shooting of woman
Police have arrested and charged two men wanted for the alleged shooting murder of a woman on a suburban street.
State to appeal two ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences
A state government has lodged notices of appeal over what they have described as "manifestly inadequate" sentences.
State will fight for harsher sentences in two cases
Tough new youth crime laws would have meant harsher sentences in two cases the state is seeking to appeal.
Murder-accused was defending family from woman: lawyer
One of two men accused of shooting dead a young woman was acting in self-defence and the alleged victim had a firearm, a defence solicitor has claimed.
Suspected human bones found in popular national park
A crime scene has been established in a national park after a member of the public discovered what police believe could be a set of human bones.
Plan for illegal vape sale profits to go up in smoke
A state government is investigating ways to financially target those selling vapes and illicit tobacco in an effort to disrupt the underground criminal market.
Woman found dead after house destroyed by fire
Police are investigating after a 71-year-old woman was found dead inside a house that caught fire.
Sheik of Scrubby Creek’s reign ends, Morgan dead at 91
Tributes are flowing for Australian country music great Chad Morgan - dubbed the Sheik of Scrubby Creek - who has died at the age of 91.
Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area
A rain-soaked community has been warned a flooding threat may return with more storms on the horizon after an emergency alert was cancelled, capping a wet week.
Flash floods prompt rescues and warnings for motorists
Residents and businesses face a challenging start to the new year in parts of one state after record rainfall caused flash flooding.
Stormy start to new year triggers flash flooding risk
Storms and possible flash flooding have been forecast for the first day of 2025 for areas that are already soaked after heavy rain hit on New Year's Eve.
Knife-wielding man Tasered and shot by police
A man is in a serious but stable condition after being shot by police following allegations he threatened officers with a fishing knife at a suburban business.
‘Domino effect’ could unlock national sex offender list
A state law could pave the way for the development of a publicly accessible national sex offender register, the parents of Daniel Morcombe say.
Party hard but party safe: Aussies set to welcome 2025
Australians are set to ring in the New Year but revellers have been urged to party with a plan to ensure a night to remember - not one to forget.
‘Very dangerous’ thunderstorms trigger warning
At least one person has been rescued as "very dangerous" storms brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of a state, including dumping over 80mm in an hour.
Woman accused of hit-and-run murder granted bail
A woman has been granted bail in Brisbane Supreme Court after being accused of the "disturbing" hit and run murder of her partner's ex-girlfriend.
Southern hemisphere’s biggest rodeo set to ride again
One of Australia's most famous rodeos has received a lifeline after entering voluntary administration, with a state government confident it will ride again.
Boy survives being sucked into drain as floodwaters hit
Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.
Jail for man over ‘vile and protracted’ home invasion
A man has been jailed for six years after a violent home invasion in which a woman was tortured, with an accomplice allegedly threatening her with a gun.