Clock ticking on state-run lab boss over DNA debacle
A premier has defended his government intervening to "clean up" a state-run forensic testing lab after the emergence of contamination issues.
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Rapist appeals life sentence for ‘incredible cruelty’
Appeal judges have raised doubts about whether a man who abused and disfigured a woman should receive a lesser sentence for his decision to call an ambulance.
Man accused of wife’s murder charged with bail breach
Police have charged a pilot accused of strangling his wife in a "murderous rage" and moving her body to stage a lawnmower accident with breaching bail.
Heartbreak as human remains confirmed as missing teen
Police have confirmed a body found in a national park is a missing teenager who was allegedly murdered before she was set to board an interstate flight.
Punishment ‘gone wrong’ claim in toolbox murder trial
A man on trial for murdering two people by helping to force them into a toolbox is accused on the basis of "massive lies" from a witness, a jury has heard.
Toolbox murder accused blame ‘star witness’, each other
A barrister for a man accused of drowning two people in a toolbox has claimed a key prosecution witness has "filthy hands" from his involvement in the murders.
School denies soiled nappies, no access to carer claims
The grandmother of a young girl who suffered spinal and brain injuries in a car crash that killed her mother claims a school is not doing enough to support her.
Man remains behind bars over torture, abuse of baby
A man is accused of the torture and physical abuse of a seven-week-old baby boy which appeared to be prolonged, in what police say is a deeply confronting case.
Man made gun at work before fatal siege, coroner told
A man who was fatally shot by police during a siege had made his own gun months before at his workplace using nuts, bolts and a pipe.
Tip-off leads to 250kg cocaine seizure
More than $80 million worth of cocaine has been found in a shipping container by Australian Border Force among five bags after officials received a tip-off.
Bridge project points to the future of arts festivals
Bridges transformed into art by global design duo Craig & Karl are among free attractions at the Brisbane Festival, staged with corporate naming rights.
Origin star stops ‘creepy’ NRL teammate groping woman
Ex-NRL Brisbane player Teui "TC" Robati has been acquitted of two rape charges but admitted a sexual assault while on a night out with his then-teammates.
Crocodile Hunter’s dad fires up over culling proposal
Steve Irwin's father has weighed in on a campaign to cull crocodiles found in populated sites, saying it won't make the community any safer.
Landmark weapons search laws made permanent
Landmark laws allowing Queensland Police to search people for weapons in public places have been made permanent.
Nurse who hid $1.7m drug money under bed spared jail
An assistant nurse has blamed a destructive relationship for why she agreed to hide $1.7 million in a duffle bag under her bed for a major cocaine ring.
Family gives back after tragic end for missing girl
Pheobe Bishop's family hope to give back to a community that rallied around them in their time of need, throwing their support behind a friend's fundraiser.
One-punch killer jailed for hospital and prison assault
A man convicted of killing a grandfather in a one-punch attack has received an additional jail sentence for assaulting hospital security and a fellow inmate.
Former NRL player lured woman to pub toilet, jury told
Former Brisbane Broncos player Teui 'TC' Robati allegedly told a young woman he was taking her to an exclusive event before raping her, a jury has heard.
Group of men extradited over alleged extortion attempt
Men allegedly linked to organised crime have been extradited to Queensland over what police say was an attempt to extort a man and a woman.
Multimillion money laundering scheme scrubbed clean
Organised crime has been dealt a blow, as police smash a massive money laundering scheme allegedly run by a security company using armoured transport services.
Police hunt for missing luggage after teen’s body found
Police are yet to find a key piece of evidence after human remains, believed to be those of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop, were discovered in rugged bushland.
The e-scooter menace: mum’s anguish over near tragedy
A mum who nearly lost her son in an e-scooter crash has warned of the dangers of the devices as research reveals a growing rate of injuries.
Community mourns loss of murdered teenager
Hundreds of people including police and SES volunteers have attended a candlelight vigil in memory of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop.
Nurses warn pink protest for better pay could escalate
Nurses have begun industrial action calling on a state government to come to the table with a better pay deal.
‘Drinks and gaming’ before toolbox murders, jury hears
Three men accused of a double murder drank alcohol and played on a games console while their alleged victims were trapped in a toolbox, a jury has heard.
Fatal aircraft crash due to radio, visibility failures
A pilot was unable to receive or transmit radio calls and trees obscured runway visibility, likely causing a mid-air plane crash that killed two people.
NRL goes for gold, kicks off 2032 Games inclusion bid
The NRL is punting on talks with Brisbane Olympic organisers to include a rugby league format in the 2032 Games sport program.
Missing Pheobe’s body found near national park
Weeks after Pheobe Bishop vanished, police believe they have found her remains near a national park.
Missing girl search scaled back, police probe ongoing
Police say their investigation into the "suspicious" disappearance of a teenager is ongoing but have scaled back the search, weeks after the girl went missing.
Housemate arrested amid missing girl investigation
Weeks after teenager Pheobe Bishop went missing, one of her housemates has been taken into custody and questioned by police in relation to her disappearance.
Witness admits ‘huge lie’ over alleged toolbox murders
A prosecution witness has admitted lying to police about an alleged murder victim owing money to a defendant and who was at the crime scene, a jury has heard.