Mum says she reported pedophile 13 years before arrest
A police ethical investigation team is reviewing claims a mother reported abuse by one of Australia's worst pedophiles more than a decade before his arrest.
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Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come
Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.
Accused Russian spy case delayed for months
A couple accused of spying on Australia for Russia will remain in custody as their case faces more delays, with evidence to be translated from another language.
Tears as whistleblower who exposed pedophile cleared
A whistleblower has burst into tears after she was acquitted following allegations she leaked information about one of Australia's worst pedophiles.
Homicide probe after woman chased and shot by two men
Police are hunting for two men after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a suburban Queensland street.
Tributes flow after woman ‘chased and shot’ by two men
The sister of a woman allegedly chased down and shot at by two men has issued a heartfelt plea, leading tributes for the 23-year-old victim.
Kids in Vanuatu struggle with mental health after quake
Aid workers want urgent mental health support for children in Vanuatu as they face fear and anxiety a week on from the devastating earthquake.
CCTV footage released as police hunt woman’s killers
Police have released footage of a suburban street as they appeal for information after a woman was chased and fatally shot by two men.
Two men wanted after woman chased and shot
Police have released images of two men who could assist investigators after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a suburban street.
Man dies after bitten by shark while fishing
The man in his 40s has succumbed to his injuries after being attacked by a shark while fishing with his family.
‘Summer from hell’ sparks reef coral bleaching fears
Experts are bracing for the impact of another hot summer on the Great Barrier Reef after it suffered its worst coral bleaching of 2024.
‘Disgraceful’: NRL star’s penalty may spark law changes
The Queensland government has described Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam's penalty for drug driving as "disgraceful" and will now consider law changes.
Indigenous teen drowned fleeing with brother from cops
A coroner has found an Indigenous teen drowned as a result of following his brother into a river to escape detection by police over a stolen car.
Weapon search laws under fire in crime-hit state
Police search powers are set to become permanent in a crime-hit state after grabbing national attention, prompting a backlash from a civil liberties group.
Broncos NRL star slammed for drug, unlicensed driving
A magistrate has blasted NRL star Ezra Mam for driving on a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, saying he is lucky no one was killed in a head-on collision.
‘Senseless, evil’: families reflect on fatal shootings
The families of two police officers ambushed at a rural property have tearfully remembered the second anniversary of the shootings that killed six people.
CFMEU crackdown: police may sort out site ‘thuggery’
Allegations of intimidation and bullying within the CFMEU are being investigated but a state government wants the police to be able to step in on work sites.
Youth offenders now face ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws
A controversial "adult crime, adult time" election pledge has become law after tough youth justice legislation was passed in Queensland parliament.
Lawyer jailed for fraud wins appeal over ‘unfair’ trial
A high-profile lawyer will face a new trial over allegations he took undocumented cash payments to hide his income from the tax office and bankruptcy creditors.
‘Treat us like humans’: rise in out-of-home care kids
A report has called for urgent change after finding one state has up to four times as many children in residential care than others.
Theatre boss to stand trial on sex offences charges
A large theatre group's former boss had some child sex offence charges dismissed but will still face trial on 48 offences allegedly committed over 19 years.
Anti-vaccine doctor wins bid to resume medical practice
A doctor who protested against COVID-19 vaccination on a city street, on social media and at a health conference has won the right to resume medical practice.
Twin babies’ 2021 deaths ‘suspicious’, police say
New information provided to authorities has raised suspicions about the deaths of twin baby boys three years after their bodies were found in north Queensland.
A dream inspired by home realised for Indigenous doctor
Driven to practice medicine after witnessing disadvantage in his community, Torres Strait Islander doctor T'kido Titasey hopes to inspire others.
Retiree to rookie MP: advocate’s stunning rise at 69
Former builder Russell Field is set for a second apprenticeship as the most unlikely rookie MP after a meteoric rise as a crime-victim advocate.
Rail project blowout sparks a ‘cooking the books’ claim
Queensland's Liberal National government has been accused of "cooking the books" after claiming a major rail project has blown out to triple the original price.
Premier gags any bills or changes to abortion laws
No bill or amendments to abortion legislation will be allowed under a surprise motion put forward by a premier that blindsided MPs on all sides of the chamber.
‘Boys club’ police force scrutinised in scathing report
Discrimination and sexual harassment have impacted Queensland Police's entire culture, according to a scathing independent report that has 36 recommendations.
Promises museum won’t shut, despite ditching 2025 slate
A leading university art museum has cut its 2025 program, including a career survey by artist Jemima Wyman. She says she is devastated by the move.
‘Hard to take’: teen walks free over home invasion
The release of a teen involved in a burglary that led to a woman's murder has been met with dismay by her family who have lost a sense of safety in their home.
‘No justice’: teen gets two years for three road deaths
The family of crash victims killed as a result of an angry teen driver's "egregious" behaviour say faith has been lost in the justice system.