Man on attempted murder charge after woman set on fire
A man in his 30s has been charged with trying to murder a woman in her 30s after he allegedly set her on fire with a lighter.
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Coral back in Australia after more than 100 years in US
More than 140 corals, taken from the Torres Strait Islands have been returned to Australia after more than a century in the United States.
GPS trackers for DV offenders rolled out by end of year
A day after a woman was allegedly set on fire, a state government has vowed to crack down on DV perpetrators by rolling out 24/7 tracking devices.
Teen hailed a hero in waterfall double drowning tragedy
A teen who died trying to save a girl who also lost her life after jumping into a waterfall is being hailed as a hero in emotional tributes on social media.
Extradition of shooting person of interest faces delay
It could take years for a person of interest in the shooting of a woman in a car to potentially be extradited interstate, police have warned.
Family ‘devastated’ after woman allegedly set on fire
The family and friends of a woman allegedly set on fire say they are trying to stay strong amid a "living nightmare" from the alleged attempt on her life.
Row erupts as creaking health system poses serious risk
Patient wait times continue to climb while a maintenance backlog poses major threats, an audit report of one state's health system has found.
Fatal bus crash case delayed by mechanical report
Prosecutors have yet to provide a full report into a crash allegedly involving a bus driver fatally pinning an 18-year-old female pedestrian against a wall.
Vow to fight childcare predator’s life sentence appeal
A state government will "forcefully defend its position" as a former childcare worker seeks to appeal his life sentence for hundreds of sexual abuse offences.
Man allegedly caught with kilo of cocaine granted bail
A judge said a man potentially faces a lengthy prison term after police allegedly found a "wholesale" amount of cocaine hidden in a tent on his vehicle's roof.
Mum accused of poisoning baby in $60k social media scam
Police allege a mother gave her child unauthorised prescription medications to build a social media following and gain thousands of dollars in donations.
No quick fix after years of warnings over health system
The nurses union claims it warned for years about serious health system failures identified in an audit, which the state government says it will work to remedy.
Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders
A grocery worker continues to recover after allegedly being stabbed inside a supermarket, with her family thanking first responders and the public.
Second man charged over alleged murder and abductions
Police claim two men aged in their 30s took part in abducting three people and torturing them for hours resulting in one male victim suffering fatal injuries.
Footage released in probe of ‘malnourished’ man’s death
Authorities investigating the death of a "seriously malnourished" man with Down syndrome have released footage showing his living conditions.
Man paroled over shooting at police admits drug stash
A man jailed for firing at a police woman after she shot him in the groin was later caught with drugs he intended to sell while on parole.
Woman shot in car faces ‘life-altering’ injuries
Detectives are appealing for people to come forward to help locate a white tow truck after a woman was shot in the back while sitting in a vehicle.
Woman overturns casino ban over ‘unaffordable’ gambling
A woman was banned from a casino after spending more than half her income on gambling, but she argued her multi-million dollar inheritance gave her the means.
Teen remains in custody after supermarket stabbing
A teenage boy will stay in custody until his next court appearance on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a supermarket worker in the back.
Tragedy as councillor’s son drowns in swollen dam
A mother and local councillor has lost her son, with his body was recovered by authorities at a local dam following heavy rainfall.
Surgeon faces court over alleged confidentiality breach
An anti-corruption body has accused a neurosurgeon of disclosing that it required a person to appear at one of its hearings.
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.
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.