‘Cruel, inhuman’: justice laws to violate human rights
New youth justice laws will likely increase the number of children in detention and put pressure on packed facilities, a state government admits.
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Intergenerational knowledge reimagined at Triennial
Artists or groups from 30 countries in the Asia-Pacific region feature in QAGOMA's 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, opening on Saturday.
Taking a deep dive into Queensland’s pearling history
Inspired by her mother's stories, a Torres Strait Islander woman is exploring the lives of Indigenous men who worked in the pearling industry.
Residents demand health inquiry into ‘waste odour’
A massive fine for a waste operator has sparked calls by frustrated residents for an investigation into the health impact of "rotten egg" and "chemical" odours.
Cheaper fares across trains, buses, ferries makes cents
Queenslanders will continue enjoying the cheapest public transport in the nation, amid calls for other states to follow.
Man dies after balcony fall during police operation
A crime watchdog is investigating the death of a man who fell from a balcony during a police operation.
Embattled mayor suspended on full pay for 12 months
A mayor accused of misleading voters about his army service while campaigning in Australia's biggest military city has been suspended.
Coral spawning program hailed a great success for reef
Scientists have used an Australian-made coral restoration technique called Coral IVF to boost the outcome of the Great Barrier Reef's annual coral spawning.
Mayor asked to be stood down with full pay
Embattled Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson asked the state government to be stood down while still receiving his $225,000 salary.
Indigenous man repeatedly tasered, sedated before death
Police's decision to repeatedly taser an Indigenous man during an arrest was appropriate, a coroner has ruled.
Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity
Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will re-open submissions despite the state government's vow to abolish the process.
Hunt for gunman after man shot dead in city street
A major police operation has unfolded in Sydney after a man was shot dead in an inner-city street and a Porsche set alight a couple of suburbs away.
Swimming changing lives for those with cerebral palsy
A groundbreaking competitive swimming program designed for young people with severe cerebral palsy is reversing the motor decline associated with the condition.
Reef coral battling after bleaching, natural disasters
Coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef continues to struggle following extensive bleaching events which are increasing in frequency amid climate change.
Woman ‘dead before tractor accident with husband’
A woman recorded a video hours before her body was found near machinery saying that if she was killed it would be because of her husband, a judge has heard.
Family’s plea after suspicious death of beloved brother
A homicide investigation has been launched into the suspicious death of a man found dead in his apartment.
Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon
Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is urging local researchers to look to space for answers to some of earth's biggest challenges.
Australia to be scored on its renewable energy progress
Australian efforts to cut emissions and generate more renewable electricity will be tracked and traced by a climate group.
Man jailed over cocaine imports to pay for new business
A man who wanted to start a business but had wasted all his money on cocaine took up a cash offer to collect the drug after it had been imported into Australia.
Home tests for STIs to improve access but not diagnosis
Home tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea could be available within weeks but the jury is out on how effective they will be in reducing infection rates.
Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge
A regional Queensland town has been struck by flash flooding after nearly 100mm of rain came down in an hour, testing local drains.
Risky business for students at notorious Schoolies
School leavers are descending on the Gold Coast to soak up their freedom after 13 years of education, with many set to take part in some risky business.
Housing plea as millions more at risk of being homeless
A huge surge in people being on the brink of homelessness has led to renewed calls for more social housing to be built for people at risk.
Mind check: should schools track kids’ mental health?
Australian schools will have access to a government-funded digital tool to support students' mental health but some question whether it will be effective.
No safer place for Schoolies, police minister says
As school leavers party hard on the Gold Coast, an anti-youth violence organisation is carrying out scans to ensure the teens aren't carrying weapons.
Schoolies given good report card after four arrests
Schoolies revellers on the Gold Coast have been congratulated with the overwhelming majority keeping out of trouble and just four arrested for minor offences.
Tired helicopter crews ‘didn’t want’ to let team down
A probe into a fatal Taipan army helicopter crash has been told aircrew didn't want to let their team down by pulling out of exercises when tired.
Data analyst named Queensland Australian of the Year
Geoffrey Smith believed in employees who were long overlooked. Now he's Queensland's 2025 Australian of the year.
Carbon credits scheme missing threatened species mark
Australia's carbon projects are doing little to conserve the nation's most threatened species whose habitat is mostly on privately owned agricultural land.
Police budget blowout referred to corruption watchdog
Queensland's police commissioner has referred a controversial lease for a new station in Brisbane to the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Man accused of woman’s fatal brain injury denied bail
A man has sought bail after being charged with the manslaughter of his girlfriend following a podcast and inquest held in the eight years since her death.