‘Unreasonable’ coal taxes criticised by major miner
Queensland's mining industry is at risk because of the government's 'unpredictable' tax policies, Australia's largest coal producer says.
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Youth crims’ full history consideration in poll pledge
Courts will have the power to consider a young offender's full criminal history when sentencing, under reforms being proposed by the Queensland opposition.
Govt departments face inquiry: ‘160 years of failure’
Queensland government departments have acknowledged policies and practices which impacted Indigenous people, at the state's truth-telling and healing inquiry.
Army personnel injured after two tanks collide
Multiple army personnel were taken to a central Queensland hospital after two tanks collided during a military exercise.
Woman accused of stabbing grandmother granted bail
A young woman accused of attempting to murder her grandmother during a stabbing attack at a home in regional Queensland has been granted bail.
Brisbane blaze destroys building as man fights for life
A fire has been brought under control after destroying one building and seriously damaging another, with a man taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Significant digital data in accused Russian spy case
The couple accused of spying for Russia had 12 digital devices when arrested and prosecutors need more time to examine the data, a magistrate has heard.
Raw pain drives charity plea from slain officer’s mum
Nearly two years after losing her daughter in a cold-blooded killing, a mother is appealing to the wider community to support a police charity.
State government promises to boost affordable housing
Queenslanders facing sky-high property prices will have to wait two years for more affordable and social homes to come on the market.
Driver on ‘poor man’s meth’ jailed over fatal crash
A man driving after little sleep and taking "poor man's meth" tablets when he killed a mine worker faces being deported when his jail sentence ends.
Youth crime policy backlash fails to deter LNP leader
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says his crack down on crime will deliver lower victim numbers if implemented in Queensland, despite government criticism.
No need for panic, we’ve got this: 2032 Games president
Questions remain over a key piece of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure but an organising committee president has allayed concerns.
‘Ripped off’: inquiry details life on Qld missions
Every aspect of Aboriginal people's lives was controlled on missions in Queensland, including their wages, the state's truth-telling inquiry has been told.
Woman called ‘bad mum’ after chasing down child stealer
A woman whose vehicle was stolen with her baby inside was called a "bad mum" after chasing the child stealer who also accused her of neglect, a judge has heard.
Elders share memories of dormitory life with inquiry
Elders have shared their experiences of being seperated from their family and growing up in dormitories, at Queensland's Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.
Man jailed for life over toddler’s torture and murder
A man who murdered a two-year-old girl after showing escalating violence and abuse towards her then concealed her body for three years has been jailed for life.
Free fares a Greens public transport policy ‘fantasy’
The Queensland Greens have promised more frequent public transport services and free fares if they are elected but a transport union says that's a pipe dream.
Man found guilty of torturing, murdering stepdaughter
Kaydence Mills' remains were found near the Chinchilla Weir in March 2020 three years after the three-year-old was tortured and murdered by her stepfather.
Video game champion ‘regrets’ jokes about death rumour
Donkey Kong champion Billy Mitchell regrets jokes about a young man's death he later claimed were used by a Brisbane YouTuber to defame him, a judge has heard.
Foiled plan to import $400m of meth in juice bottles
Three Queensland men have been charged over a foiled plot to import 1.2 tonnes of meth hidden in juice bottles.
Donkey Kong champion ‘sickened’ by YouTube video claims
Donkey Kong arcade champion Billy Mitchell vomited after he watched a YouTuber's video linking him to a young man's death, a judge has heard.
Schools in for repeat offenders in election pledge
The LNP has promised to open two dedicated high-risk youth offender schools but the Labor government says such facilities already exist.
Queensland’s history in focus at truth-telling inquiry
Queenslanders are being urged to come together, listen, acknowledge the truth of the state's history and start to heal as an inquiry begins in Brisbane.
Man accused of aiding murder plan found not guilty
After being accused of helping a workmate murder his estranged wife, Bradley Bell has been found not guilty by a Brisbane Supreme Court jury and walked free.
These men are dancing an ode to Indigenous brotherhood
A story of self-discovery, connection to Country and brotherhood will be performed through dance as part of Brisbane Festival.
Rain reduced worst sewage spill’s impact: council
The Gold Coast council says a study it commissioned has found significant rain helped reduce the impact of Queensland's worst sewage spill.
Childcare rapist to face sentencing for 307 offences
A childcare worker who admitted dozens of rapes of young girls is due to face sentencing after a prosecutor pleaded not to keep the families of victims waiting.
Teachers struggling as abuse from parents, kids rises
Teachers no longer feel safe in classrooms with a rise in abuse from students and parents across the country.
Star poaches Crown boss as it offloads Treasury site
A chief executive has been named for troubled operator Star Entertainment's Gold Coast casino as it battles for fresh financing for its new Brisbane project.
Man aided mate’s plan to ‘tie and burn’ wife, jury told
A man drove his workmate to get a petrol can at 3am while knowing he had a plan to "tie up and burn" his estranged wife, a jury has heard.
Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms
Polling indicates the Liberal National Party will end Labor's nine-year reign in Queensland as parliament enters its final sitting week before the election.