Govt help sought for slain mother’s parentless kids
An advocate has called on the federal government to help bring family of an allegedly murdered mother to Australia so they can look after her two young boys.
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Lehrmann fight to halt rape trial set for court hearing
A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann has applied to halt the former Liberal staffer's trial on rape charges and claimed police have illegally recorded conversations.
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Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables
Plans to prop up ageing coal-fired power stations by a state government have been labelled a "waste of money" amid concerns over its energy transition.
Lehrmann seeks to halt rape trial over police conduct
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to declare police "illegally" recorded his previous lawyers' phone calls ahead of his rape trial.
‘Selfish’ driver’s jail term for killing nurse upheld
A driver's bid for a reduced sentence has failed after he deliberately veered into oncoming traffic, killing a nurse who was coming home from working late.
Influencer accused of harming baby faces ‘complex’ case
Police have yet to confirm whether a social media influencer's DNA was found on a pill in a hospital where she allegedly poisoned her baby to gain online fame.
Latest technology for police amid crime crackdown
A state government will maintain its crime crackdown in a milestone budget, with police to get the latest technology including tasers and body worn cameras.
Forget the diamonds, camels are a girl’s best friend
A modern day cameleer is gearing up to take her family and 10 so called ships of the desert on a 6000km outback trip, as the red dust racing season heats up.
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.
Lab boss suspended in latest DNA contamination scandal
The director of a forensic testing lab has been suspended following the emergence of contamination issues, with more than 30,000 samples still to be reviewed.
Trio guilty again over ‘torturous’ toolbox murders
Three men have been found guilty of murder after two people were tortured over a drug dispute and stuffed into a toolbox before being dumped into a lagoon.
Killer arsonist in parole bid ahead of fire anniversary
A community is preparing to mark the 25th anniversary of a horror fire in which 15 backpackers died after the killer arsonist launched a parole application.
Defiant CFMEU launches protests over court decision
Defiant CFMEU workers have launched protests in a capital city CBD, taking to the streets after a legal challenge by the embattled organisation was rejected.
‘Tragic, unnecessary’: missed chance before plane crash
A plane crash that killed three people could have been prevented if a known cabin pressure defect had been reported in a phone call minutes before the incident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Landmark weapons search laws made permanent
Landmark laws allowing Queensland Police to search people for weapons in public places have been made permanent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.