New rape and drug charges for sex slave accused
A Brisbane man accused of drugging, tattooing and sexually enslaving young women has been charged with 10 new offences including rape and drug supply.
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‘Scandalous failure’ in youth crime prevention measures
Early intervention helps kids avoid a life of crime, say experts, yet the Queensland's major political parties are failing to invest in prevention.
Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration
A Queensland artist and dive enthusiast is hosting drawing sessions at the Museum of Underwater Art on the Great Barrier Reef - waterproof paper supplied.
Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists
Australia's ailing environment needs $7.3 billion a year to claw its way back to health but scientists say that's cheap and doing nothing will cost much more.
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Ramp up research or risk falling behind, event told
Australia is falling behind other nations in research and development and needs to make bigger investments and engage Indigenous knowledge, an event has heard.
Murder accused to cop: girl ‘still not risen’ from dead
A religious leader on trial accused of murdering a young child of his followers told police the girl was no longer breathing despite his prayers, a judge heard.
Fake dancing premier video sparks call for tougher laws
An AI-generated social media video of the Queensland premier dancing posted by his political rivals has led to calls for stronger political advertising laws.
Pair planned fatal hit-and-run of young mum: police
Police will allege a man and a woman planned the hit-and-run that killed a young Brisbane mother.
Man charged with sex offences over 25 years in outback
A man has been charged with more than 30 sex offences after being accused of assaulting women and children known to him over a 25-year period.
Workmate says murder accused ‘broken’ by family dispute
A murder accused's workmate thought his friend was "torn" between his daughter's health and adopting his family's religious ban on medicine, a judge heard.
Former cop ‘foolishly’ leaked confidential information
A woman has been given a suspended jail sentence for disclosing confidential information and misuse of a restricted computer while a Queensland police officer.
Family of hit and run victim: it was a ‘cowardly act’
The family of a young mother killed in a hit-and-run in Brisbane's south say it was a "cowardly act".
‘Not an accident’: murder charge after fatal 4WD crash
A woman will face court accused of being behind the wheel of a 4WD that police say deliberately mowed down and killed a 23-year-old mother.
Queensland Premier gets last laugh as State of Origin bet exposes superior conditions for QLD nurses
As the State of Origin rivalry heats up, it's clear that Steven Miles has already scored a major victory in the eyes of the state's nurses.
Man jailed over ‘toolbox’ killings wins verdict appeal
A man jailed over the killing of two drug dealers who likely drowned while trapped in a toolbox south of Brisbane has been acquitted on appeal.
Mother on trial for girl’s death acted on Bible ‘facts’
A woman accused of killing her daughter by withholding medication told her prior trial for near-fatal child neglect the Bible's "facts" showed God could heal.
Clearing rates down but Barrier Reef needs more help
Queensland's tree clearing rates have continued to decline but experts say protecting the Great Barrier Reef will require faster action.
Human impacts could lead to increase in ‘reef pest’
Blue-green algae, which can bloom over thousands of kilometres of the ocean, has been identified as the surprising food source of an invasive species.
Drug trafficker admits sex offences against teen girl
A drug trafficker has admitted indecently dealing with a 13-year-old girl he met online while he was pretending to be a teenager.
Boss tells murder trial of hard worker’s ‘brainwashing’
A bakery boss says he feared a valued employee and friend had been "brainwashed" by a fringe Christian group before the man allegedly murdered his own daughter.
Albanese denies candidate drive a sign of early poll
Labor has revealed another federal candidate in a crucial Queensland seat as it plays down murmurs it is planning for an early election.
Trial against Toyah Cordingley murder-accused delayed
The murder trial of a man charged with murdering Toyah Cordingley on a far north Queensland beach has been delayed until next year.
LNP hopes clock ticking on Labor in Qld vote countdown
Queensland's opposition is trying to call time on the long-serving Labor government while the treasurer questions how their rivals will fund election promises.
Gender diverse kids not ‘coerced’ to receive treatment
Gender-diverse children are not being pressured by doctors into receiving medical treatment, a Queensland review has found.
Court hits CFMEU with worksite protest restrictions
The Federal Court has placed restrictions on CFMEU workers at Cross River Rail worksites across Brisbane after industrial action flared.
Teen died after entering ‘impenetrable’ forest: coroner
A First Nations teenager who has been missing since 2023 died after walking into a rainforest, a coroner has found, but the cause of his death remains unknown.
Girl ‘miraculously healed’ of diabetes before death
A church group member charged over an eight-year-old girl's death said the child had earlier been miraculously healed of her diabetes, a court has been told.
Experts hit out at ‘gimmick’ LNP youth crime policy after shadow minister’s admission
Legal experts and youth advocates have criticised the Queensland Liberal National Party for playing politics with the youth crime issue, after an admission from the Shadow Police Minister that LNP crime policies are used as a tactic to garner political support at elections.
Waterfall victims identified as Indian students
Tributes have poured in for two Indian students who died at a far north Queensland tourist waterhole, with a fundraiser set up to cover funeral costs.
Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold
No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.
Big savings for patients travelling for healthcare
Queenslanders who have to travel from their regional home to metropolitan areas for health care will now have their accommodation subsidised from day one.