Rodeo saddles up to save institution biting the dust
The stirrups are being tightened in the fight to save the "Wimbledon of world rodeo" as a much-loved event in regional Australia faces a very hard landing.
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Premier promises to release secret corruption reports
The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.
Cyclist death due to blind spots and traffic light flaw
A coroner has recommended changes to more than a thousand buses and potentially hundreds of "dangerous" intersections following the death of a young cyclist.
Police budget blowout won’t affect front line: premier
A $116 million blowout over a bungled lease for a new Queensland police station won't affect frontline services, Premier Steven Miles says.
Going the full mile in last-ditch effort to sway voters
He might be trailing in the polls but Queensland's premier isn't going to die wondering as he ramps up the pace in the final days of Labor's election campaign.
Mayor set to challenge government move to remove him
A controversial mayor has responded to a show cause notice issued by the Queensland government, challenging a plan to remove him from office.
Indigenous community to ‘tell our truth’ at inquiry
Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will hold a hearing at the Indigenous community of Cherbourg, as the LNP promises to scrap the process.
Search power in missing persons case deemed effective
Despite being rarely used, a power allowing police to search premises to find a high-risk missing person has been deemed "a useful and valuable tool".
Teen murder accused tried to stop stabbing, judge told
A teen on trial over a woman's death during a Boxing Day home invasion tried to intervene when another youth threatened to fatally stab her, a judge has heard.
Murder victim’s husband hopes for same court outcome
The husband of a woman killed during a Boxing Day home invasion says he tries not to be bitter as he awaits verdicts in an accused teen's murder trial.
Man pleads guilty over body found buried in concrete
More than two years after the discovery of human remains in concrete at a transport business, a man has pleaded guilty to being an accessory after a murder.
It’s complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless
As tent cities for the homeless in Australia's fastest-growing city have their power cut off, an advocate has cautioned against oversimplifying the issue.
LNP piggybacks federal Labor policy to chew into costs
The Queensland Liberal National Party will borrow a federal Labor plan to drive down debt and increase savings, after finally announcing its economic plan.
LNP candidate ‘not fit for office’ over Hitler joke
A far north Queensland candidate has come under fire for joking about her German heritage after her election poster was defaced with a Hitler moustache.
Heat still on opposition despite abortion law backtrack
A crossbencher has backtracked on abortion law changes before the Queensland election but the premier is maintaining pressure on the opposition over the issue.
Premier looks to stop election slide in final debate
Premier Steven Miles hopes to arrest a worrying slide after going toe to toe with the opposition leader in the final debate ahead of Saturday's state election.
Man tried to push teens out of house before wife killed
A father-of-two has told a trial for a teen accused of murdering his wife he tried to get two intruders out of his house after waking up to a security alert.
LNP candidate attacked in ‘political shakedown’
A regional LNP candidate in the upcoming Queensland election was attacked just 20km from home, in what is being described as a political shakedown.
‘Foul play likely’ but missing man search to continue
The family of an Indigenous man missing for years in remote Queensland has vowed to bring him home after a coroner found he is likely deceased.
Olympic kayaker pleads guilty to cocaine import attempt
Olympian Nathan Baggaley and his brother Dru have admitted trying to import $200 million worth of cocaine after previously having their convictions quashed.
Abortion debate erupts again after ‘secret recording’
A colourful Queensland election campaign has taken another twist with allegations a "secret recording" reveals the opposition's intentions on abortion laws.
Teen guilty of manslaughter over man’s stabbing death
A teenager who claimed he acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed a man in the chest has been found guilty of manslaughter by a jury.
Ads offered kittens and donkeys, but victims sold a pup
A man has been charged after police accused him of falsely advertising animals for sale online including cattle, a kitten and even donkeys.
Man released after buttocks shooting in gym car park
A man who shot an alleged drug deal participant in the buttocks has gained his freedom after a judge heard his plans to turn away from a life of crime.
Test pilot warned of death charges over chopper safety
A test pilot was "laughed at" for raising concerns over unacceptable safety risks with the Taipan army helicopter, an inquiry into a fatal crash has been told.
Labor, LNP ‘broken’, minor parties look to gain ground
Queensland's crossbench is tipped to expand on October 26 as support for minor parties across the state grows while Labor and the LNP fight to retain seats.
Premier blasts LNP’s ‘fresh start’ youth justice reform
Crime is making headlines again on the Queensland election campaign as the Labor government hits back at the LNP's planned youth justice reforms.
Victims of crime stand on opposite sides of politics
Two families were torn apart when their kids were killed in car crashes but they now stand on opposite sides of politics ahead of the Queensland election.
Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election
Premier Steven Miles has rubbished the LNP's kids' health care commitment, calling the opposition leader a "dill" for announcing a policy that already exists.
‘We can do better’: Bid to avoid post-2032 homelessness
Brisbane will have a homelessness crisis after the 2032 Olympic Games if the next Queensland government doesn't address an existing social housing shortage.
‘You feel helpless’: call for epilepsy awareness, care
Experts are raising awareness for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, saying two out of three cases could be prevented through better seizure control.