Queensland power prices tipped to rise under data centre plan
Queensland power bills could rise 14 per cent by 2035 if data centres are allowed to expand without being required to build their own renewable energy, a new report warns.
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‘Gut-wrenching’: child abuser’s sentence under fire
A man who groomed a girl and committed multiple attacks on another young victim could be released on parole within months after being sentenced.
Big things: NAIDOC Week kicks off in ‘deadly’ style
A deadly piece of art has been chosen to celebrate National NAIDOC Week - although its creator uses a different word to describe it.
Fatal one-punch attack accused to stay behind bars
A 27-year-old man has been accused of striking an older man in a fatal fight in the early hours, allegedly causing him to fall and hit his head.
‘Quicksand of crime’: new youth bail law under fire
A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime".
Out of this world: mystery space orbs found on beach
Authorities are working to secure suspected space debris resembling shiny metallic balls found on a beach in northern Australia.
Jail for youths who breach bail under tough new laws
An expansion of a state's already tough youth crime laws will further strain a struggling justice system, critics say.
Saving lives, playing gigs all in a country practice
A doctor who moved to the country to save up for a sailing trip is still working in the bush 40 years later, a career path he encourages others to explore.
Canada’s Tim Tam bargain riles up Nationals leader
Nationals leader Matt Canavan has leveraged the beloved Tim Tam to make his party's cost-of-living case at a state conference.
Fowl play ruled out as Bracken Ridge police rescue runaway chicken
Brisbane police have turned an unexpected roadside chicken rescue at a Bracken Ridge skatepark into a heartwarming donation drive for a local animal shelter.
Drug could turn MND from terminal to chronic illness
Researchers have developed a drug to target a unique immune receptor, potentially leading to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like MND in five years.
Man charged over live-streamed abuse of kids overseas
A man has been charged with a number of offences after being accused of paying for live online child abuse following a tip off from United States authorities.
Firing up carbon credits through cultural burning
Cape York Indigenous native title holders have inked an Australian first carbon credits profit sharing deal with a farmer over a massive cattle station.
‘Full force of law’: smuggled boat arrivals deported
A man charged over a failed people smuggling operation in northern Australia is set to face the "full force of the law", the federal government says.
Family tribute for grandfather after fatal house fire
An 84 -year-old grandfather has succumbed to his injuries after being badly burned trying to rescue a resident, becoming a house fire's second victim.
Deposits in the egg and sperm bank to safeguard koalas
Koalas facing increasing population pressure from habitat loss and disease will have their genetics stored forever inside a custom designed egg and sperm bank.
Man charged after smuggled boat arrivals stun campers
Suspicious activity in a car park near where a group of foreign nationals arrived on a boat has led to a Taiwanese national being charged with people smuggling.
Teen sentenced for drunken knife assaults on police
An 18-year-old woman pulled out a knife and threatened police who were responding to an armed robbery she had just committed at a liquor store.
Balcony escape, neighbour rescue from deadly house fire
Two men have been critically injured trying to rescue a resident from a burning bedroom while two others jumped for their lives from a balcony.
Tip-offs spark second inquest for missing hitchhiker
Two men will be called to give evidence in a second inquest probing the suspected death of a mother who went missing while hitchhiking almost 30 year ago.
Man told cops he could not breathe during fatal arrest
A man died while unsupervised on a short trip to a police station in the back of a van after telling officers to take off his handcuffs.
‘Political disturbance’: grandma on hate speech charge
A Gaza flotilla member has been charged with using a banned phrase after protesters gathered outside a court to support pro-Palestine activists.
Lehrmann denied Higgins footage from #MeToo documentary
The producers of a documentary starring Brittany Higgins said their film will not affect former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann's trial for alleged rape.
‘Challenging’: Man accused of baby’s murder, torture
A four-month-old boy was allegedly the victim of shaken baby syndrome in 2024, leading to a 22-year-old man being charged with torture and murder.
‘No woman deserves this’: man charged with murder
A woman who died from gunshot wounds in an alleged domestic violence murder was "a beautiful young mother" who leaves behind a two-year-old son.
Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial
A jury was shown extensive text messages, memes and web searches that led to a fresh-faced teen boy facing trial accused of planning terrorist bomb attacks.
‘Zero tolerance’ in crackdown on drug, drink driving
The Queensland government has announced tougher penalties for high-risk, dangerous, drink and drug driving, including for medical cannabis users.
Bail denied in murder case after drowning evidence
A man seeking bail while accused of murdering his ex-partner and dumping her in a river offered evidence pointing to her being alive when she hit the water.
‘Incel posts, edgy jokes’: teen cleared of terror plot
A teen has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton after the jury heard the boy had no clear ideology.
Drowning evidence may be ‘problematic’ for murder case
The defence team of a man accused of killing his ex-partner and dumping her body in a river has produced new evidence that found the mother may have drowned.
Queensland Secures Key Role in National Energy Storage Initiative
Queensland has secured a major role in a new national energy storage initiative, with several large-scale battery projects set to be built across the state. This is practical infrastructure investment: strengthening the grid, improving reliability, and helping Queensland households and businesses access a more secure energy system.