Fatal crash on major highway ends in massive explosion
A man has died in a fiery crash and almost 50 people were evacuated before a truck carrying chemicals exploded on a main highway.
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Man charged with murder after two people found dead
A man is facing murder charges after allegedly supplying two friends with drugs then failing to call triple zero when they had an adverse reaction.
‘Broken heart’ led to man’s death, murder accused says
Jurors cannot be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that a man caused the death of a 48-year-old in a Brisbane unit, a defence barrister says.
Education department staffer accused of grooming kids
A man employed by a state education department has been accused of grooming Filipino children online and charged with child exploitation material offences.
Fatal police shootings probe to hear from families
Coronial hearings into six shooting deaths at a property in Queensland will hear from the families of some victims as the inquiry nears completion.
‘Sick freak’: police hunt for man after baby burnt
Police have released new images as they try to identify a man after a baby boy was badly burnt when a stranger allegedly poured hot coffee on him in a park.
Man accused of stealing caravan with family inside
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a caravan in northwest Queensland while a family of five were still inside.
‘No excuses’: families demand action over police deaths
The families of two young police constables shot dead in a rural ambush want their loved ones' legacy to be changes that protect officers in the line of duty.
Family escapes moving caravan after car thief strikes
A family of five, including three children, had to escape a moving caravan after a thief stole their car in northwest Queensland.
Ex-cricket star Michael Slater remains behind bars
Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater who is accused of more than a dozen offences including choking has had a second bail application refused.
Man charged after being shot by police outside hospital
A man accused of threatening police with a knife before being shot outside a Queensland hospital has been charged more than a week after the incident.
Police not told of ‘doomsday’ ideas before cop killings
NSW police did not pass on reports about the apocalyptic beliefs of two brothers before six people were shot dead on a rural property, a coroner has heard.
LNP boss ‘fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran’
Queensland's Labor government has accused the opposition leader of feeding taxpayer money to a training company that he became a director of the next year.
Bus driver charged after three women killed in crash
Months after three women died in a crash, police have charged the driver of a bus that collided with a vehicle towing a caravan on a major highway.
Killer family ‘fixated’ on police before shootings
A senior police officer would have sought specialist advice about a family of killers if he had access to information from an interstate force, a coroner heard.
Man ‘filmed women with camera on walking stick’
A man has been charged with 110 offences after being accused of inappropriately filming women at a shopping centre using a camera on a walking stick.
Ex-parole boss ‘romantically linked to Labor staffer’
A whistleblower has claimed an ex-parole board boss, who has been referred to the corruption watchdog, was romantically linked to a government staffer.
Findings of mum, four kids’ fatal crash ‘waste of time’
The findings of an inquest into a crash that claimed the lives of a mother and her four children on a major highway have been dismissed as a "waste of time".
Faster compo for sick firies as Qld widens cancer list
Firefighters in Queensland will be able to access compensation for a wider range of cancers and not have to prove they were caused by the job.
‘Great pain’ not enough to require help for dying girl
A woman accused of killing a young girl by withholding her insulin told police she would not have called an ambulance even if the girl was writhing in pain.
Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime
Police will be able to search for knives in shopping centres, sports stadiums and public transport under expanded laws.
Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder
Victims including some involved in domestic violence matters have had their addresses forwarded to offenders after a police data glitch.
Massive haul truck involved in mine worker’s death
An investigation has been launched after a second worker in less than three weeks died at a central Queensland mine, leaving colleagues traumatised.
Queensland renters locked out of solar savings
In the lead-up to the Queensland state election, Solar Citizens wants the major parties to make big commitments to renewable energy.
Former MP’s penalty doubled for election Facebook posts
Former Liberal MP Andrew Laming has had his fines doubled on appeal over three Facebook posts found to have breached the law around election campaigns.
Probe into second death in 3 weeks at coal mine
A second fatality in less than three weeks at a coal mine has stoked safety concerns and led to operations being suspended amid a probe.
Prosecution rests in church trial over child’s death
After weeks of hearings, prosecutors in the trial of 14 church group members accused of killing a girl by withholding insulin have finished presenting evidence.
Mayors urged to pitch for housing infrastructure cash
Queensland's opposition has guaranteed at least $1 billion will be provided for regional housing infrastructure projects if elected in October.
Man told to change after ‘terrifying’ home invasion
A man has been told by a judge he had an opportunity to change his life for the better after admitting his role in setting up a "terrifying" home invasion.
STI screening call after spike in unborn baby deaths
A concerning spike of unborn babies dying from a treatable condition has prompted doctors to urge people to undergo sexual health screenings.
Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future
The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia's future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.