Brother in ‘shock’ after alleged drug-deal murder
The brother of a murder-accused man has told a court his version of events after a father died during a home visit to recover a drug debt.
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Concern for teen who vanished after leaving for airport
A family has begged the public for help after a teenager missed a flight and vanished, sparking a police investigation.
Good character references restricted in rape cases
A state has launched major reforms to its rape sentencing guidelines by restricting the way good character references for offenders is considered.
Current not crocodiles could sink Olympic river venue
Crocodile sightings are common in a river being considered as a venue for Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing, but it's not the crocs that are the problem.
‘Forgotten children’: state care failings scrutinised
Advocates have welcomed a state's child safety investigation but fear recommendations will fall on deaf ears, ensuring some kids will remain "forgotten".
‘Underclass of Australians’: youth crime laws slammed
The United Nations has taken aim at a state government's youth crime crackdown, saying it threatens to create an "underclass of Australians".
Paint-filled extinguisher used in attack on MP’s office
A teenager who used a paint-filled fire extinguisher to vandalise ex-opposition leader Peter Dutton's office has appeared in court surrounded by supporters.
Indigenous graduates set sights on future in tourism
The latest graduates from the National Indigenous Training Academy have their sights set on futures in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Camp leader spied on bathroom, stole underwear: police
A man has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly spying on children in a bathroom and stealing their underwear at a campground.
Fisherman bitten in latest dingo attack at tourist spot
A fisherman in knee-deep water has been bitten by a dingo before using his rod to scare off the animal in the latest attack at a popular tourist spot.
Husband, brother-in-law behind bars after murder charge
A husband and brother-in-law accused of murdering a young mother will remain behind bars after their matter was heard in court west of Brisbane.
Failures of ‘broken’ child safety system sparks inquiry
Almost half of children experienced physical abuse before entering out-of-home care in one state, prompting a landmark inquiry into the "broken" system.
Probe after wind turbine crash shuts major highway
A crash involving a truck carrying a wind turbine that shut a major highway and overpass will be investigated by police and government officials.
Husband, brother-in-law charged with young mum’s murder
Two men have been charged with murder after a young mother was found unconscious in her suburban home and could not be revived.
‘Huge shock’: unprecedented rise of killer soil disease
A rare, soil-borne disease has killed dozens of people after record rain and flooding, prompting a warning from one woman who lost her husband to the illness.
‘Naked greed’: body-in-box murderer obsessed with cash
Fixated on money and having a lavish lifestyle, Yang Zhao strangled his flatmate and put her body in a tool box before stealing nearly $500,000 from her mother.
Murder-accused mum’s matter in court after house fire
More than a week after a horror house fire that killed three of her children, a mother-of-five charged with murder has had her matter heard in court.
‘Calculated’ con man jailed after posing as builder
A swindler who posed as a builder and defrauded 30 victims out of almost $500,000 has been jailed for his "calculated and egregious" offending.
Family fury at ‘dangerous’ youth hormone therapy ban
Rebecca's son knew he was transgender at age 12, but his long and difficult journey to transitioning was abruptly halted when a state government intervened.
‘Might be a bit lonely’: sole Greens MP claims victory
Elizabeth Watson-Brown will be the only Greens member in federal parliament's lower house after she claimed victory in the Brisbane seat of Ryan.
Bridge closure may cost $1 billion, shut for months
A council fears if the state and federal government don't help pay for a major bridge restoration in one capital city, then drivers will be slugged the cost.
‘Unimaginable’: mum charged after her kids die in fire
A community is reeling from an "unimaginable" tragedy after a mother was charged with murder following the deaths of three of her children in a house fire.
‘Become a skeleton’: tool box body accused found guilty
A mother has delivered a heartbreaking statement after a man was found guilty of murdering her daughter and impersonating her for months to steal money.
Landmark hormone service call sparks legal challenge
A mother has launched legal action against a state government after her child and other minors were denied gender-affirming hormone treatments.
Woman’s accused murderer loved ‘high life’, jury told
A man accused of killing his flat mate loved the "high life" and fast cars but had trading and gambling debts and was in rental arrears, a court has been told.
‘Someone’s gonna die’: fatal chopper crash probe ends
Nearly two years after an army helicopter crash claimed four lives, a lengthy inquiry has ended after unearthing concerns about the aircraft and pilot fatigue.
‘Unimaginable grief’ as army chopper crash inquiry ends
The families of four air crew killed in an army helicopter crash have broken down at an inquiry, describing how their lives had been shattered by the tragedy.
Disgraced, corrupt former state minister dies of cancer
Disgraced former state minister Gordon Nuttall has died at the age of 71 after losing a battle with kidney cancer, almost two years after being diagnosed.
Tool box murder confession ‘based on TV’, jury told
A man admitted a life of deceit while concealing a woman's body and impersonating her to steal money but says he is now telling the truth, a jury has heard.
Locals embrace family as three kids die in fire horror
A tragic house fire has claimed the lives of three children, devastating a family and sending a "ripple effect" through a shellshocked community.
Nowhere to go for homeless evicted from city park
Rough sleepers were given 30 minutes to vacate a city park encampment but provided no alternative accommodation in a move described as cruel by one councillor.