‘Doesn’t add up’: LNP criticised for backing budget
Queensland's opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will back the government's funding for existing projects in the budget, prompting a backlash.
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Bus driver charged over fatal CBD crash
A bus driver has been charged over a horror peak hour crash that killed an 18-year-old girl in Brisbane.
Man who murdered partner in house fire loses appeal
A man who murdered his partner by setting fire to her house and then watched as she tried to escape has lost an appeal.
Skull fossil provides gander at giant prehistoric goose
The first glimpse of an Australian mega bird that would have roamed the earth thousands of years ago has been unveiled after the discovery of a giant skull.
Students fight cuts to last museum courses in state
Graduate courses in museum studies are in line to be cut at the University of Queensland, and students are worried they will have to move interstate.
Under fire mayor complains of ‘witch hunt’ amid probe
A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".
Funding boost for nation’s busiest ambulance service
Queensland will hire an extra 268 ambulance staff with an additional $129.5 million to be allocated in the upcoming state budget.
Man jailed for wife’s murder demands new trial over DNA
A man jailed over his wife's murder has told an appeal hearing that new evidence from DNA retesting could have changed a jury's mind.
University boss calls international student cap ‘chaos’
The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.
‘Forgotten kids’ in detention falling between cracks
The plight of children in custody in Australia has again been highlighted with judges describing one child's lengthy isolation as a disgrace and embarrassment.
Research reveals big nosy monkey’s real animal appeal
Australian researchers have made a world-first discovery about the proboscis monkey, fully explaining why the male's large nose is so popular with the ladies.
Man and aunt found dead in home after shooting incident
A 46-year-old man and his 77-year-old aunt have died after a shooting incident at a home in Brisbane's north with an 88-year-old woman also present, police say.
Former ‘girl in the cupboard’ missing person dies
A woman who made international headlines when she was found in a cupboard after going missing for years, has died at the age of 40 in central Queensland.
Domestic violence surge sparks major funding boost
Family and domestic violence is rising in Queensland where the state government is directing millions of extra dollars towards frontline response and support.
Women in ‘ride together pledge’ after cop’s crash death
Prosecutors claim a woman told the driver of a car that was allegedly used to kill a Queensland policeman that "we ride together and we die together".
Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision
Queensland's decision to ban carbon capture and storage projects in the Great Artesian Basin has sparked calls for the federal government to follow suit.
Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues
A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.
Police investigate ‘vile’ ranking of female students
Police are investigating an Instagram post categorising school girls as 'abduction material', 'one night stand' and 'unrapeable', weeks after a similar event.
Fatal throat slashing accused wins murder appeal
A man has won an appeal after being convicted of fatally slashing a young father's throat due to the jury hearing irrelevant character attacks during his trial.
Funding woes put ballet school at risk of curtain call
Queensland Ballet's academy faces the prospect of closure, say the dance company's leaders who are calling for more federal funding to ensure its survival.
Pair guilty over cocaine hidden in shipping container
Two men played loud music in their van after they thought they had found a shipping container with 42 packages of cocaine hidden inside.
Gut health identified in combating Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have received $4 million to work on a treatment they hope will slow or stop Parkinson's disease by targeting gut health.
Delay for pair accused of murdering cop in hit-and-run
A hearing for two women charged with murdering a policeman in an alleged hit-and-run has been adjourned with a witness citing safety concerns.
Women avoid jail over ‘cynical’ plot to steal COVID aid
Two women have been released on probation after exploiting a COVID-19 aid program and attempting to steal from the retirement savings of strangers.
‘Violent scene’: murder charge after man stabbed
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after being accused of stabbing a man multiple times in a north Queensland unit.
Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms
Every recommendation of a corruption watchdog review will be adopted by the Queensland government, including the release of reports retrospectively.
Greek tragedy is child’s play for eight-year-old actor
Starring in Medea, Edward Hill acknowledges that juggling two theatre roles with year ten maths isn't exactly normal for an eight-year-old.
Contact tracing ongoing in Queensland monkeypox cluster
Queensland has recorded 10 cases of monkeypox but they are not linked to a cluster found in a southern state.
Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service
A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.
Rivers reopen after ‘catastrophic’ sewage leak
It has been deemed Queensland's worst ever sewage leak but the government has deemed two Gold Coast rivers to be safe for fishing just six weeks later.
Bushwalkers stranded on mountain overnight rescued
An injured bushwalker and three friends have been rescued after spending a night on a Queensland mountain in bad weather.