Man warned of prison dangers at sentence over handgun
A judge has warned a drug dealer who kept a handgun in his car to resist being tempted to return to the criminal world during a mandatory 12 months in prison.
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Lehrmann rape hearing adjourned for ‘no-case’ argument
Lawyers for former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann plan to argue he has no case to answer when rape charges against him return to court.
One man dead, two survive after yacht capsizes
A father and son have been rescued and a third man is dead after a yacht capsized off the central Queensland coast, triggering a major search operation.
Community devastated after house fire kills mother, son
Mourners have left floral tributes at the site of a house fire that has left a community devastated after an elderly woman and her son died in the blaze.
Dingo bites toddler at popular holiday destination
A two-year-old boy has suffered puncture wounds to his thigh after a dingo bit him at K'gari in the latest incident at the popular Queensland holiday spot.
Two MPs found in contempt over pro-Palestine protest
Two Katter's Australian Party MPs have been found in contempt over their actions during a pro-Palestine protest outside Queensland parliament.
Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project
Many pumped hydro projects will need to be built if the opposition scraps the controversial Pioneer Burdekin scheme, the Queensland government claims.
‘Mind-boggling’ oversight led to crush death of worker
A crane operator who fatally ran over a coworker had faced no management action despite being the subject of complaints about speeding in his 12-tonne vehicle.
Warnings over banned masseur who is still practising
A public warning has been issued about a banned massage therapist convicted of sexual assault, who is believed to be continuing to provide services.
Miles denies move to bury power plant explosion report
The Queensland government has rejected claims it never intended to release an independent report into a 2021 power station generator explosion.
Infection treatment advance to save thousands of lives
An undiagnosed infected wisdom tooth that nearly killed a young woman when it deteriorated into severe sepsis, has sparked a medical breakthrough.
Skeleton of ‘demonic pelican’ discovered in outback
The 100-million-year old fossilised remains of a flying reptile, described as a "demonic pelican", have been discovered in outback Queensland.
Murder accused described bashing as ‘crime of passion’
A jury has heard how a murder accused told an undercover police officer that he punched and knocked out a man as a "crime of passion" over claims of adultery.
Alarming rise in illegal party drug overdoses
GHB presentations to emergency departments in southeast Queensland have increased by a staggering four-fold in the past two years.
All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table
Opposition leader David Crisafulli has made a pre-election pitch focusing on housing but has vowed to scrap a controversial energy project.
‘Errors’ prompt swift parole board legislative changes
Legislative changes have been pushed through Queensland parliament after some people on the state parole board had not been properly appointed.
Witness ‘concealed’ sex dispute before alleged murder
A murder trial witness has told the jury she concealed embarrassing evidence that the alleged victim and defendant had argued over wanting to have sex with her.
Better budget bottom line after proposals scrapped
The Queensland 2024-25 budget's bottom line is better than expected thanks to treasury putting its foot down on proposals.
Swimmers’ cancer risk sparks call for sun safe Olympics
Researchers are calling for Brisbane's 2032 Olympics to be a sun safe games, following a study in to the risk of cancer for elite swimmers.
Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push
Suggestions former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could join Labor on the campaign trail for the Queensland election have been endorsed by the treasurer.
Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs
A big-spending budget targeting cost-of-living relief that will lift Queensland's deficit to $2.6 billion has set the scene for the state election.
Permits for Airbnbs required amid city rental crisis
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce a permit system for short-term accommodation including Airbnb.
Life term for man’s ‘senseless’ murder in front of wife
A man who claimed to have a delusional fears for his safety when he fired a rifle at a married couple has been jailed for life on a murder charge.
Pair charged with murder over ‘callous, brutal’ attack
The fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man whose body was found in an abandoned quarry in southeast Queensland has been described by police as callous and brutal.
Jail over ‘remorseless’ stabbings at shopping centre
A man who used a concealed knife to stab and slash two security guards at a busy shopping centre has been jailed.
High Court denies murder appeal based on self-defence
The High Court has rejected a man's claim that he acted in self-defence when he attacked his girlfriend's ex-lover and should not have been convicted of murder.
Doctors urge early checks as endometrial cancer on rise
Doctors at Brisbane's Mater hospital say higher rates of obesity among women are driving a rise in cases of endometrial cancer.
Weekend city visits lift but workers still shun the CBD
The number of people visiting Australia's largest cities still remains below pre-pandemic levels but weekends are beginning to buck the trend.
College regrets contract calling homosexuality ‘sinful’
A religious school has expressed regret over a controversial gender contract sparking calls to fast track discrimination laws protecting diverse students.
New night life boss ‘crucial’ to live music economy
The Queensland government's decision to appoint a night life economy commissioner has been welcomed as a boost for the future of the live music industry.
Son of party founder jailed over armed robbery spree
The son of the Love Australia or Leave Party's founder has been jailed for multiple attempted armed robberies and a failed ram-raid during a four-day spree.