Injured man helping police after daylight shooting
Police are still searching for a man allegedly involved in a daylight shooting after two people were found by officers in Queensland.
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One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose
One woman has died and a second is in a critical condition after overdosing in Queensland's southeast.
Easter campers rescued amid rising floodwaters
Emergency services have rescued five people from floodwaters inundating a campsite while 24 others have decided to stay until the water levels drop.
Man charged after car crash and daylight shooting
An accused gunman has been charged days after a car crash that led to a man being shot in the leg in broad daylight.
Fire crews quell factory blaze as police investigate
Police are looking into the cause of a factory blaze in Brisbane's south which took multiple fire crews three house to extinguish.
Olympic champ questions handling of Brisbane Games
World swimming champ Ariarne Titmus has taken aim at the Queensland government's Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plan, saying it needs to think about its legacy.
Lengthy trial for faith group charged over girl’s death
More than a dozen members of a religious group face charges of murder or manslaughter over the death of eight-year-old by withholding her diabetes medication.
‘Nowhere to hide’, FIFO police targeting crime hotspots
A new Queensland Police operation using a fly-in-fly-out approach will deploy officers to high crime areas across the state in a bid to reduce repeat offending.
Man shot after ‘officers threatened, police car stolen’
A man has allegedly threatened officers with weapons, stolen a police car and sparked a pursuit before being shot in far north Queensland.
Inquest to probe prison murder by ‘sadistic’ inmate
A coroner will examine the ambush murder of a prisoner by a fellow inmate who was known to be capable of sadistic acts yet moved out of maximum security.
Man refused appeal over fatal strike with rifle butt
A man who fatally struck a father-of-two in the face with a rifle butt during a roadside confrontation will remain in custody until at least 2026.
Police officer charged with child sex offences
A former senior sergeant in Queensland Police Service's central district has been charged with child sex offences.
Painful journey to endometriosis discovery for actress
It took a burst ovarian cyst for doctors to discover the cause of Christie Whelan Browne's painful periods but a new app may fast track endometriosis diagnosis.
Bus crashes into creek leaving 13 injured
A Greyhound bus has crashed into a guard rail before careering into a small creek, injuring 13 people on board.
Woman admits smoke alarm failure after fatal house fire
A woman has pleaded guilty to failing to fit legal smoke alarms at a Moreton Bay island property she owned after a house fire killed a father and his five boys.
Woman jailed over former partner’s ‘elaborate’ killing
A woman has been jailed for manslaughter after plotting an ultimately deadly attack on her ex-partner at his home north of Brisbane..
Free RSV immunisations for babies amid surge in cases
A free RSV vaccine which could prevent thousands of babies and young children from being admitted to hospital is being rolled out in Queensland.
Reward offered after daughter’s search for missing mum
A $500,000 reward is being offered in relation to a 44-year-old Melbourne woman's 2005 disappearance after her daughter's "relentless" search.
Man spends 36 hours in drain trying to retrieve phone
A man has survived 36 hours in an underground drain system after initially trying to retrieve his phone before becoming trapped.
Huge croc caught after evading capture for a month
A nearly four-metre-long crocodile stalked domestic animals on the edge of a private property, sparking a call to authorities to remove it.
Man jailed for ‘massive’ injuries to police in crash
Three police officers were injured, including one left with lifelong health problems, after their van was hit head-on by a man fleeing a crime scene.
Sixteen arrested after hooning event
Sixteen people have been arrested and are facing a combined 49 charges over what police described as a large-scale hooning event south of Brisbane.
Olympian’s brother ‘tricked’ over coke plot, court told
Olympic silver medallist Nathan Baggaley and his brother Dru were convicted over botched plot to import $200 million worth of cocaine.
Police officer suspended, charged with stalking
An officer in Queensland's far north has been charged with stalking after an alleged off-duty incident.
Man jailed over ‘shocking’ kick to baby in mum’s arms
A man took drugs knowing they would turn him psychotic before he assaulted several train passengers at random including kicking a baby in the head.
‘Surprising’ study finds Qld crocs stay close to home
Ninety per cent of Queensland crocodiles remain within 50km of where they hatched in contrast to their Northern Territory counterparts, a study says.
Manus Island refugee death unpreventable, inquest told
A Queensland coroner is examining the circumstances surrounding asylum seeker Faysal Ishak Ahmed's death on Manus Island in 2016.
Man charged after 26 snakes found in car
A man has been charged with animal cruelty after 26 snakes, some dead and others alive, were found inside a car.
Forensic institute created to end state’s DNA bungles
Queensland will get a forensic science institute following recommendations from two commissions of inquiry into the state's troubled DNA lab.
Grandfather’s death sparks family demand for action
The family of a grandfather who died in hospital says it was a result of medical failings and has called for answers from the Queensland government.
Meth worth $5m seized in huge haul disguised as tea
Almost $5 million worth of drugs disguised as tea has been discovered in a vehicle after an intercept on a Gold Coast highway.