Huge croc spotted at north Queensland swimming hole
A three-metre crocodile has been spotted at a popular swimming hole in north Queensland, sparking warnings from authorities.
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Court bid by ex-MP for travel expense review dismissed
An attempt by ex-MP Andrew Laming for an expenditure watchdog's decision over his travel expenses to be reviewed has been dismissed by the Federal Court.
More than $1 billion for women and girls’ health plan
The Queensland government has pledged $1 billion over five years to improve women and girls' health care experience as part of a landmark strategy.
Investigation launched into mine worker blast claim
Investigators are looking into claims explosives have been detonated 30m below three workers at Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in north Queensland.
Premier apologises, coercive control law debate begins
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has apologised for misleading parliament, while debate into coercive control laws has begun months after legislation was tabled.
Noisier world linked to increase in hearing loss
Earphones, concerts and occupational noise all have an effect on our ears which is why researchers are pushing for more awareness on World Hearing Day.
Fire ants inquiry shines light on decades of failure
Australia's efforts to eradicate deadly fire ants have been savaged by former insiders and the woman who led a review that was buried.
Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car
A man will appear in court charged with mid-range drink driving after he allegedly struck an elderly pedestrian who later died in a Gold Coast hospital.
‘Toughest of 5 years’: Qld police commissioner bows out
Outgoing commissioner Katarina Carroll says policing of youth crime has substantially changed post-COVID-19 as she departs the force after 41 years.
Charge over SES volunteer’s death in 2022 floods
Two years after an SES volunteer died in floodwaters, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has been charged with the matter set to appear in court this month.
Airport freight worker admits stealing electronic goods
A 42-year-old man has admitted stealing more than $46,000 worth of electronic goods while handling freight at Brisbane airport to fund his drug use.
Net free fishing ban areas extended in Gulf
Fishing with gillnets will be prohibited in more areas of the Gulf of Carpentaria under reforms by the Queensland government that are set to be enforced.
Man murdered wife after having ‘a gutful’
A 76-year-old man who admitted shooting his wife in their home south of Brisbane has been found guilty of her murder.
No further asbestos detected in Qld mulch supplies
Only one positive asbestos result has been returned from 23 waste facilities and landscape businesses after concerns of an outbreak in Queensland's southeast.
Major victory claimed over yellow crazy ant threat
In a big win over the acid-spitting threat, Queensland is celebrating the world's largest single eradication of yellow crazy ants.
New way of reporting sex assault leads to man charged
Complaints made through an alternative reporting method have led to an arrest and charges against a man for rape and sexual assault.
Publicly funded IVF on the way for Queensland women
Queensland has become the latest state to announce publicly funded reproduction treatments for women and girls suffering from fertility issues.
Man guilty of ‘cowardly’ murder with sledgehammer
Shaun Robert Sturgess admitted to manslaughter but has been found guilty of murder after hitting his estranged wife in the head with a sledgehammer.
‘Evil’ child killer barred again from seeking parole
Barrie John Watts has been blocked from applying for parole for another 10 years after receiving a life sentence for the murder of 12-year-old Sian Kingi.
Queensland koalas to get vaccine against chlamydia
Koala populations in southeast Queensland will be vaccinated against chlamydia, with the local council hoping Brisbane will become 'koala capital of Australia'.
Man rescued after being trapped under tonnes of grain
A silo has collapsed and trapped a man under tonnes of grain at a remote central Queensland property, prompting emergency services to cut him out.
Asbestos tainted mulch might have been sent to school
More than 20 Queensland sites have been supplied mulch that might contain asbestos after the hazardous material was detected at a site west of Brisbane.
Man charged with knowingly giving women herpes
A man allegedly had multiple intimate relationships with women he met on social media and police say he knowingly gave them a sexually transmitted disease.
Health workers ‘welcome to reapply’ amid vaccine ruling
Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says health workers axed over refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can reapply for their jobs after a court ruling.
Two people charged after ‘disgusting’ ambulance attack
Two people have been charged after claims a stolen car repeatedly swerved at a Queensland ambulance and a weapon was pointed at paramedics.
Funding boost for endometriosis in women’s strategy
More than $18 million has been allocated to tackle barriers faced by women when receiving endometriosis diagnosis and services
Man admits fatally shooting wife after having ‘gutful’
A 76-year-old man has admitted to killing his wife, but pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was berating him for hours before the shooting.
Family fighting for justice after grandmother killed
Mourners at a Brisbane church have farewelled grandmother Vyleen White, who was fatally stabbed outside a suburban shopping centre.
Man stuck in mud rescued by quick-thinking paramedics
A man who fell out of his tinny and got stuck in quicksand-like mud was saved by a pair of quick-thinking paramedics.
Mite species harmful to bee industry detected at port
An invasive species that can wipe out honey bees has been detected at a Queensland port, sparking anxiety among keepers after hives were infected across NSW.
Bodies of man, woman found in suburban home
The bodies of a man and woman have been found in a Queensland home after a welfare check.