Qld youth detention ‘most expensive, least effective’
Queensland's youth detention model will not achieve community safety if it continues to focus on punishment and containment, a state government report says.
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MPs set to back stronger gun laws after fatal shooting
Politicians are being asked to back a bill before parliament to strengthen gun laws in a bid to avoid a repeat of a fatal shooting that has shocked a community.
Cousins admit role in identity theft, phone fraud scam
Two men have admitted involvement in a syndicate that obtained details of telco customers while selling discounted devices before intercepting their delivery.
Engine failure risk warning before fatal chopper crash
Air crew were warned of the risk of engine failure ahead of a fatal army helicopter crash off the Queensland coast, an inquiry has been told.
Girls hailed for bravery after woman shot dead in car
Police have hailed the bravery of two girls who raised the alarm after a woman was allegedly shot dead in front of them by a neighbour.
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.
Weapon access investigation after woman fatally shot
A 31-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a woman in front of two kids in north Queensland had his gun licence revoked three years ago, police say.
Cape York areas make World Heritage tentative list
Parts of Queensland's Cape York Peninsula have been nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list, a move described as a "monumental" step.
Man arrested in search after woman shot dead
A man has been arrested after a woman was shot dead and a man was injured while coming to her aid in an "absolutely shocking" incident in north Queensland.
Man jailed for ‘vicious’ bashing after drunken betrayal
A man has been jailed after being found guilty of manslaughter following a night of drunken betrayal that ended with a "vicious" bashing.
Fatigue concern before army chopper crash, inquiry told
Air crew was working up to seven days a week with some 18 hour days prior to a fatal helicopter crash during a military training exercise, an inquiry has heard.
Murder charges laid after woman killed in shooting
A man will face court charged with murder and attempted murder following a shooting that left a woman dead and another man in hospital.
Police shoot knife-wielding man
A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after allegedly confronting police with a knife and being shot in the stomach.
Fears subsidy a ‘quick fix’ for remote cost of living
A discount on essential items in Queensland remote communities has been welcomed, but some residents fear it may not be a long-term solution.
Woman died amid ‘terrible failure’ of aged care system
A family member's mental health issues combined with mistakes by the health and aged care system led to an elderly woman's "horrible" death, a judge says.
Teen boy charged over ‘vile’ ranking of schoolgirls
A Queensland teenage boy has been charged after an Instagram post ranked female students at a Gold Coast high school into "vile" categories.
Hospital set for AI medical scans in ‘Australian first’
Artificial intelligence is set to used to help with medical scans by a Queensland public hospital in what has been hailed as an Australian first.
Crash-tragedy chopper hard to fly, pilot tells probe
The type of army helicopter that crashed and killed four servicemen was complex and overwhelming to fly, a pilot has told an inquiry into the tragedy.
Father and children killed in car crash
Three people have died, including two children, in a two-vehicle crash west of Brisbane while a woman has been airlifted to hospital.
Elation, sorrow over Sunshine Coast native title
Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners say they're empowered after being formally recognised as the native title holders over parts of the Sunshine Coast.
Pet dog dies after shots fired through unit back door
Police say a man has fired seven shots into a Gold Coast unit complex, with a pet dog later dying and a woman undergoing hand surgery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.