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.
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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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boyfriend ‘wouldn’t stop’ punching man who later died
A jury in a murder trial has heard a woman testify her then-boyfriend would not stop punching and kicking a man who would later die in hospital.
States at odds over coal royalty revenue, GST cut
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has hit back at his NSW counterpart over a proposed overhaul of coal royalty revenue in GST calculations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Five in hospital after ‘very high impact’ crash
A two-vehicle crash has left five people in hospital with life threatening injuries.
Stamp duty threshold increased for first home buyers
Queensland's first-time home buyers will get a stamp duty discount, in a bid to get more young buyers into the market.
Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises
Queenslanders will get cheaper car registration in the state government's latest cost-of-living budget announcement.
Community confidence in police falls post-pandemic
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says he is concerned that public confidence in the law is "sharply down" since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman admits grooming, indecent treatment of teenager
A 35-year-old woman who exchanged hundreds of texts a day and increasingly sexualised messages with a teen two decades younger than her has been sentenced.
Don’t shoot, I’m your local Katter party candidate
A Queensland political candidate says he would be dead today if one of his party's proposed laws had been enacted when he was younger.
Synthetic brain helps identify COVID-19 therapies
A synthetic replica of parts of a brain has helped researchers to identify therapies to reduce COVID-19's impact on people with Down syndrome
Wildlife deaths rising in crashes with unwary motorists
NSW motorists had more crashes with wildlife than any other state last year as the number of animals dying on our roads increased.
Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal
A tiger shark has shocked scientists tagging marine life off Queensland's coast by regurgitating a whole echidna in what has been described as a "world first".