Man fined for contempt over intimate deepfake images
A man who refused to take down intimate deepfake images in response to a notice from the eSafety Commissioner and court orders has been fined for contempt.
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Truckie charged with driving six times over legal limit
A truckie found lying beside his vehicle and an empty vodka bottle near a Gold Coast theme park was more than six times over the limit, police say.
Cyclone Jasper weaker but floods remain a threat
Tropical Cyclone Jasper may have passed but far north Queensland is still under threat with flooding set to test locals in coming days.
New premier announces ambitious climate target
Steven Miles has used his first speech as Queensland's new premier to outline his priorities including an ambitious climate action plan.
Man ‘drove 100km/hr over limit before house crash’
Police have charged a man they say crashed a car into a house west of Brisbane after driving more than 100km/hr over the speed limit.
Hundreds of weapons seized under new search laws
More than 400 weapons have been seized under new laws in Queensland including tomahawks, knuckle dusters and butcher's knives, police say.
Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims
The Department of Defence has been charged under workplace safety laws after soldiers suffered significant injuries including crocodile bite and claw wounds.
Queensland facing days of life-threatening flash floods
Cairns is experiencing "life-threatening" flash-flooding due to ex-cyclone Jasper, while a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.
Qld Premier Miles’ new-look frontbench to be sworn in
Days after Steven Miles took over as Queensland's 40th premier, a new-look cabinet will be sworn in as Labor begins life without Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Crocodile spotted swimming in Queensland floodwaters
A 2.8 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters in a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
Qld Premier Miles’ new-look frontbench sworn in
Days after Steven Miles took over as Queensland's 40th premier, a new-look cabinet has been sworn in as Labor begins life without Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Mum of girls who died in hot car often left them before
The deaths of two toddlers after their drug addicted mother left them for nine hours in a hot car will be the subject of an inquest hearing starting in April.
Region sends SOS after floodwaters, landslides hit
The Douglas Shire has issued an SOS for help after being cut off by floodwaters and landslides with boulders the size of houses since Cyclone Jasper hit.
Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters
A 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters at a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
Naked man shot dead by police during motel disturbance
A man is alleged to have threatened officers and paramedics with a large knife at a motel before he was shot dead by police.
Key Olympic projects, Gabba rebuild to be reviewed
Key Brisbane Olympic infrastructure projects like the controversial Gabba rebuild will be reconsidered by a new-look Queensland government.
Paramedics shaken after ambulance run off road
Paramedics have been left shaken after one ambulance was run off the road and another almost rammed twice in north Queensland.
Jasper loses sting but floods and wind wreak havoc
Cyclone Jasper has weakened to a tropical low but brought heavy rain and damaging winds, prompting widespread flood warnings for far north Queensland.
Lehrmann defence plan to quiz Qld rape case witnesses
In an attempt to prevent rape allegations proceeding to trial, former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's legal defence team intends to cross-examine witnesses.
Man accused of ‘revenge’ via home invasion refused bail
A judge has refused bail for a man he said was accused of a highly aggressive, violent and impulsive response after an argument in a shopping centre.
Specialist police arrive after youth crime ‘spike’
Almost 30 specialist police officers have been sent to north Queensland following a "spike" in youth crime, with almost 80 car thefts recorded in one week.
Shelter warning as Cyclone Jasper bears down on coast
People are bunkering down and authorities are on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses the Queensland coast as a category 2 system.
Officer attacked after men found asleep in car with gun
A Queensland police officer has a head injury after being violently attacked by one of two men found sleeping in a suspected stolen car on the Gold Coast.
Public servant charged with indecent treatment of child
A 59-year-old public servant with no criminal history has spent two nights in the watch house after being charged with indecent treatment offences.
Clear road for Miles as rival bows out of premier race
Steven Miles is set to step up as Queensland's next premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman opted not to stand for the Labor leadership.
Queensland on high alert as cyclone threat approaches
Far north Queensland is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Jasper to hit with heavy rains and gale-force winds as locals are told to prepare for days without power.
Police pause to reflect a year on from ‘evil’ killings
Queensland police officers have marked the first anniversary of the shooting deaths of their colleagues Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow.
Cyclone Jasper Prompts Daring Evacuation by Royal Australian Navy
HMAS Brisbane successfully evacuated four personnel from the Bureau of Meteorology who were stationed on a remote weather station on Willis Island, located off the Queensland coast.
Murder probe after woman collapses, dies near home fire
Police allege a man was behind the stabbing death of a woman following her discovery near a burning house north of Brisbane.
Cyclone warning as communities brace for Jasper
Far north Queensland is preparing for heavy rain and damaging winds, with Tropical Cyclone Jasper set to hit the coast.
Deputy premier set to face challenge for Qld leadership
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has confirmed she will contest the leadership of Queensland's Labor Party after launching a bid to become the next Premier.