River search resumes for man who fled from police
A search for a man who entered a central Queensland river while fleeing police has recommenced.
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Residents return home after firefighters battle blaze
After firefighters spent days battling a central Queensland blaze, residents have finally been told they can return to their homes.
Man tried to buy meth from ‘Chinese Amazon’, court told
A man told an overseas seller on the Alibaba website that he wanted to "get around customs" by hiding methamphetamine in an order for rust treatment chemicals.
Glencore copper mine closure will have a ripple effect
The impact of Glencore's plan to close its Queensland copper mine in 2025 will ripple across the state's northwest.
Unprecedented tropical cyclone may form in Coral Sea
An unprecedented tropical cyclone may form off the Queensland coast over the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Man ‘trying to do better’ after role in home invasion
A judge has urged a troubled young man to use his conviction for serious offences as a opportunity to turn his life around.
Pilot dies after light plane crashes in field
Police have confirmed a pilot is dead after a light plane crashed in a paddock near Warwick in southern Queensland.
Residents told not to return home as bushfires burn
Bushfires are continuing to burn in central Queensland, ensuring residents who evacuated their homes days ago still can't return.
North Queensland in the frame for new jobs
Japanese Owned IHI Corporation joins North Queensland Clean Energy Project in Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project.
Major spending cuts for country’s biggest council
Brisbane City Council has announced $400 million-plus spending cuts until June 30, with green bridge construction one of the major projects affected.
Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years
An official complaint to Queensland's human rights watchdog has been made over the "inhumane" treatment of a disabled man detained at a facility for 11 years.
Two prisoners taken to hospital after rooftop protest
Two prisoners have prompted a lockdown at a Queensland prison after climbing on the roof before being taken to hospital.
Residents flee their homes, house destroyed by fire
Bushfires in Queensland have continued to spread to properties, forcing residents to flee their homes.
Rape accused claims ‘errors’ in ruling to unmask him
A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.
Qld firefighters battle blazes as extreme alerts remain
Queensland remains under an extreme fire danger warning for a second day with emergency services tackling two blazes.
Reward offered to solve hitchhiker’s suspected murder
Queensland police hope a $500,000 reward will lead to new information and assist an investigation into the suspected murder of Anthony Jones.
Tourism minister calls time to focus on family
Queensland Tourism Minister Sterling Hinchliffe has announced he will retire at the next election, with the long-serving MP wanting to make family his priority.
Apology after rape victim turned away from hospital
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says a rape victim did not receive proper care at a central Queensland hospital and has "unreservedly apologised".
Man hit with extra charge over scooter death of boy
Police have charged a man with another offence after a 12-year-old boy riding a scooter collided with a ute on the Sunshine Coast, dying from his injuries.
Men blamed woodchipper death on ‘reckless’ victim
A woman accused of murder denies she asked two men to kill her former partner whose body was fed into a woodchipper, a court has heard.
Gong helps 2032 Games organisers put Brisbane on map
Brisbane Olympic organising committee boss Andrew Liveris says a rare UN gong will help their quest to create a world-recognised brand ahead of the Games.
Queensland bans hate symbols in sweeping reforms
Queensland has passed reforms that make it an offence for a person to publish, distribute or display hate symbols.
Man charged with murder over teenager’s death
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of another 18-year-old man in Mount Isa, in outback Queensland.
Teen charged after student stabbed in park
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with grievous bodily harm after a high school student was stabbed in a Brisbane park.
Murder charge after man succumbs to injuries
A man is set to have his charge upgraded to murder after a 61-year-old died from head injuries almost two weeks after he was allegedly assaulted.
High-profile rape accused remains hidden despite loss
A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.
Residents return after dangerous blaze threatened homes
Firefighters have brought a dangerous grassfire in Queensland under control as residents receive the green light to return home.
Woodchipper death victim ‘feared partner leaving him’
The greatest fear of a man whose body was put into a woodchipper was that the woman accused of his murder would leave him, a court has heard.
Monstrously big production of Frankenstein premieres
A new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Shake & Stir theatre company is premiering in Brisbane.
Soaring temperatures prompt fire warnings
High temperatures across Queensland have prompted an extreme fire warning by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Qld to continue on treaty path after referendum defeat
The Queensland government will continue working towards a treaty, with reconciliation and justice for Indigenous people after the Voice referendum was defeated.