Spanish tourist dies while on Great Barrier Reef trip
A 76-year-old woman has died while on a snorkelling trip on the Great Barrier Reef as part of a 25-strong Spanish group.
Queensland News
Attempted murder charge over spear attack
A Brisbane man has been accused of stabbing a 47-year-old in the chest with a spear.
High Court backs jury over ‘unreliable’ murder witness
A man jailed for life for murder claimed a jury was told to be prejudiced against a witness whose testimony could have proved him not guilty.
Jobs on the line as uni considers gallery closure
Griffith University may close an art museum that hosts visiting exhibitions, to make room for students from its film school.
FBI arrests man after domestic terror attack shootings
The FBI has arrested a man in the US in connection to a domestic terror attack in Queensland that claimed six lives a year ago, including two police officers.
Pair to stand trial over alleged double murder shooting
Two people have been committed to stand trial after being charged with murder and drug trafficking after two others were killed in 2021.
Fifty-five students involved in Queensland bus crash
A collision between a bus carrying 55 students and a truck in Queensland has left 10 children with minor injuries.
Health chief admits patient’s death ‘preventable’
Queensland Health has admitted "significant failings" led to the "preventable" death of a patient at a Gold Coast hospital last year.
Tropical cyclone forces bureau radar upgrade rethink
A looming tropical cyclone has prompted the Bureau of Meteorology to re-think their weather radar upgrade plans in north Queensland.
Jury to weigh killer’s claim of voices from ‘alter-ego’
A man's claim that he was under the control of an alter-ego during a fatal bashing has been dismissed by a prosecutor as the "stuff of Hollywood".
Man critical after being shot in the neck
A man is fighting for life after being shot in the neck during a confrontation with three people at a home west of Brisbane.
Committal hearing for women accused over cop death
Two women charged with murder over the death of a police officer who was allegedly struck by a stolen car will face a committal hearing.
Man to stand trial over alleged kidnapping turned fatal
A man has been committed to stand trial for the manslaughter of his 69-year-old father, who died of a heart attack 11 months after allegedly being abducted.
Teens weren’t ‘scared little boys’ during fatal robbery
Two teenagers accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy have been described by the prosecution as armed robbers who were prepared to use violence to obtain drugs.
Funds for programs keeping at-risk youth in school mode
Schools helping youth stay out of trouble and engaged in secondary education will benefit from a $288 million funding package announced by the state government.
Critics circle after Olympic project funding claims
Critics are questioning the success of a Queensland delegation's trip to Canberra after claims funding has been locked in for a key Brisbane Olympic project.
Priest charged with historical child sex offences
A priest has been charged with eight counts of indecent treatment of boys under 14, dating back more than half a century
Hefty fine for RACQ after misleading discounts
Insurer RACQ has been hit with a $10 million penalty in the Federal Court after potentially misleading customers about price discounts.
Man suffers shark bite off remote far north Qld island
A man in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital after a shark attack off a remote island in Queensland's far north.
Toddler run over by ute, airlifted to hospital
A rescue helicopter has taken a toddler to hospital after the girl was run over by a ute on Queensland's K'gari.
Fearful man ‘begged to be rescued’ before disappearing
A man who disappeared in remote Queensland had phoned his cousin asking to be rescued from pig hunting group he was with, the Coroners Court has been told.
‘Vile demon’ jailed for drugging and preying on girls
A man targeted vulnerable teenage girls with drugs and sexually assaulted them while he was subject to either parole, bail or a suspended sentence.
Fake psychologist fined after treating patients
A woman has been fined after claiming to be a registered psychologist for months at a Queensland clinic, treating vulnerable patients and children.
Civil liberties group questions double jeopardy revamp
A leading civil liberties group has taken aim at Queensland's proposed double jeopardy law revamp, saying "two wrongs do not make a right".
Attempted murder sentence paused for psychiatric test
A man who attempted a stabbing murder at random will face psychiatric assessment to determine if he presents a lifelong threat to the community if released.
Fairy Tales show takes flight into the fantastic
The fantastical world of fairytales is the subject of the major summer exhibition at Queensland's Gallery of Modern Art.
Backpacker’s fatal farm crash during ‘romantic outing’
A backpacking couple had been working on an avocado farm for a few weeks before they decided to take a large ride-on mower for a "joyride" that turned fatal.
Man airlifted to hospital after being buried in sand
A man aged in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital from an island in Queensland in a critical condition after he fell into a hole and was buried in sand.
Brisbane mayor quits ‘dysfunctional’ Olympic ‘talkfest’
Brisbane's Lord Mayor has resigned from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games advisory body and criticised the Palaszczuk government's Gabba redevelopment plan.
Festive Cheers from Billycart’s Brews for Federal MP’s
Kennedy MP Bob Katter is set to elevate the celebration with the refreshing offerings of Atherton's Billycart Brewing Co.
Heartbreak as search called off for missing fisherman
Four days after family raised the alarm, a search for a missing fisherman off the Queensland coast has been suspended.