Raptor dinosaurs much bigger than previously thought
Raptor dinosaurs were previously thought to be the size of a human but the discovery of a new footprint reveals it is substantially bigger.
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Man charged with murder after man dies, woman injured
A 26-year-old man will front court in Queensland charged with murder and attempted murder after a man was found dead and a woman was critically injured.
Mother jailed over baby daughter’s drowning in tub
A mother's few minutes of inattention while given her baby daughter a bath have resulted in "devastating consequences," a court has heard.
Council probed as tonnes of sewage spilt into river
The Gold Coast City Council is under investigation after a broken pipe spilt more than 350 million litres of sewage into a river over a period of months.
Renters could save $5400 if there was a cap, Greens say
Queensland renters could have saved $5400 in the past two years if the government had established a cap amid soaring prices and low vacancies.
Elderly mum blasts ‘selfish’ driver who killed daughter
A man who deliberately drove head-on into another car killing a mother-of-four has been sentenced after pleading guilty over the "appalling and callous act".
More cops on the beat amid uptick in recruitment
Hundreds more police are headed to the front line in Queensland following a major recruitment drive as the government "throws everything" at the crime problem.
Bite victims urged to stop bringing snakes to hospital
Health officials are pleading with locals to stop bringing deadly snakes to hospital after several bite victims arrived with the reptile responsible.
Woman jailed after years on run from drug charges
A woman on parole who fled interstate for years before police could charge her over a series of drug deals will have to make up for the time she spent at large.
CBD to be shut down for fatal bus crash re-enactment
Brisbane's CBD will be shut down on the weekend as authorities carry out a re-enactment of a bus crash that killed a young woman to investigate the cause.
Man fatally shot after ‘pointing rifle at police’
A man has allegedly got out of a stolen car alongside a major highway and pointed a loaded rifle at police before being fatally shot in central Queensland.
New generation of Queensland workers confront emerging workplace issues
The third annual Young Workers Conference not only served as a rallying cry for young workers but also as a reaffirmation of their potential to influence and mobilise for better working conditions.
Crime turning corner after ‘disturbing’ surge: premier
The Queensland premier says the state's crime rates are turning the corner after a "disturbing surge" but the new police commissioner says it is early days.
New snail species named after wildlife warrior
Researchers have solved a 40-year mystery by identifying 15 species of land snail, naming one after a high-profile Australian zookeeper.
Four-metre croc euthanised after boy’s body found
Wildlife officers have euthanised a four-metre crocodile days after a 16-year-old boy's body was found in mangroves on a far north Queensland island.
Bus driver ‘couldn’t see’ cyclist before fatal crash
A bus driver has told a coronial inquest that he couldn't see a young cyclist after they were involved in a fatal collision at a Brisbane intersection.
Crime report indicates tough job ahead for new top cop
A crime report has indicated a tough challenge lies ahead for Steve Gollschewski who has been endorsed as Queensland's next police commissioner.
Funding boost for warning systems in flood-hit regions
New river height gauges, cameras, signage and sensor technology will form part of a $7 million investment for flood-hit regions in Queensland.
Man accused of assaulting paramedics, police officer
Two paramedics and a police officer have allegedly been assaulted by a Queensland man who is also accused of exposing himself at a Gold Coast residence.
Troubled forensic lab’s DNA backlog blows out to 41,000
A backlog of cases at a Queensland DNA lab has increased as the state opposition calls on the government to release a full strategy to address its issues.
Loved and loving: Family, friends farewell Luke Davies
Luke Davies has been remembered by family, friends and co-workers for the impact he had on the world - not the way he left it - at a memorial in Brisbane.
‘Cherished’: Hundreds honour Luke Davies at memorial
Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a memorial in Brisbane to farewell flight attendant Luke Davies, who was killed along with his partner in Sydney.
Man behind ‘haunting’ toolbox murders loses appeal
A man jailed for life after two people in a toolbox were thrown into a creek has lost an appeal after arguing the jury relied on an inadmissible confession.
Push for tough vaping laws amid ‘prohibition’ concerns
The Greens have raised "prohibition" concerns about tough new vaping laws but health ministers from around the country want the legislation to be fast-tracked.
Survey shows culture of bullying in trainee doctors
People who identify as non-binary experienced the highest rate of bullying among medical trainees, a national survey has found.
Teen’s body found mauled by croc after dinghy sinks
The body of a 16-year-old boy has been found mauled by what is believed to be a 3.5 metre crocodile after he tried to swim ashore when his dinghy broke down.
Couple found guilty of raping teenage girl after party
A jury has found a married couple guilty of having sexually assaulted a teenage girl after they gave her cannabis and alcohol at a house party.
Fears history repeating amid vaping uptake among kids
Australia's health ministers are calling on strict vaping laws to pass as soon as possible amid fears history is repeating with unknown impacts of the products.
Accused kingpin ‘behind $683m drug plots’ behind bars
A man accused of organising a failed cocaine import plot that resulted in bricks of the drug washing up on NSW beaches for weeks has appeared in court.
Dangerous dog owners to face jail time for attacks
Irresponsible owners of dogs that attack and cause serious injury or death can face up to three years in jail under tough new state laws.
Developers walk away from huge wetlands project
A bid for a multimillion-dollar development on an internationally protected wetland has been canned after the government indicated it would not back the plan.