Increased cost fears with no delay in stone ban
Queensland builders fear the government's decision to scrap a transition period ahead of the engineered stone ban will increase costs to the industry.
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Women needed in medical research to prevent gender bias
Medical research is still a men's game, despite the fact almost half the nation's doctors are women, an internationally renowned anaesthesia researcher says.
Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has marched with union members after making an Australian-first health leave announcement for public service workers.
Pelvic pain treatments ‘outdated’ anaesthetists told
A meeting of anaesthetists has been told medical practitioners are offered little training on the range of treatment options available for chronic pelvic pain.
Two charged with murder after man dies from injuries
Two people will front court charged with murder after a man allegedly assaulted at a home near Brisbane died from his injuries in hospital.
Anxiety clinic calms kids before medical procedures
A pre-surgery anxiety clinic in Brisbane has been working to calm worried children before they undergo medical tests or procedures.
‘It’s not ok’: MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out, with police aware of claims of similar incidents.
Govt under fire with kids ‘suffering’ in watch houses
Advocates say children are suffering in Queensland watch houses and a state government Youth Justice Act tweak will only make the problem worse.
Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes
Torres Strait Islander elders have made their final arguments in a case challenging the federal government over climate change action.
Gillnet-free zones to protect endangered marine species
Five net-free fishing zones have been given approval in northern Australia to the delight of marine conservationists.
Sleep could hold secret to recovery from serious injury
Poor sleep affects up to 90 per cent of people who suffer from chronic pain, but health practitioners rarely considered it a central part of their treatment.
Grocer monopoly price-gouging Torres Strait Islanders
Company monopolies and the need to have goods shipped from Cairns has left Torres Strait Islanders paying over-the-top food prices in Queensland.
Ex-lawyer charged over cocaine in frozen chickens bust
A former Brisbane lawyer has faced court after he allegedly trafficked 120kg of cocaine disguised as frozen chicken products between states.
Revamped emergency services to improve response times
Queensland emergency services will fall under new departments after state parliament passed laws to better align diaster management responses.
Victim’s husband traumatised by fatal attack footage
The husband of a woman fatally stabbed in a home invasion has watched footage of the violent attack for the first time, describing it as "traumatising".
Croc targeted for removal after dangerous behaviour
A juvenile two-metre crocodile will be removed from the wild after exhibiting dangerous behaviour.
Queensland Welcomes Decriminalisation of Sex Work
Organisations standing behind Queensland’s sex workers came out in force this week to support the Miles Government legislation to decriminalise sex work in Queensland.
State parliament votes to make sex work legal and safe
A fourth Australian jurisdiction has voted to fully decriminalise sex work in a bid to prevent discrimination and ensure safety.
Mum found to be ‘risk of injury’ prior to child deaths
Protective services worried that a woman might be unable to keep her child safe two years before their almost exact fears came to pass with fatal results.
Qld homes receive nation’s biggest energy bill support
The Queensland government is delivering a major rebate amid the cost of living crisis in Australia's biggest energy cash splash for households.
At the coalface: traditional owners demand protection
Traditional owners are pursuing a legal challenge involving Adani's Carmichael mine, seeking to force the Queensland government to protect a sacred site.
Two dead, one critical after major Brisbane crash
A collision involving three vehicles in a major Brisbane tunnel has left a man and a woman dead and another in a critical condition.
Child safety ‘pressure’ not to act before girls died
A child safety officer has told an inquest she was getting "pushback" against ordering too many investigations into allegations of neglect.
Hearing set for faith group accused over girl’s death
A Supreme Court judge is preparing information to help 14 members of a religious group defend themselves on child murder and manslaughter charges.
MP throws shade on renewable energy at solar conference
A blistering assessment of Australia's renewable energy investments has shocked attendees at a Brisbane solar event.
Concerns raised over police stop and search powers
The Queensland government's decision to expand police stop and search powers after a spate of NSW knife attacks has raised concerns.
Youth detention law change sparks widespread outcry
The Queensland government has been accused of breaching its international human rights commitments over a planned youth justice law change.
Mother’s dying wish inspires woman’s award-winning work
Jodi Hamilton says granting her mum's wish to die at home in remote Queensland was "everything". It has inspired her award-winning work in palliative care.
Torres Strait elders fear becoming climate refugees
Torres Strait Islanders are challenging the Commonwealth for failing to act on climate change, with closing arguments underway in a Federal Court case.
Mum had ‘casual smoke’ before checking on girls in car
Security camera footage showed the mother of two toddlers "casually" lighting a cigarette before checking on her girls who had spent several hours in a hot car.
Men charged after police bust 500kg cocaine import plot
Three men are facing life in jail after police foiled one of Queensland's largest cocaine importation plots, seizing more than 500kg of the drug.