Murder accused bashed man ‘while he slept’, court told
A jury heard anger, resentment and spite led an aspiring rapper to use a piece of gym equipment to smash another man's skull while he slept in an armchair.
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Baseball bat murder headed to High Court appeal
The nation's highest court has agreed to hear an appeal by a man who was jailed for life over bashing his girlfriend's ex-lover to death.
WWII bombs found in state forest in routine patrol
Three 80-year-old bombs from World War II have been safely detonated in a far north Queensland forest after being discovered by rangers in a routine patrol.
Brisbane mum dies after ambulance fails to arrive
A woman has died after Queensland paramedics failed to arrive, with Health Minister Shannon Fentiman calling the incident "unacceptable".
Hospital upgrades after granddad dies waiting for bed
Ipswich hospital west of Brisbane will get more beds after a grandfather died following a three-hour wait in an ambulance to be admitted.
People told to leave over fast-moving Qld bushfire
People have been told to leave The Pines in southeast Queensland as crews battle a fast-moving bushfire, with an emergency warning in place.
Backlog after ‘flawed’ DNA testing could take years
Another DNA testing bungle has been exposed at Queensland's troubled forensic lab, meaning more than 100,000 samples might need to be re-tested.
Teacher charged, remanded over 200 child offences
Police have charged a teacher in far north Queensland with more than 200 additional child sex offences following his recent arrest.
Rain set to assist as bushfires continue to burn
Queensland firefighters battling blazes in the state's southeast are set to receive some assistance with showers forecast for the rest of the week.
Murderer’s sentence unchanged after assaulting guard
A man serving a life sentence for killing three people pleaded guilty to assaulting a prison guard who was trying to help him.
Top marks for start to Schoolies but bigger test looms
Authorities fear forecasts of wet weather may rain on the subdued start to Schoolies on the Gold Coast.
Murder charges for two men over money dispute
Two men have had their charges upgraded to murder after a 41-year-old man died in a targeted assault.
Olympian argues against ‘Thunderbutt’ drug plot finding
Olympic silver medallist Nathan Baggaley says he should receive a lesser sentence over a botched plot to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Gillnet fishing ban to protect Great Barrier Reef
Hundreds of fishers will be compensated after the Queensland government moved to phase out gillnet fishing on the Great Barrier Reef by 2027.
Owners of dangerous dogs face jail, increased fines
Under tough new laws in Queensland, dog owners face a maximum penalty of up to three years in jail if their pet canine kills or seriously injures someone.
Four people collared after two-week-old puppies stolen
Four people have been charged after Queensland police worked through the night to recover two-week-old puppies allegedly stolen in a home invasion.
Hospitals issued historic rape victim care directive
Queensland's Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has issued an historic directive requiring public hospitals to assist rape victims within 10 minutes.
Man charged after being accused of torturing baby girl
A 28-year-old man has been charged after he was accused of torturing a two-and-a-half month old baby girl in Brisbane's south.
Investigation as man dies after suspected shooting
Police are investigating after a man who appeared to be shot was pronounced dead when paramedics found his body in central Queensland.
Social housing data to become available in Queensland
Quarterly data on social and affordable housing will become publicly available in Queensland after the state government committed to its release.
Bikie boss admits extortion with ex-rugby league player
A Queensland bikie boss has been sentenced over the extortion of a gym owner to take over the business with the woman's former partner Anthony "Chook" Fowler.
Donations help, hinder community recovering from fire
A Queensland community hit hard by a ferocious fire have received many donations, creating another problem for battling locals.
Man threatened to set cops on fire before fatal shot
There were no other options available to stop the risk of injury or death presented by a man who set himself alight before running at cops, a coroner says.
Exclusion zone declared around fast-moving Qld bushfire
Authorities have set up an exclusion zone and told residents it's not safe to return home as fire crews battle a fast-moving blaze in southeast Queensland.
Man dies after waiting for hospital bed in ambulance
Queensland's health minister says a full clinical review is under way after a grandfather allegedly spent hours in an ambulance waiting for a hospital bed.
Police remove exclusion zone around Queensland bushfire
Police have lifted a formal exclusion zone ordered for residents of the fire-impacted township of Kooralbyn in Queensland's Scenic Rim.
Car could hold answers in shooting death investigation
Police have revealed the identity of a man shot dead in central Queensland as they appeal for information about a car seen near where his body was found.
Green hydrogen jobs become a reality with start of Brigalow Peaking Power Plant
CS Energy has announced the commencement of the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant.
Insurance claims reveal Qld’s storm damage hotspots
A study of almost 10,000 weather-related home insurance claims across Queensland has revealed the areas worst hit by rain, hail and floods.
Four to stand trial over missing man’s murder
Four men have been committed to stand trial for the murder of a 35-year-old, last seen nearly two years ago, whose remains have not been found.
Car park build probed as source of fungus cluster
Construction of a car park at a Brisbane hospital is being looked at as a possible source for a fungus cluster that has affected five heart-transplant patients.