Hundreds test drugs at Easter weekend music festival
A voluntary drug testing facility has detected high-risk synthetic substances passed off as other drugs at an Easter weekend music festival.
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Australian adoption numbers drop to record low
The number of children being adopted in Australia has dropped to a record low after falling by 98 per cent over half a century.
Woman allegedly murdered days before body found in unit
Steven Rhain Pinker has been charged with murder after the body of a West Australian woman was found in a Brisbane apartment.
Seized family magpie ‘healthy’, fight for return
The family of Instagram famous Molly the magpie who had to be surrendered are still fighting for the bird's return home.
Murdered man’s family in ‘nightmare’ over killer appeal
Harley David Wegener has appealed his conviction 17 months after being found guilty of murder for slashing Benjamin Suttie's throat in a park late at night.
Heartbroken community rocked by double drowning tragedy
The drowning deaths of a father and grandfather on the Gold Coast have been called "a pain for every family" in their their Sikh community.
Man charged after woman killed in stolen vehicle crash
A man has been charged with speeding and dangerous driving causing death after a crash involving a stolen car claimed the life of a woman.
Man charged after car crash and daylight shooting
An accused gunman has been charged days after a car crash that led to a man being shot in the leg in broad daylight.
Easter campers rescued amid rising floodwaters
Emergency services have rescued five people from floodwaters inundating a campsite while 24 others have decided to stay until the water levels drop.
One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose
One woman has died and a second is in a critical condition after overdosing in Queensland's southeast.
Injured man helping police after daylight shooting
Police are still searching for a man allegedly involved in a daylight shooting after two people were found by officers in Queensland.
Bail denied for man accused of setting person on fire
A man accused of setting alight a person living with a disability over a minor debt has been refused bail after being committed to stand trial.
Judge dismisses credit card case against union boss
A union president accused of billing members for $6700 in personal expenses via his union-issued credit card has had the civil case against him dismissed.
Man shot by police charged with multiple offences
A man who allegedly threatened officers and stole a police car before being shot in far north Queensland has been charged.
Sugarcane’s genetics more complex than humans: research
Research has found sugarcane genomes are three times the size of human's and far more complex with hopes the finding will improve crop breeding.
Activist Pavlou settles $3.5m university lawsuit
Activist Drew Pavlou has settled a lawsuit after claiming the University of Queensland tried to silence his protests about its Chinese government links.
Fire crews quell factory blaze as police investigate
Police are looking into the cause of a factory blaze in Brisbane's south which took multiple fire crews three house to extinguish.
Lengthy trial for faith group charged over girl’s death
More than a dozen members of a religious group face charges of murder or manslaughter over the death of eight-year-old by withholding her diabetes medication.
Olympic champ questions handling of Brisbane Games
World swimming champ Ariarne Titmus has taken aim at the Queensland government's Brisbane 2032 infrastructure plan, saying it needs to think about its legacy.
Inquest to probe prison murder by ‘sadistic’ inmate
A coroner will examine the ambush murder of a prisoner by a fellow inmate who was known to be capable of sadistic acts yet moved out of maximum security.
Man shot after ‘officers threatened, police car stolen’
A man has allegedly threatened officers with weapons, stolen a police car and sparked a pursuit before being shot in far north Queensland.
‘Nowhere to hide’, FIFO police targeting crime hotspots
A new Queensland Police operation using a fly-in-fly-out approach will deploy officers to high crime areas across the state in a bid to reduce repeat offending.
Bus crashes into creek leaving 13 injured
A Greyhound bus has crashed into a guard rail before careering into a small creek, injuring 13 people on board.
Painful journey to endometriosis discovery for actress
It took a burst ovarian cyst for doctors to discover the cause of Christie Whelan Browne's painful periods but a new app may fast track endometriosis diagnosis.
Police officer charged with child sex offences
A former senior sergeant in Queensland Police Service's central district has been charged with child sex offences.
Man refused appeal over fatal strike with rifle butt
A man who fatally struck a father-of-two in the face with a rifle butt during a roadside confrontation will remain in custody until at least 2026.
Woman jailed over former partner’s ‘elaborate’ killing
A woman has been jailed for manslaughter after plotting an ultimately deadly attack on her ex-partner at his home north of Brisbane..
Woman admits smoke alarm failure after fatal house fire
A woman has pleaded guilty to failing to fit legal smoke alarms at a Moreton Bay island property she owned after a house fire killed a father and his five boys.
Huge croc caught after evading capture for a month
A nearly four-metre-long crocodile stalked domestic animals on the edge of a private property, sparking a call to authorities to remove it.
Man spends 36 hours in drain trying to retrieve phone
A man has survived 36 hours in an underground drain system after initially trying to retrieve his phone before becoming trapped.
Reward offered after daughter’s search for missing mum
A $500,000 reward is being offered in relation to a 44-year-old Melbourne woman's 2005 disappearance after her daughter's "relentless" search.