Qld govt defends youth crime laws after ex-judge’s plea
The Palaszczuk government has defended its watch house laws after a former top appeals judge called for an end to "the race to the bottom" on youth crime.
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Human rights fury over bid to amend Youth Justice Act
A last-minute announcement of planned legislative amendments to the Youth Justice Act have outraged opposition parties in Queensland.
Gold Coast councillor to plead not guilty to murder
A Gold Coast city councillor intends pleading not guilty to murdering his mother's partner amid claims of domestic abuse, his lawyer says.
Evacuations as inner-city inferno engulfs homes
Two homes have collapsed and two others are badly damaged after a massive fire with heat so intense it melted bins across the road.
Bail for man charged over bikie shooting murder
One of 10 men charged with murder after the "execution style" shooting of bikie gang defector Shane Bowden in October 2020 has been granted bail.
Outrage as child watch house changes pass parliament
Disputed laws that will allow watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres have passed Queensland parliament.
Man had crowbar for ‘scare tactics’ before fatal punch
Michael Collins says he grabbed a crowbar for "scare tactics" in a confrontation with two men before Shannon Finemore was fatally punched in November 2020.
Father and son charged after raid on major MDMA lab
A father and son have been charged after police discovered what they say is the largest MDMA lab of its kind ever found in Queensland.
Child detention changes labelled Qld’s ‘darkest hours’
The Palaszczuk government has defended new laws allowing watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres.
Qld seeks ‘urgent’ advice over councillor murder charge
Queensland's deputy premier has sought urgent legal advice over a Gold Coast city councillor charged with murder.
Family loses Mount Isa mine lead-poisoning claim
A Queensland court has ruled against a family claiming $5 million from Mount Isa Mines alleging a teenager suffers brain damage as a result of lead poisoning.
Man jailed for ‘traumatic’ attacks on crash bystanders
A man attacked and threatened several people with a machete after a bystander refused to let him flee the scene of a vehicle collision.
Former premier Mike Ahern ‘left Qld a better place’
Mike Ahern has been remembered as the right person at the right time as the former premier's character and contribution were celebrated at a state funeral.
Man jailed for trafficking, fleeing police on motorbike
Van Trieu Nguyen has been jailed after fleeing police, driving dangerously with a passenger through a Brisbane tourist spot before crashing his motorcycle.
Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine
Traditional owners occupying part of a coal mining lease in Queensland will host talks, music and ceremonies as they mark two years of the camp.
Teen charged over Gold Coast security guard stabbing
A security guard is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after he was attacked at a Gold Coast shopping centre.
Deputy tamps down Palaszczuk leadership coup ‘chatter’
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is not under threat from a leadership challenge after flying out for an overseas holiday, deputy Steven Miles insists.
Farmers up in arms at renewables mega-project land grab
Landowners and farmers have protested outside Queensland parliament urging the government to rethink renewables projects they say will destroy local habitat.
Man ‘so incensed he grabbed crowbar after exchange’
Michael Collins was armed with a crowbar when he and his mate confronted two men before Shannon Finemore died following a punch to the head, a jury was told.
Stepson on murder charge over ‘mummified’ remains
A man has been charged with murdering his stepfather following the discovery of decomposed remains at a Gold Coast home.
High-profile rape accused seeks to keep name suppressed
A high-profile man accused of rape will seek a suppression order in response to pending legislative changes in Queensland that might release his name.
Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament
The Queensland government has met angry victims of crime after protesters marched on parliament demanding zero tolerance towards youth crime.
Forensic retesting reveals new murder case evidence
New evidence has been found by forensic retesting of a hammer at the centre of Andrew John Cobby's murder case in Queensland, a court has been told.
Graziers draw on traditional fire skills to manage land
Traditional fire knowledge is helping Queensland graziers regenerate their land in a project that could provide a model for managing country Australia-wide.
Chief midwife, funding boost for Qld maternity services
The new role of a chief midwife and $4 million in annual funding are part of expanded maternity services in Queensland following protests by regional staff.
Charge upgraded after man dies following alleged fight
A man has died in hospital and his suspected attacker faces a new charge following an alleged fight on a Queensland street.
Former childcare worker on more than 1600 charges
A former childcare worker's matter has been brought before Brisbane Magistrates Court after he was accused of committing more than 1600 child abuse offences.
Man jailed for ‘horrific’ murder of uncle in bed attack
Prosecutors were unable to present a full explanation for why a drug-addicted young man attacked and killed his uncle while he lay defenceless.
Selfie and ute found in mystery of missing tradie
Police hold grave fears for a man missing for days as they step up their search after finding a phone near a walking track and his ute in wetlands.
Angry regional midwives rally for better resources
Frustrated Queensland midwives are demanding better resourcing after a safety audit revealed some are allocated up to 20 mothers and babies at a time.
Man dead after fire engulfs suburban home
A man has died after suffering burns across much of his body in a house fire in Brisbane's east over the weekend.