Police search rural property for missing man
Police have searched a rural Queensland property to find any trace of Marc Kristian Mietus, who went missing more than two decades ago.
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Answers sought after woman killed in Brisbane bus crash
A bus crash that killed a woman in Brisbane's CBD is being investigated after the driver mounted a kerb, pinning the 18-year-old against a building.
Woman charged with murder over baby’s death in 2011
A Queensland woman will face court after being charged with the murder of a three-month-old baby girl more than 12 years ago in the state's southeast.
Funding to curb long wait for women’s disease diagnosis
It took seven years and 11 different doctors before a Queensland woman was finally diagnosed with endometriosis - and found out it wasn't just in her head.
Woman pinned to wall by bus in ‘devastating’ incident
A woman has died after being pinned to a wall by a bus in central Brisbane.
Overfishing poses extinction risk for deep ocean sharks
Deep ocean sharks and rays are vulnerable to extinction in Australian waters and around the world, say researchers who are calling for stronger protections.
Man caught with ‘worst’ child abuse videos at airport
Border Force officers asked a man to unlock his encrypted smartphone during a luggage inspection after he landed in Australia.
Outback Discovery: Scientists Excited by Major Dinosaur Find in Queensland
Dinosaur-fans rejoice! A nearly complete pterosaur fossil has been unearthed in regional Queensland.
More charges for man ‘posing as rideshare driver’
A man faces further charges after more women came forward and alleged he posed as a rideshare driver before committing serious offences.
Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder
Queensland Police have announced a $500,000 reward for information on the suspected murder of Marc Kristian Mietus who disappeared more than two decades ago.
Serial rapist claims he ‘doesn’t deserve’ life sentence
A man who has spent 25 years in prison for attacking two women while on day release from custody has sought parole or a less severe sentence.
Grieving family takes aim at govt after fatal stabbing
The family of a grandmother fatally stabbed outside a shopping centre has taken aim at the Queensland government, saying it is failing on youth crime.
Midwives win on patient ratios as health reforms pass
Laws that assist with patient ratios and allow contemporary trained midwives to administer pregnancy termination medicine have passed Queensland parliament.
Homeschooling overhaul sparks mixed reactions
The Queensland government has introduced legislation that will ensure homeschoolers must follow the Australian curriculum.
Big fine for owner who ripped out mangroves for road
A Queensland man has been fined almost $145,000 for clearing a path through protected national park to make a road to his property.
Youth given ‘appropriate’ health care prior to death
A coroner has found a youth mental health service has made improvements following the death of a teenage boy with multiple diagnoses.
Miles fed up with political point scoring over tragedy
Queensland's premier says he is 'sick' of the politicisation of tragedies in state parliament for political point scoring.
Young man found dead ‘likely hit by vehicle’: coroner
The death of a 20-year-old man found in the middle of a highway bus lane has been the subject of a hit-and-run charge that was later withdrawn in court.
MPs clash with pro-Palestinian protesters over Gaza war
Queensland MPs have clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters outside parliament during a rally against the Gaza conflict.
Man who set housemate on fire claims jury ‘injustice’
A man who was identified by his own mortally wounded murder victim now claims he was not mentally capable of forming an intent to kill.
No fish, eggs during pregnancy ‘may lead to obesity’
Mums who do not eat cooked fish or eggs during pregnancy have a higher risk of having kids with childhood obesity, a new study says.
Male driver charged after 73-year-old pedestrian dies
A man has been charged with dangerous driving while intoxicated after a 73-year-old male pedestrian died in Brisbane's north.
AI girl helps authorities deal with child abuse victims
Authorities can improve the way they interview abused children with the help an AI girl developed by Griffith University and a team of overseas researchers.
Man jailed for ‘devastating’ abduction and rape
A woman was trying to book a ride home when she was approached by two strangers who took her to a nearby park and assaulted her.
Coercive control criminalised in landmark legislation
More than four years after the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children, coercive control has become a criminal offence in Queensland under landmark laws.
Woman used wooden spoon to assault five-year-old girl
A woman has been jailed for her cruel treatment of a five-year-old girl, including hitting her with a wooden spoon and withholding food and water.
Teen arrested after man shot outside property
Police have charged a teenager over the shooting of a 43-year-old man outside a property north of Brisbane weeks ago.
Opposition member admits taking photo of MP’s phone
A member of the opposition has apologised in Queensland parliament for taking a photo of an MP's phone showing a text message from Premier Steven Miles.
Three injured in bus, car crash
Police are investigating after a Jeep Cherokee crashed into a bus, injuring three people and causing a chaotic scene with more than 60 bystanders involved.
Search under way for lost hiker
Emergency services are scouring bushland for a hiker lost in Queensland's far north.
‘Shocking’ scale of deforestation a koala threat: study
Greenpeace says a study they commissioned has revealed the scale of Australia's deforestation, prompting calls to enforce laws to protect native animals.