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.
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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.
Free RSV immunisations for babies amid surge in cases
A free RSV vaccine which could prevent thousands of babies and young children from being admitted to hospital is being rolled out in Queensland.
Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing
The Queensland government will invest nearly $1 million over two years to fund pill testing after the deaths of two festival goers.
Man sold drugs to clear ‘significant’ debt, court told
A man paid regularly paid $28,000 in cash to his drug supplier and transported cocaine across Queensland in an effort to clear a drug debt.
Dress-up party says price to pay if cash no longer king
Standing defiant in fake fur robes, holding toy swords and with plastic crowns on their heads, a political party declares war on a cashless society.
Man’s car park death leads to more murder charges
A second man has been charged after a fatal stabbing in a Gold Coast shopping centre car park.
One dead in house fire, three others in hospital
The body of a person believed to be a man has been found in the debris of a north Queensland house fire after three men were taken to hospital.
Meth worth $5m seized in huge haul disguised as tea
Almost $5 million worth of drugs disguised as tea has been discovered in a vehicle after an intercept on a Gold Coast highway.
Grandfather’s death sparks family demand for action
The family of a grandfather who died in hospital says it was a result of medical failings and has called for answers from the Queensland government.
Forensic institute created to end state’s DNA bungles
Queensland will get a forensic science institute following recommendations from two commissions of inquiry into the state's troubled DNA lab.
Man charged after 26 snakes found in car
A man has been charged with animal cruelty after 26 snakes, some dead and others alive, were found inside a car.
Manus Island refugee death unpreventable, inquest told
A Queensland coroner is examining the circumstances surrounding asylum seeker Faysal Ishak Ahmed's death on Manus Island in 2016.
Man jailed over ‘shocking’ kick to baby in mum’s arms
A man took drugs knowing they would turn him psychotic before he assaulted several train passengers at random including kicking a baby in the head.
‘Surprising’ study finds Qld crocs stay close to home
Ninety per cent of Queensland crocodiles remain within 50km of where they hatched in contrast to their Northern Territory counterparts, a study says.
Police officer suspended, charged with stalking
An officer in Queensland's far north has been charged with stalking after an alleged off-duty incident.