Man charged with knowingly giving women herpes
A man allegedly had multiple intimate relationships with women he met on social media and police say he knowingly gave them a sexually transmitted disease.
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Asbestos tainted mulch might have been sent to school
More than 20 Queensland sites have been supplied mulch that might contain asbestos after the hazardous material was detected at a site west of Brisbane.
Man rescued after being trapped under tonnes of grain
A silo has collapsed and trapped a man under tonnes of grain at a remote central Queensland property, prompting emergency services to cut him out.
Queensland koalas to get vaccine against chlamydia
Koala populations in southeast Queensland will be vaccinated against chlamydia, with the local council hoping Brisbane will become 'koala capital of Australia'.
‘Evil’ child killer barred again from seeking parole
Barrie John Watts has been blocked from applying for parole for another 10 years after receiving a life sentence for the murder of 12-year-old Sian Kingi.
Bodies of man, woman found in suburban home
The bodies of a man and woman have been found in a Queensland home after a welfare check.
Mite species harmful to bee industry detected at port
An invasive species that can wipe out honey bees has been detected at a Queensland port, sparking anxiety among keepers after hives were infected across NSW.
Man stuck in mud rescued by quick-thinking paramedics
A man who fell out of his tinny and got stuck in quicksand-like mud was saved by a pair of quick-thinking paramedics.
Palmer claims ‘victory’ in funding COVID vaccine case
Clive Palmer claims to have helped set a precedent against COVID-19 vaccine mandates after a court found emergency service workers were given unlawful orders.
Screening research boosts disease resistance for crops
A gene-screening platform that can identify diseases within crops is set to boost agricultural productivity and security, the CSIRO says.
Chopper nosedived before fatal crash, inquiry told
The timeline of events surrounding a fatal army helicopter crash off Queensland has been detailed for the first time at an inquiry in Brisbane.
‘Very sore’ politician sidelined after car crash
A serious car crash has left Queensland MP Amy MacMahon "largely out of action" for some time as she recovers from her injuries.
Most young crooks continue to commit crime: report
The Queensland government has released youth reoffender data as they proceed with changes set to allow greater children's court access for media and victims.
Research breathes new life into severe asthma treatment
Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to a new treatment for severe asthma, a disease that has limited remedy options.
Breakthrough in cold case suspected murder
Police are appealing for information after discovering a second vehicle may have been involved in two 22-year-old cold cases.
Accused car thief arrested after being found in ceiling
Police found an accused car thief in a building's ceiling before the man allegedly escaped, climbed onto a roof and started throwing glass at officers.
Lehrmann to face committal hearing for rape charges
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will face a committal hearing later this year to determine if there is enough evidence for rape charges to go to trial.
Man dead, cattle euthanised after fiery truck crash
A 28-year-old man has died in a fiery three-vehicle crash involving a cattle truck in southeast Queensland.
Here we go again, more flooding hits Queensland’s north
Floodwaters are inundating far north Queensland again after three tropical cyclones have swept through the region so far this summer.
Mum in ‘trauma’ as son’s killers jailed for second time
The parents of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death have endured a multi-year ordeal in the legal system due to the two killers' appeal and retrial.
Atmosphere’s ‘washing machine’ sampled for research
German researchers are taking measurements from the atmosphere above north Queensland in the hope of better understanding what is going on above the clouds.
Delicate matter as new species of tiny mouse squeaks up
Scientists have discovered Australia's smallest rodent, the delicate mouse, is not just one species spanning four states but three.
Acting police commissioner says he’s not a caretaker
Steve Gollschewski is set to become Queensland Police's acting commissioner but wants the job fulltime, saying he won't be a caretaker in the interim role.
Students, teacher rescued from mountain walking track
A teacher and six students have been rescued from a Queensland mountain walking track, with one child taken to hospital for heat exhaustion.
Rise in burglary claims across Queensland: insurer
Break-ins are on the rise in Queensland, with some regions recording a doubling of home theft claims according to RACQ insurance.
Acting commissioner named for Queensland Police Force
Veteran Queensland Police officer Steve Gollschewski has been named acting commissioner, ahead of Commissioner Katarina Carroll's departure next week.
Attorney-general calls time on long political career
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath is set to draw the curtain on her long political career, announcing she will not contest the next state election.
Teens in court over rugby star’s ‘horror’ home invasion
Two youths have been sentenced for their role in a violent home invasion in which a former Australian rugby international and family members were stabbed.
Breakthrough bacteria research offers treatment hope
Latest research could be the key to unlocking new antibiotics against resistant bacteria, which a sepsis survivor says is a significant step forward.
Woman to face court over crash that injured Qld MP
A 26-year-old woman will face court over a crash that left a Queensland MP seriously injured.
Program for First Nations child offenders expanded
A program that tries to break the cycle for Indigenous juvenile offenders by sending them to regional areas rather than detention centres will be expanded.