Callous foster child killer found dead in jail cell
A man who was serving a life sentence for the callous murder of a 12-year-old girl under his foster care has been found dead in jail.
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Man accused of partner’s hit-and-run murder denied bail
A man spoke about how he wanted his ex-partner "no longer on this earth" months before she was allegedly run over on purpose by an SUV, a judge has heard.
No bail for accused getaway driver in bikie ‘execution’
A man accused of driving two gunmen to the fatal shooting of a former bikie has tattoos dedicating his life to an outlaw motorcycle gang, a judge heard.
Hackers delay US trial linked to Wieambilla shootings
The trial of a US man accused of links to the Wieambilla shootings in rural Queensland has been delayed after a ransomware attack on his lawyer's office.
Fatal chopper crash was ‘accident waiting to happen’
A mid-air helicopter crash on a sunny day was an accident waiting to happen, an aviation expert says, after a report found a multitude of failings.
Man accused of stabbing teen killer to fight charges
A man accused of the courtroom stabbing of his brother's teenage killer will fight the charges, his defence solicitor told reporters.
Ditch dance course, uni performing arts review advises
A dance major at a leading university should be cut, with subjects in dance teaching offered instead, a review has found.
Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after IVF bungle
A mistake at a fertility care clinic has resulted in a woman unknowingly giving birth to another patient's baby after their embryos were mixed up.
Teenager alleges human rights abuse in watch house
Children should not be held in watch houses for more than 24 hours, a report has found, after a boy was allegedly deprived of his basic human rights.
Plumes of flying sand to save iconic beaches
Efforts are under way to revitalise the glitter strip's beaches after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's monster waves eroded the golden sand on the famous coastline.
Dying man murdered by painkiller overdose, police say
A man with a terminal nervous system disorder discussed lawful assisted dying with his family before his partner allegedly murdered him, police have alleged.
Army chopper crash report delivers families answers
A report into a fatal army helicopter crash that killed four men will be released in May after families were briefed on the findings.
Human remains found after missing mum’s car discovered
Police have discovered human remains after a missing mother's vehicle was found on a private property more than two months after she went missing.
Doctor jailed for trafficking medication to bikie gang
A doctor sold so much illegal medication bikie gang members used to leave his clinic carrying thousands of pills in garbage bags, a judge has heard.
Stabbing murder accused in tears as family attend court
A young man accused of fatally stabbing a 39-year-old man at an inner-city apartment has spoken to his family through glass during his first court appearance.
‘Incredibly loved’: sister confirms mum’s remains found
A grieving sister has posted a heartfelt tribute to her sister confirming the tragic news the mother of three's remains have been found.
Donations boost for flooded region as Aussies step up
Donations to flood-stricken communities are streaming in as outback residents face a huge clean-up after record flooding.
Teen sentenced for murder after alleged court assault
A teenager who fatally stabbed his friend after he broke a phone containing drug dealing contacts has been sentenced for the "particularly heinous" murder.
State rewiring energy future as project blows out again
Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.
Woman accused of torturing girl seeks medical evidence
A woman accused of torturing and neglecting a four-year-old girl needs time for her solicitor to review "quite voluminous" police evidence, a magistrate heard.
Collation of quirky collections a compelling exhibition
From tiny architectural models to purses, shoehorns and axes, some rather quirky collections are celebrated together in an exhibition at a city museum.
Outback town reels as Mother Nature opens the floodgate
A town is reeling from record flooding after a levee broke, inundating every business and impacting 90 per cent of homes in the southwest Queensland community.
Incarceration crisis: youth laws to face UN scrutiny
Australia's juvenile justice system could come under international scrutiny as one state seeks to make its youth crime laws even tougher.
Married couple jailed for rape of teen girl after party
A 15-year-old girl was supplied alcohol and drugs at a party before she woke up to being sexually assaulted by a man and woman, a supreme court jury was told.
Aussie cops to give shooting testimony against US man
US prosecutors have successfully argued Australian police can give evidence at the trial of a man accused of links to deadly shootings.
Flood drama as panicked residents plucked from roofs
Details have emerged of dramatic rooftop helicopter rescues as floodwaters the size of NSW impact a sodden state, with water levels not easing soon for some.
Woman on murder charge over body-in-wall cold case
Police have charged a woman with murder after a body was found behind a wall in a city apartment block almost three years ago.
Flooding impacts to persist after record rain
More flood warnings have communities across three states on high alert following days of heavy rain and, for some, the worst flooding in 50 years.
‘Adult crime, adult time’ youth offender laws expanded
More offences will be added to Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws as the government moves on its election pledge to make the community safer.
‘Double the size of Victoria’: flooding threat spreads
Floodwaters double the size of Victoria have forced many people to flee their homes and head for higher ground, with no relief in sight.
Innocent teen’s barbaric murder a life sentence for kin
The siblings of a 19-year-old murdered by a group of men told a judge they feel "incomparable" loss for a young man who worked to support his refugee family.