Dutton adds Trump-style government efficiency role
A Trump-style "government efficiency" portfolio has been included in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's rejigged shadow ministry.
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Nine-year-old boy allegedly murdered in Townsville
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a nine-year-old boy in far north Queensland.
Two-year-old bitten in second dingo attack in two days
Two people have been bitten by dingoes in separate attacks at a popular tourist destination during the busy Australia Day long weekend.
Dead nine-year-old suffered ‘significant’ head injury
Police allege a nine-year-old boy had been in the care of a 24-year-old woman at the time of his death, as she faced court on one charge of murder.
Alleged cop shooter ‘attacked woman’ before altercation
A man allegedly assaulted a woman at a hospital before he went on to shoot a police officer in the leg, be shot twice himself and tasered during his arrest.
Inquiry launched into ‘failures’ of child protection
The failures of a state's child protection and working-with-children checks will be probed following the jailing of one of Australia's worst pedophiles.
Child killer life term could hinge on medical reports
A child killer faced court for a review of his indefinite sentence with his head now bald and black beard mostly grey after about 25 years in custody.
Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says
A union is calling for all retailers to keep knives under lock and key after a supermarket worker was allegedly stabbed by a teenager.
Gang shooting victim ‘tracked with iPhone’, judge hears
A man used an iPhone app and GPS tracker to locate a murder victim ahead of a fatal shooting linked to organised crime, a prosecutor has alleged.
Ballooning capital works blamed for budget blowout
A state will be in the red for some years as its government flags swelling infrastructure costs, as the opposition warns of the risk of potential spending cuts.
Lehrmann to seek trial without jury on rape allegations
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will seek a judge-alone trial, which is granted for complex cases or when there has been significant publicity.
Man strangled wife believing she stole his ID cards
A man murdered his wife during a drug-induced psychosis as he believed she had stolen his identity cards.
Warning of waterfall dangers after teen deaths
Experts are warning of the hidden dangers at waterfalls after two teens tragically died at a popular swimming spot.
Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody
The lawyer for a woman accused of giving her child unauthorised medication wants her to be in protective custody due to the publicity of the case.
Man charged over tobacconist firebombing
Police allege a man assaulted and threatened a tobacconist store owner before throwing an explosive device into the shop.
Man on attempted murder charge after woman set on fire
A man in his 30s has been charged with trying to murder a woman in her 30s after he allegedly set her on fire with a lighter.
Coral back in Australia after more than 100 years in US
More than 140 corals, taken from the Torres Strait Islands have been returned to Australia after more than a century in the United States.
GPS trackers for DV offenders rolled out by end of year
A day after a woman was allegedly set on fire, a state government has vowed to crack down on DV perpetrators by rolling out 24/7 tracking devices.
Teen hailed a hero in waterfall double drowning tragedy
A teen who died trying to save a girl who also lost her life after jumping into a waterfall is being hailed as a hero in emotional tributes on social media.
Extradition of shooting person of interest faces delay
It could take years for a person of interest in the shooting of a woman in a car to potentially be extradited interstate, police have warned.
Family ‘devastated’ after woman allegedly set on fire
The family and friends of a woman allegedly set on fire say they are trying to stay strong amid a "living nightmare" from the alleged attempt on her life.
Row erupts as creaking health system poses serious risk
Patient wait times continue to climb while a maintenance backlog poses major threats, an audit report of one state's health system has found.
Fatal bus crash case delayed by mechanical report
Prosecutors have yet to provide a full report into a crash allegedly involving a bus driver fatally pinning an 18-year-old female pedestrian against a wall.
Vow to fight childcare predator’s life sentence appeal
A state government will "forcefully defend its position" as a former childcare worker seeks to appeal his life sentence for hundreds of sexual abuse offences.
Man allegedly caught with kilo of cocaine granted bail
A judge said a man potentially faces a lengthy prison term after police allegedly found a "wholesale" amount of cocaine hidden in a tent on his vehicle's roof.
Mum accused of poisoning baby in $60k social media scam
Police allege a mother gave her child unauthorised prescription medications to build a social media following and gain thousands of dollars in donations.
No quick fix after years of warnings over health system
The nurses union claims it warned for years about serious health system failures identified in an audit, which the state government says it will work to remedy.
Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders
A grocery worker continues to recover after allegedly being stabbed inside a supermarket, with her family thanking first responders and the public.
Second man charged over alleged murder and abductions
Police claim two men aged in their 30s took part in abducting three people and torturing them for hours resulting in one male victim suffering fatal injuries.
Footage released in probe of ‘malnourished’ man’s death
Authorities investigating the death of a "seriously malnourished" man with Down syndrome have released footage showing his living conditions.
Man paroled over shooting at police admits drug stash
A man jailed for firing at a police woman after she shot him in the groin was later caught with drugs he intended to sell while on parole.