Ethical standards to probe cause of e-scooter death
An ethical standards unit will probe police involvement in a fatal e-scooter crash, following reports the rider was fleeing officers in Townsville.
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Judge warns of ‘harsh’ jail terms for illegal gun sales
A man who sold illegal drugs and guns was told mandatory minimum sentencing laws made it inevitable that he would spend a significant amount of time in prison.
Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed
The Queensland government has announced a six-month independent review of the fire and emergency services department's workforce complaints.
Osteopath sentenced for sexual assaults on two patients
A Brisbane osteopath has admitted sexually assaulting two women who had been longstanding patients, saying he was under stress after the COVID-19 pandemic.
By-election date set for former premier’s seat
The seat of Inala has been held by the Palaszczuk family since it was first contested in 1992. It will be up for grabs in March when a by-election is held.
Two men charged with attempted murder
Two men have been charged with attempted murder over a serious wounding incident in Brisbane's north
Almost $130 million in drugs seized in police operation
Drugs worth almost $130 million have been seized in southeast Queensland with 44 people arrested after major international syndicates were targeted.
Homicide probe after man dies following fist fight
A homicide investigation has been launched after police say a 53-year-old man died following a fist fight with his neighbour on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
‘No parole’ declaration for double murderer, rapist
A man sentenced to life behind bars for raping and murdering two girls in 1995 cannot apply for parole until May 2032 following a Parole Board declaration.
Man, 51, jailed for indecent treatment of four girls
A 51-year-old man who indecently treated four girls is expected to be transferred from prison to immigration detention after being sentenced.
Cannibalism follows killer sex session for marsupial
Research has found a mini-marsupial eats its own after males die due to their large testes following mating sessions that can last up to 14 hours.
Man linked to cop shootings charged over military guns
A US man accused of talking online with the Queensland family who fatally shot two police officers now faces new charges of possessing military-style firearms.
Game might be over for Gabba’s $2.7b Olympic rebuild
An expensive rebuild of the Gabba could have already run its race only months after being announced as a review of the 2032 Olympic venues gets under way.
Two men charged with murder over shooting death
Two people have been charged with murder over a shooting of a 34-year-old man who was found on a road in central Queensland.
Man missing after car bogged on remote road found dead
A man has been found dead after he went missing looking for help when his car became bogged in remote Queensland while travelling with friends.
Terror accused released despite bail breach charges
A man accused of helping a foreign fighter join a terrorist group in Syria has argued his alleged bail breaches are minor and disputed.
Deckhands ‘swam croc-infested waters to escape’ skipper
Police say deckhands jumped into crocodile and shark infested water to escape a fisherman who allegedly abused young staff for years in far north Queensland.
Dingo euthanised after attacks on K’gari
A dingo has been euthanised after attacking a man and two children on Queensland's K'gari island.
Man avoids jail for daylight robbery of teenage boys
A crown prosecutor said Jake Giaccio needed to be imprisoned for armed robberies that targeted vulnerable young people on city streets in broad daylight.
Friends spared jail over ‘spontaneous’ housemate attack
Two men went on a search for their housemate and assaulted him after he was accused of insulting one of their partners.
Four people in three days flown from island with stings
Four people have been flown to hospital in three days after jellyfish stings on a popular Queensland tourist spot.
Man charged over Australia Day vandalism at Woolworths
Police have charged a man over pro-Australia Day vandalism at two Woolworths stores in Brisbane.
Worker killed in ‘tragic’ accident at coal mine
Operations at a Queensland coal mine have been suspended as workers mourn a colleague killed in a workplace accident and an investigation gets underway.
Man bitten by dingo in another attack on popular island
A man standing next to his vehicle on K'gari has been bitten by a dingo in the sixth incident in about a month at the Queensland tourist spot.
Funding boost for region still reeling from deadly fire
A Queensland region hit hard by a deadly bushfires has received $1 million in state-federal funding in a major boost to its recovery which may take years.
Further delays to coal-fired power plant restart
A key Queensland coal-fired power station has had its partial return to service delayed once again.
Lawyer of murder accused seeks to examine witnesses
A man had his charge upgraded to murder after his alleged victim died from stab wounds police claim he sustained during an altercation involving four people.
Two men killed as light plane crashes in Queensland
A light aircraft has crashed in Queensland's Scenic Rim, killing two men, with police appealing for anyone with footage of the incident to come forward.
New resorts bounce back after Cyclone Jasper downturn
New and refurbished Queensland resorts had their grand openings planned for early December but then came the warnings about approaching tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Desperate boat rescue as monsoon drenches north Qld
Already saturated communities in north Queensland are expecting further heavy rain as a monsoon trough moves over the Cape York Peninsula.
Tracking option raised after dingo bites girl on K’gari
Rangers have increased patrols and are keeping an eye on tourist behaviour around dingoes on the island of K'gari after a girl was bitten multiple times.