Premier concerned Queenslanders ‘don’t feel safe’
The Queensland government is concerned about a police report which found many residents don't feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhood at night.
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El Nino won’t spare Qld from cyclones, storms and flood
Cyclones and flooding remain on the cards for Queensland despite warmer and drier conditions from El Nino, with residents urged to prepare for storm season.
Tensions in review of ‘clogged’ infrastructure pipeline
One state government is warning a review of Australia's infrastructure pipeline should not result in cuts to funding for projects crucial to its rapid growth.
Woman planned ‘barbaric’ woodchipper murder, court told
Prosecutors claim a man was bashed over the head and fed through an industrial woodchipper as part of a plan to cash in from his inheritance.
Worker hurt in crocodile attack at wildlife sanctuary
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after he was bitten by a crocodile at a Queensland wildlife sanctuary.
Hate symbols, coercive control on Qld parliament agenda
The banning of hate symbols and legislating to make coercive control a criminal offence will be addressed as parliament returns in Queensland.
New fish species discovered in Great Barrier Reef
A new species of fish has been discovered in the Great Barrier Reef and scientists are hoping to identify seven more unique marine creatures.
DV victims’ payments to increase as part of reforms
Victims of domestic violence in Queensland will receive greater compensation under proposed legislative amendments.
Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism
Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.
High-profile rape accused claims ‘health risk’ if named
The solicitor for a high-profile man accused of rape has submitted a letter from the man's psychologist who has been seeing him regularly via telehealth.
Woman charged with murder after mother found dead
A woman has appeared in court charged with murder after her mother was found dead at a north Queensland home.
Man charged with online child abuse after US tip-off
A Queensland man has been charged with online child abuse offences after an international tip-off.
Pilot who ran illegal airline appeals ‘severe’ sentence
A Queensland man operated an unlicensed airline that transported politicians from Katter's Australian Party around their electorates over a five-year period.
Qld ready for summer bushfires despite chief’s exit
State Minister Mark Ryan says Queensland will be ready ahead of what looms as a hot summer following fire chief Greg Leach's resignation.
Rower rescued by cruise ship after record bid dashed
A Brisbane man hoping to become the youngest person to row solo across the Pacific has been rescued by a cruise ship after clinging to his boat for 13 hours.
Accused TV personality called ‘rock spider’, court told
TV networks and newspapers have argued a woman charged with child sex offences should be named after Queensland's laws were changed.
New forensic lab inquiry delving deeper into Project 13
A new inquiry is being held into Queensland's beleaguered forensic lab after criticisms and allegations about DNA extraction methods known as Project 13.
Quantum leap at forefront of Palaszczuk’s state address
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $76 million strategy investment to advance quantum technology, embracing a "new frontier".
Qld A-G seeks legal advice on watchdog report release
After a former deputy premier won a court battle to keep secret an anti-corruption watchdog's report, Queensland's Attorney General is seeking legal advice.
Jail term cut after kidnapper wins appeal over violence
A man who was involved with others in the kidnapping of a young man has appealed his jail sentence as it references charges that were dropped.
Queensland Greens bid to axe out-of-pocket school fees
Sending kids to public schools in Queensland would be made easier and cheaper for families under a bill being proposed by the Greens.
Evidence sought in hacking of alleged childcare rapist
Criminal allegations against a woman have been mentioned in court, connecting her to a man accused of being Australia's worst pedophile.
Review reveals 7000 more cases affected by forensic lab
Queensland Police have discovered another 7000 cases have been affected by failings at the beleaguered state-run forensic lab, taking the total close to 40,000.
Man crushed after bulldozer rolls at building site
Workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a man who was crushed by a bulldozer at a Queensland construction site.
Man charged after being accused of stealing police van
A 37-year-old man has been charged, accused of stealing and crashing a police van following an altercation with officers north of Brisbane.
Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed ‘adverts’
An activist opposed to China's Communist government tried to argue that his right to protest outside that nation's consulate overruled a city council's laws.
Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog.
Man accused of stealing and crashing police van
A 37-year-old man has been accused of stealing and crashing a police van north of Brisbane after a 20-minute joy ride following a confrontation with officers.
Qld fire chief leaving after ‘the toughest of times’
Queensland's Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach has resigned and will leave his post by the end of the month.
Accused murderer ‘threw elderly resident from balcony’
A man has been charged with murdering an elderly resident by allegedly throwing him off a balcony in an attack described by police as callous and unprovoked.
Six dead on Queensland roads during long weekend
Queensland's long weekend road toll has risen to six after five crashes in the state, including a collision on a sugarcane rail line that left two men dead.