Detective doubted fatal crash mum’s rape allegations
A detective became emotional while appearing at an inquest into the deaths of Charmaine McLeod and her four children.
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Eight teens accused of Gold Coast carjacking
Police have arrested eight teenagers after a woman's car was allegedly stolen during a violent carjacking on the Gold Coast.
Driver killed as school bus crashes into escaped camels
A school bus driver has died after his vehicle hit two escaped camels before sunrise in central Queensland in a crash that also killed both of the animals.
‘Firearm used’ before Qld teen disappeared in 2019
Queensland Police have interviewed a witness who told them teenager Linden Malayta said he was in fear for his life before he disappeared in 2019.
Murder accused ‘didn’t realise’ he stabbed teen
The teenager accused of murdering 16-year-old Balin Stewart told a jury he was left in shock after accidentally causing a fatal wound to the boy's heart.
Police launch probe into 12 stolen puppies
Twelve puppies were allegedly stolen from a play pen in south east Queensland, sparking a police probe.
Labor pitches renewables, recovery to Qld faithful
State and federal Labor leaders have used a party conference in Queensland to announce funding to protect homes from disasters and invest in renewable energy.
Dancers inspire at Torres Strait Islands festival
The Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival has come to a close on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait following days of celebrations.
Gold Coast councillor confirmed as LNP pick for Fadden
Gold Coast City councillor Cameron Caldwell has been confirmed as the LNP candidate for Fadden and will be firm favourite heading into the by-election.
Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus
The Queensland government has made an early budget announcement around incentives to get nursing and midwifery students to the regions for placements.
Man charged with attempted murder over car ramming
A 31-year-old man who was tasered by police at the scene of a car crash has been charged with attempting to murder a woman known to him.
Lake Eyre protection blueprint open for feedback
Environmental campaigners have welcomed a blueprint on options to protect the Lake Eyre Basin after it was released by the Queensland government.
Man accused of one-punch fatality remains behind bars
A man charged over a deadly one-punch assault of a Gold Coast dad has been remanded in custody before a bail application.
Airspace review under way at Gold Coast collision site
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is reviewing the Gold Coast airspace in which two helicopters tragically collided in January.
Murder charge after ute allegedly rammed off the road
A man is in custody after having his charge upgraded to murder following the death of a 22-year-old in a traffic crash in southern Queensland.
Man dies after serious assault on the Gold Coast
A man has been charged over the death of another man he allegedly killed with a single punch to the face on the Gold Coast.
Man admits holding woman at gunpoint after drug bender
A man threatened to kill a woman who refused to have a relationship with him and kept her in her car for hours while armed with a gun, a court has heard.
Qld bus driver charged with 117 child sexual offences
More than 100 child sex charges have been laid against a Queensland bus driver over alleged offending involving 15 children spanning three decades.
Police thought McLeod child ‘coached’ on abuse claims
Friends of a woman, who later died with her four children in a crash, said police did not pursue claims that her partner had abused one of their daughters.
Girl ‘confronted accused killer at home’ after stabbing
A girl has told a jury she confronted a boy accused of murdering Balin Stewart at his home because she wanted answers about the 16-year-old's fatal stabbing.
Police plea as coward punch victim left on life support
Police are appealing for public information after a man was left fighting for his life following a sucker-punch on the Gold Coast.
Dad accused of abuse before ex-partner, four kids died
An inquest into the death of Charmaine McLeod and four children in a head-on crash has heard allegations of them being subjected to violence and abuse.
Qld opposition leader won’t support voice to parliament
Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli has made a long-awaited decision on the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying he will vote 'no'.
Man guilty of manslaughter after heart attack death
Craig Anthony Leahey has been jailed for manslaughter after Lee Price died of a heart attack following a violent assault outside his home north of Brisbane.
Man jailed for father’s fatal shooting in home invasion
Te-Awa Mauratana Thompson has received a 10-year jail sentence after planning and executing a home invasion in which a 48-year-old father was fatally shot.
Rifles found buried, man charged over jewellery robbery
Buried rifles have allegedly been discovered by police during a raid with a man now charged over the armed robbery of a jewellery store in Brisbane's south.
Calls for reform to Qld justice system ‘in crisis’
Queensland's decade-long incarceration rate rise has prompted calls for a more evidence-based approaches in a justice reform report.
Appeal bid denied for son of man who aided wife’s death
The son of a man who was jailed for aiding his wife's death has failed in his bid to open an inquest after an application for leave to appeal was refused.
‘Wanna fight?’: Teens exchanged texts before stabbing
A teenager accused of stabbing another boy to death was sent videos of his ex-girlfriend pretending to be intimate with the alleged victim.
Aborted armed robbery ends in tears and packet of chips
Kefu Omani entered a Brisbane store, produced a shotgun and demanded money - but burst into tears when the faulty cash register refused to open.
Mountain closed amid anger over ‘senseless’ vandalism
Queensland's Mt Beerwah has been closed to visitors after vandalism that left the Indigenous traditional owners "reeling with disgust and sadness".