Man surrenders after Brisbane siege
A nine-hour siege in Brisbane's north side ended with the surrender of a 33-year-old man.
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Coroner probes fatal Lockhart River plane crash
An inquest into the Lockhart River plane crash that killed five people is being explored by a Queensland coroner at in inquest into the tragedy.
Man on multiple charges after nine-hour Brisbane siege
A man will face court on a string of charges including domestic violence and weapons offences following a nine-hour siege in Brisbane's north.
Woman bitten by pack of dingoes in attack on K’gari
A woman has been flown to hospital with a number of bite wounds after she was attacked by dingoes on Queensland's K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island.
Free flu jabs as sick Queenslanders told to stay home
Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year amid concerns about the disease spreading among children.
‘Enormous suffering’ from Lockhart River plane crash
A second plane crash at Lockhart River in far north Queensland has caused enormous suffering, a coroner has said opening an inquest into the 2020 tragedy.
Couple ‘killed in random attack before man shot dead’
An elderly couple were likely killed in a random attack by Raghe Mohamed Abdi, who was later shot dead by police south of Brisbane, an inquest has heard.
Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home
Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year as concerns grow about the disease spreading among children.
Rangers reject cull call as dingo pack attacks woman
Two men in a ute helped rescue a woman injured by a pack of dingoes on a K'gari beach in the latest in a series of attacks on the popular Queensland island.
Man jailed for late-night violent carjacking
Cody John Schloss stole a young woman's four-wheel drive and took it for a journey across Queensland after violently ambushing her in the middle of the night.
‘Terrorism event’ man’s dad suffered terrorist attack
Years after his father was attacked by a terrorist and relocated to Australia, Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police in what was described as a "terrorism event".
K’gari dingo attack points to trend in behaviour change
Queensland's K'gari has had more dingo attacks in the past two years than the previous decade, a mayor believes, after a pack of the animals injured a jogger.
Olympics bosses distance themselves from Victorian call
Brisbane Olympics organisers insist their situation is a lot different from Victoria's following its shock decision to ditch the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Woman charged with murdering man in home
Police have arrested and charged a woman with murder following the stabbing death of a man in a north Queensland home.
Board rejects parole for killer Rodney Michael Cherry
Convicted killer Rodney Michael Cherry will remain behind bars after Queensland's parole board denied his application for freedom.
Shot terror suspect’s dad ‘attacked by terrorist’
Years after his father was attacked by a terrorist and relocated to Australia, Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police in what was described as a "terrorism event".
Police lay more charges over stabbing murder
Another person has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing at a home in north Queensland.
Four injured, highway closed after multi-vehicle smash
A crash involving multiple vehicles has left four people in hospital with police sealing off the accident scene on a central Queensland highway.
Six injured after fiery seven-vehicle crash on highway
Police are investigating a crash in central Queensland that injured six people and badly damaged seven vehicles including a truck carrying an army tank.
Dingo plan in spotlight as minister arrives at K’gari
Queensland's environment minister is meeting rangers and traditional owners on K'gari after a woman was attacked by a pack of dingoes on the beach.
Teen starts fire at mum’s unit after sleep assault
After being assaulted while he slept, a teenager started a fire in his mother's apartment that forced her to relocate and destroyed his brother's ashes.
Man critical after pig shooting mishap in outback Qld
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the chest when a gun accidentally discharged during a pig hunt in outback Queensland.
Queensland voters sour on Palaszczuk government
Queensland voters have turned on Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's government, according to a poll that marks Labor down on the cost of living, crime and health.
No loss of housing pressure in Qld’s project pipeline
Queensland's government is working to boost housing supply while sticking with an ambitious infrastructure pipeline of new hospitals and Olympic upgrades.
Brothel owner sold cocaine during ‘downward spiral’
Police started surveillance of a former Gold Coast brothel owner after clients complained about drug use at his business.
Dad sues over crash that killed his four children
A Queensland father whose four children were killed in a head-on collision is suing his deceased wife's estate and insurer over claims she caused the crash.
Cars ‘drove by during 35-minute attack on disabled man’
Motorists drove by without offering to help while Benjamin Peter Twine assaulted a disabled man in a 35-minute attack, Brisbane District Court has heard.
Three held in custody over violent robbery, dog killing
A group of men have appeared in court for their alleged involvement in an armed confrontation over the sale of an e-scooter in Brisbane.
Auditor tells Qld to get its biosecurity act together
Queensland needs to improve its biosecurity system and priorities, says a report which identifies delays in responding to widespread fire ant infestation.
Pilot killed along with pregnant wife was unlicensed
Safety authorities say a pilot killed alongside his pregnant wife when their light plane went down in rough weather did not hold a licence to fly.
Baby among 17 people treated after fire in high rise
A fire in a high rise building in Surfers Paradise has resulted in 10 people being taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation or related conditions.