No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card
"Appropriate steps were taken" in the screening of a former childcare worker facing over 1600 abuse charges, Queensland's attorney-general has told a hearing.
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‘Why?’: woman found hidden in building wall identified
Human remains found inside the wall of a Brisbane apartment block have been identified as those of Tanya Lee Glover, who was estranged from her family.
Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead
The bodies of a mother and baby were found in a "confronting scene" at a Queensland home after a man walked into a police station to tell them about the deaths.
ABBA fans say ‘I do, I do, I do’ to Mamma Mia musical
There's no need for ABBA fans to send out an SOS to any dancing queens, because Mamma Mia! The Musical is set to officially open in Brisbane.
Social housing shortage puts the heat on new minister
Queensland's new housing minister has faced intense questioning at state estimate hearings over soaring demand for social housing.
Woman bitten by a dingo in latest attack on K’gari
A woman is recovering after being bitten on the thigh after collared dingoes stalked a group of adults on the Queensland island of K'gari.
Pregnant woman threatened with chainsaw, blowtorch
A man tied up and threatened his pregnant partner with a chainsaw and a blowtorch because he suspected she was carrying someone else's child, a court has heard.
Mountain to reopen after ‘Jesus saves’ vandalism attack
Queensland's culturally significant Mt Beerwah will reopen to visitors despite further public meddling following a "callous" vandalism attack.
Police close in on cause of family inferno horror
Detectives are expected to shed more light into the cause of a tragic house fire that killed a father and five boys and devastated a community in Queensland.
Murder-accused behind bars after deaths of woman, baby
A man has had murder charges mentioned in a Brisbane court after the deaths of a woman and her 11-week-old daughter in Rockhampton in central Queensland.
Former Queensland premier Mike Ahern dies at 81
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died at 81.
Island inferno that killed man, boys ‘not suspicious’
Investigators have yet to learn the cause of a house fire that claimed the lives of a father and five boys but say there are no suspicious circumstances.
Illegal tobacco seized in raids, syndicate smashed
A sophisticated tobacco syndicate has been dismantled and millions of illegal cigarettes and vapes have been seized in raids across two states.
Tributes flow for ex-premier, giant of Qld politics
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died.
Man who bludgeoned brother fails in jail term appeal
A man who bludgeoned his brother with a spanner and stomped on his head is not able to appeal a jail sentence handed down after he pleaded guilty.
Arson ruled out as family fire tragedy cause a mystery
Investigators have yet to learn the cause of a house fire that claimed the lives of a father and five boys but say there are no suspicious circumstances.
Tributes for political giant who took over from Sir Joh
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died.
Murder-accused behind bars after deaths of wife, baby
Matthew James Cox, 31, sought mental health treatment about a year before the bodies of his wife and baby daughter were found in a central Queensland home.
Man ‘dragged woman out of car then drove dangerously’
Tea Anaru Puohotaua has been jailed after a string of offences including an incident in which he dragged a woman out of a car then drove around dangerously.
QLD youth crime climbs, opposition calls for action
Queensland's opposition says the number of "hardcore" repeat youth offenders has doubled in the past two years and the Palaszczuk government must act.
Corruption watchdog called in for police shooting probe
Queensland's corruption watchdog will help investigate a fatal police shooting of a man described as a high-risk offender, north of Brisbane.
Plea for answers as community mourns loss of boys, dad
A shell-shocked island community wants answers as police investigate a deadly blaze that claimed the lives of a man and five young boys.
Missed chances before police standoff with man: coroner
A coroner's report has detailed missed opportunities for police officers to take out a protection order and confiscate a man's weapons before a 2018 standoff.
Probe intensifies into blaze that killed man, five boys
The premier and emergency chiefs have met first responders as investigations continue into a devastating Queensland blaze that killed a man and five boys.
Man fined after crushing plover’s nest with car
A man who was filmed driving over a masked lapwing plover's nest and crushing the birds has been hit with a $718 fine.
Queensland fire: bodies of five children, father found
A mother has survived a devastating early morning house fire on Queensland's Russell Island that has claimed the lives of her husband and five sons.
Man shot dead by police at home near Brisbane
An investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead by police at a home near Brisbane.
Man stalked neighbours for years on Queensland island
Ralph Eric Dunsmore has been released on parole after stalking or causing property damage to five residents of a small island off Queensland's coast.
Call for all states to make meningococcal vaccine free
Advocates want more states to make the meningococcal B vaccine free for children and teens after Queensland joined South Australia in adding it to its program.
Body found after fire destroys rural camper trailer
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal camper trailer fire in southeast Queensland, with a body was found inside after fire crews doused the blaze.
Cannabis crops seized as major drug syndicate shut down
Police have seized $60 million worth of drugs after two cannabis plantations were busted in central Queensland as part of a national drug syndicate.