Man asked to commit home invasion attack on stranger
Nathan Jensen was asked to carry out a violent home invasion assault of a stranger and stage it as a robbery amid concerns for a child's welfare, a court heard.
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Fire engulfs two-storey unit after reports of explosion
Multiple triple-zero calls alerted emergency crews to an explosion and unit fire north of Brisbane, with crews eventually bringing the blaze under control.
Search for answers after explosion levels home
Investigators are combing through the debris of a home destroyed in a huge explosion north of Brisbane as they continue to search for the property's owner.
Safety zones offer fin-tastic benefits for marine life
The removal of gillnet fishing in an area larger than 60,000 hectares is part of new rezoning plans announced by the Queensland government.
Human remains found after explosion levels home
Investigators have discovered human remains as they combed through the debris of a home destroyed in a huge explosion north of Brisbane.
Pediatrician jailed over child abuse pictures
A pediatrician who helped police catch child abusers has been jailed after being found with abuse material he stored in a computer folder called "Shopping".
Review to stop landlords skirting rent hike limits
The Queensland government has launched a review to put a stop to landlords getting around recently introduced rental caps for struggling tenants.
Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review
A review into a Queensland hospital's audiological care has found clear failures within the service that required urgent follow-ups with children.
Suspended jail term after woman fatally stabs partner
Liddel Tamika-Rose Ramsey, 28, has received a suspended jail term after fatally stabbing her partner outside their Brisbane home during an argument.
Calls for flu jab increase after second child’s death
The death of a second child has prompted stern calls for Australians to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccination.
Teen charged with murder after man dies in hospital
Police have charged a 17-year-old boy with the murder of a 63-year-old man in north Queensland.
Man accused of threat to kill MP to stay in custody
A man accused of harassment and threatening to kill federal MP Anne Webster remains in custody following a brief court hearing in Brisbane.
‘Amazing tech’ helping sick kids celebrates 500th scan
The Queensland Children's Hospital is the only paediatric facility in Australia to offer the digital PET-CT technology, used for diagnosing and treating cancer.
Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates
Health chiefs will meet to consider ways to boost Queensland's lagging flu vaccinations but the minister suggests free jabs for all might not be the answer.
Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police
A man accused of harassment and threatening to kill federal MP Anne Webster remains in custody following a brief court hearing in Brisbane.
Foster’s sister seeks costs payment from scam victims
The sister of conman Peter Foster wants a Queensland court to enforce a Cayman Islands order over money frozen in relation to her brother's gambling scheme.
Measles alert after case visits airport and shops
A health alert has been issued in Queensland after a man unknowingly infected with measles visited multiple businesses after flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.
British backpacker stabbed at beachside bus stop
A 25-year-old British man is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries after an early-morning altercation at a bus stop in Queensland.
Man surrenders after Brisbane siege
A nine-hour siege in Brisbane's north side ended with the surrender of a 33-year-old man.
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.