Man jailed for importing $2m meth package sent to wife
Morteza Daneshmand has received a seven year jail sentence for helping import drugs worth up to $2 million in a package addressed to his unwitting wife.
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Minister rejects resignation calls after worker injured
Unions have called on a Queensland minister to resign after a worker was critically injured at a multibillion dollar construction project.
High-profile man accused of rape wants ‘old’ phone data
A man who's been accused of rape and cannot be named for legal reasons wants access to phone data from six months prior to the alleged "event".
Home-charging change could put brakes on electric cars
A proposed change to the way power providers deal with electric vehicle charging in Queensland could be a disincentive for consumers, experts warn.
Trio sentenced after man shot in ‘showdown over girl’
A trio has been sentenced - including a father and son - after a man was shot in what has been described as a confrontation over a girl in a Brisbane park.
Accused cocaine smuggler to remain in custody
An ACT man will spend at least the next month in custody after being accused of smuggling cocaine worth more than $61 million via yacht to Queensland.
Murder accused has bail revoked over dog death charges
One of 13 men accused of stabbing a teen has been put back on remand after being charged in relation to the stabbing of three people and the killing of a dog.
Man charged with murder after fatal Queensland crash
A man under police guard in hospital for injuries sustained in a fatal three-vehicle crash on a Queensland highway has been charged with murder.
Illegal online gambling a bad bet after $5 million fine
A firm that operated an unregulated online poker playing service has been fined $5 million with authorities saying the penalty should act as general deterrence.
Yarn sculpture shows ties that bind in HIV science art
Artists are working with scientists in an unusual sideline at Brisbane's major HIV conference, bringing research to life in new ways.
Man jailed for sex assaults on teen girl after grooming
A man who was aged 27 when he groomed and then committed sexual offences against a teenage girl has been sentenced to jail in a Brisbane court.
More charges against driver after triple-fatality crash
The sole survivor of a crash that killed three people has had more charges laid against him in relation to a carjacking the day before the fatal pile-up.
Extra jail for Qld ‘father figure’ child abuse predator
A 77-year-old man already in jail for sexually abusing adolescent boys has admitted offending against a boy aged 13 about four decades ago.
Duo accused of smuggling $61m in cocaine inside yacht
Two men have faced court after being extradited to Queensland over the alleged discovery of almost 250kg of cocaine hidden inside a yacht.
Six injured in fiery crash involving US military tank
A US army tank, several trucks and cars were involved in a fiery crash near Rockhampton that left six people in hospital.
Man appeals sentence for brother’s ‘protracted’ killing
Michel Francoise Theodoor Willemyns beat his brother to death over a number of hours due to delusions about being owed money.
Dingo involved in K’gari attack captured and euthanised
A dingo involved in an attack on a woman on a beach on K'gari, in Queensland, has been captured and humanely euthanised.
Counter-terrorism team ‘not told of Abdi bail breach’
A Queensland counter-terrorism police officer was not notified about Raghe Abdi's bail breach until after the 22-year-old was shot and a couple were killed.
Euthanised dingo underscores ‘people problem’ on K’gari
Visitors to Queensland's K'gari are approaching dingoes to take selfies in a trend that has exasperated authorities after a recent attack on a woman jogger.
Former police officer hit with 70 sex charges
A former police officer's charges include 66 counts of indecent treatment of children on the Gold Coast over a seven-year period.
Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial
Malcolm Laurence Orreal has been found not guilty of rape and indecent treatment of a 12-year-old girl following a second trial ordered by the High Court.
Olympian’s brother appeals cocaine plot conviction
The brother of Olympic medallist Nathan Baggaley is appealing his conviction over an attempted plot to import up to $200m worth of cocaine into Australia.
Man ‘absolutely radicalised’ before 2020 fatal shooting
A terrorism expert has told an inquest that he can't think of anything that could have avoided 22-year-old Raghe Abdi's fatal 2020 confrontation with police.
Triple homicide probe after crash involving stolen car
A driver who allegedly sparked a three-car collision that left three people dead was in a relationship with one of the victims, Queensland Police have revealed.
Indigenous youth ambassadors gather for ‘yes’ push
A group of more than 30 young First Nations leaders are meeting in Brisbane in the hopes of furthering an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Cop says he feared life was in danger before shooting
Constable Drew Lavery felt his life was in danger when Raghe Abdi charged at him with a knife on a busy highway before being shot dead, an inquest has heard.
Two men to stand trial over body in concrete death
Two men have been committed to stand trial over the death of Andrew Walsh, whose body was found encased in concrete months after he was reported missing.
Man to face weapons, drugs, gun charges after break-ins
A man has been charged with a series of firearms, drugs and theft offences following break-ins at two homes in Queensland's north.
Man charged with murder over death at retirement unit
A man has been charged with murder following the discovery earlier this month of a woman's body at a retirement home unit in Rockhampton.
Six young children ‘safe’ after police bust abuse ring
Seven people have been charged with a total of 44 child sexual abuse offences under an operation led by Queensland Police officers from a child protection unit.
Murder charge over death of Gold Coast father of two
A Gold Coast man has been charged with murder over the death of a 37-year-old Tamborine Mountain man on June 29.