DNA lab scrambles to recruit scientists, clear backlog
Queensland's state-run forensic lab is scrambling to hire more scientists to handle a massive backlog involving more than 30,000 cases.
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Olympic champion Brooks and wife to face fraud trial
Ex-Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks and his wife have been committed to stand trial in Brisbane District Court over an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud.
‘Most powerful’ Queensland police car will be electric
Queensland Police will add five electric vehicles to its highway patrol fleet in a one-year trial of the technology to be held throughout the state.
Traffic chaos as climate protesters take it up a level
Brisbane traffic has been thrown into chaos as climate activists take their protests to the street, with the public warned to brace for rolling national action.
Family’s witness plea after grandfather’s fatal bashing
Two serious assaults in Noosa, one of which left a 87-year-old grandfather dead, are being probed for links.
Man critically injured in police shooting at home
Police fired several shots at a man, causing serious injuries, after officers were called to a domestic incident north of Brisbane.
Lawyer jailed for fraudulently taking clients’ money
Veteran Brisbane lawyer Lance Geoffrey Rigley has been jailed after fraudulently taking almost $81,000 from clients over three-and-a-half years.
Vaccine ‘game changer’ to use needle-free skin patches
A Queensland biotech firm will lead efforts to create a needle-free skin patch allowing people in remote areas to be vaccinated without medical staff.
Kids were my whole world, McLeod dad tells coroner
Charmaine McLeod's former partner and father of the four children who died in a car crash three years ago has read his victim impact statement to the coroner.
Elderly man dead after alleged tourist strip assault
An elderly man has died following an alleged early morning assault at Noosa Heads in Queensland, with another man taken into custody.
Climate change takes a toll on island communities
The Federal Court has wrapped up on-country hearings in the Torres Strait Islands and Cairns for the Australian Climate Case, hearing stories of destruction.
Queensland police charge man with multiple rape counts
A man is due to face court on multiple sexual assault charges involving offences against a woman and a teenage girl in Queensland's South Burnett region.
Man shot multiple times by police north of Brisbane
A man has been shot multiple times by police in a critical incident in southeast Queensland.
Bushwalker found injured in creek bed ‘extremely lucky’
A bushwalker who fell from a cliff has been found seriously injured in a creek bed in the Gold Coast hinterland where authorities will try to winch him out.
Man critically injured after multiple shots from police
Police fired several shots at a man, causing serious injuries, after officers were called to a domestic incident north of Brisbane.
End of an Era: HMAS Benalla and Shepparton, Decommissioned
HMA Ships Benalla and Shepparton have been decommissioned during a small ceremony held at HMAS Cairns today.
Retiring MP sets stage for Stoker political return
Queensland opposition MP Mark Robinson won't contest the next state election, potentially paving the way for former senator Amanda Stoker to stand for the LNP.
Man ignites wasp spray in fight with ex’s partner
A man who used bug spray as an improvised flamethrower during an altercation with his former girlfriend's partner has been released after time behind bars.
Stabbed man dies a week after falling from balcony
A north Queensland man who fell from a fire exit balcony after being stabbed in a domestic incident has died in hospital from his injuries almost a week later.
Parents end traumatic home invasion by fighting back
Joshua Thomas Mann has been jailed after a violent home invasion that ended when the parents fought back, with the father wielding a meat cleaver.
Jury discharged in man’s trial after sledgehammer death
After about 14 hours of deliberating, a jury has been discharged in the trial of a man accused of murder after his wife was fatally struck by a sledgehammer.
Woman tells of partner’s stabbing death ‘horror movie’
A man who stabbed his neighbour after the two shared a ride home screamed and laughed while attempts were made to save the 33-year-old, a court has heard.
LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes
Queensland's opposition leader has vowed to empower the public service and end the government's "obsession" with consultants as he made the LNP's budget reply.
Cop accused of stealing luxury watches and fraud
An officer stood down by Queensland Police has fronted court on charges of stealing three luxury watches and fraudulently obtaining money from a jeweller.
Premier admits concern for health of Queensland Speaker
Labor powerbrokers were so concerned for the health and wellbeing of Queensland Speaker Curtis Pitt they were forced to intervene.
Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane’s boats
Electric ferries, dubbed EVCats, could become the latest addition to Brisbane's public transport network following the announcement of a feasibility study.
No apologies as defiant Roberts-Smith returns
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith says he is weighing up appealing a devastating court ruling after he was found to have committed war crimes.
‘No interaction’ with officers before fatal gunfire
Bodycam video shows two police officers and a neighbour were shot without warning during a deadly firefight at a Queensland property, a coroner has been told.
Qld cop ‘turns to drug supply after work harassment’
Rachelle Elise Perry went into a downward spiral and began supplying drugs after being subjected to harassment in the police force, a court has been told.
Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return
Queensland parliamentary Speaker Curtis Pitt will step aside for a second time amid growing concerns for his health while denying alcohol was involved.
Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates
New laws will make it easier for people to have their gender accurately shown on Queensland legal documents without undergoing sexual reassignment surgery.