Man charged with attempted murder after city stabbing
Police have charged a 42-year-old man with attempted murder, accusing him of being involved in an altercation that left another man with multiple stab wounds.
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Man denied parole over ‘cold-blooded’ murder of brother
A Supreme Court judge noted that a teenage killer treated his questioning by police as a "game" and tried to see how long he could deceive them.
Laws targeting dangerous dogs to be introduced in Qld
Five dog breeds are expected to be banned and owners held criminally responsible for attacks under legislation to be tabled in Queensland parliament.
Human remains recovered from plane crash site
Almost two weeks after a plane crashed into a north Queensland mountain, human remains have been recovered by emergency crews.
No kidding, goats hired to help clear rail network
Goats have been hired by Queensland Rail to clear overgrown vegetation at a far north station in a trial that could spread across the state's regional areas.
Climate protesters wait on challenge to parliament law
A group of 13 Extinction Rebellion protesters face up to three years in jail for allegedly disrupting parliament for three minutes with anti-fossil fuel chants.
Power line hard to see for mustering helicopter: ATSB
An investigation into a fatal helicopter crash has found a pilot likely did not see a power line due to trees and terrain while mustering cattle.
Heatwave could hit in north as fire triggers alerts
A fire has triggered alerts in far north Queensland which could be set to endure heatwave conditions, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Plane cartwheels in backyard trying to land
A light plane has crashed in a backyard after cartwheeling end on end when trying to land on a private airstrip on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
‘Ring nuts’ descend on Australia for epic Wagner opera
Wagner's 15-hour Ring Cycle is being staged in Brisbane for the first time, attracting opera buffs from all over the world.
Police investigate ‘sudden’ deaths of two young boys
Two young boys have died after being found inside a car in a remote Indigenous community in Queensland, with police saying it appears heat stroke was a factor.
Woman dies after tree falls on her in wild storms
Queensland Ambulance Service has confirmed a woman is dead after a tree fell on her following wild weather in the state's southeast.
Elevate 2042: Queensland beyond the 2032 Olympics
The Queensland government has unveiled a bold 20 year plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond with the Elevate 2042 legacy strategy.
Dry-eyes no more in Australian-first treatment
A Gold Coast optometry clinic has become the first in Australia to offer non-invasive treatment for dry eye disease.
Qld blueprint for 2032 Olympics and beyond unveiled
The Queensland government has revealed its blueprint for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond as part of a bold 20-year plan.
Man jailed for ‘unprovoked’ killing of woman in park
Bradley Scott Edwards pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a young woman on the day his murder trial was due to start.
Two men rescued after plane crash off Queensland coast
Two men have emerged unscathed after their light plane crashed off Queensland's Sunshine Coast and they were winched to safety by a rescue helicopter.
Doctors defuse ‘toxic timebomb’, remove dangerous cyst
A Brisbane woman hopes to raise awareness about hydatid disease after doctors defused a "toxic timebomb", removing a watermelon-sized cyst from the 29-year-old.
Fatal blow followed alcohol-fuelled ‘ego-measuring’
Two men have been jailed over the death of a 37-year-old man who was king hit in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley on Melbourne Cup day three years ago.
Aboriginal woman granted appeal over $1.8m abuse claim
An Aboriginal woman forced into state care decades ago has been granted leave to appeal in her fight for $1.8 million compensation over claims she was abused.
Men spared jail for ‘devastating’ sexual assault
Two people who sexually assaulted another man while he slept have walked free from court after a judge accepted they were remorseful.
Qld school hours flexible but usual week still expected
Queensland students may be able to enjoy different hours under an updated school schedule policy but they will still be expected to complete a five-day week.
No bail for man accused of murder over balcony plunge
A man accused of murdering a 74-year-old by throwing him off a balcony remains behind bars after his bail application was refused by a Brisbane court.
Qld MP to pay LNP candidate over defamatory publication
A Queensland Labor MP has agreed to pay damages to an LNP candidate who sued him for defamation over a publication in the lead-up to the state election.
Borumba Hydro Energy Project Set To Create Over 2,000 Jobs
The Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Project is projected to generate more than 2,000 jobs as part of Queensland's ‘Energy and Jobs plan’.
Emma McKeon adds latest award to long list of accolades
A decorated Olympic medallist is among Queensland's Australian of the Year picks, along with a men's empowerment advocate and food relief charity founders.
Pair to stand trial over alleged $2.2 million fraud
Two men accused of using telemarketing to lure investors into a $2.2 million fraudulent property scheme have been ordered to stand trial.
Man found not guilty of filming teen girl in shower
A man admitted to police that he had filmed a 13-year-old girl in the shower but said he thought it was his wife in the bathroom.
Fatal level crossing site not up to national standard
An investigation into a driver's fatal collision with a train two years ago has found a Brisbane level crossing did not meet Australian safety standards.
New vest saves police officer after bull sees red
Queensland police have hailed the addition of new protective gear in keeping an officer safe after he was charged and trodden on by a bull on the loose.
Young doctors feel unsafe, fatigued and fear mistakes
A third of Queensland's young doctors at public hospitals feel unsafe and more than half fear they will make a mistake due to fatigue from working long hours.