Man ‘didn’t mention killing wife to mate at first’
A friend told a jury Shaun Robert Sturgess did not mention that he had killed his wife earlier that day as they drank together but told him the next afternoon.
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Man walks free from Qld court cleared of murder
Jason Moana Rimene has walked free from court cleared of murder after his defence had the charge thrown out in week two of his Brisbane Supreme Court trial.
Teenage boy charged after man carjacked in his driveway
Investigations into an armed robbery are continuing after a teenage boy was charged over a carjacking in Brisbane on the weekend.
Traumatic miscarriage case triggers hospital review
A government review has been ordered after a woman said she was traumatised by her treatment at a Queensland hospital following a miscarriage.
UQ forges global deal to create home-grown vaccines
Brisbane will become a hub for vaccine development in the Asia-Pacific region under a deal between a Queensland university and a top US school.
Husband ‘struck wife with sledgehammer, went drinking’
Shaun Robert Sturgess hit his estranged wife in the head with a sledgehammer then left her in a pool of blood to go out drinking, a court has been told.
Council fails in bid to stall drowning prosecution
A regional council has tried to stop a workplace health and safety prosecution alleging that a lack of lifeguards contributed to two Chinese tourists drowning.
Mystery caller claims to be Queensland croc headhunter
The discovery of a decapitated crocodile in Queensland has sparked an investigation, after a man took responsibility for the killing in an anonymous phone call.
Fatal attack on fisherman by two crocs may be a first
Officials believe a deadly attack on a fisherman in north Queensland might be the first time two crocodiles have been known to hunt a human.
Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health
Queensland Health could not demonstrate how culturally appropriate care for Indigenous people had improved over the last 13 years.
Brisbane police bust drug lab, seize cash, firearm
A Brisbane man has been charged with a string of drug offences following a police raid on a drug lab in Brisbane's north.
Fused brain cells, neuron damage may explain long COVID
Australian researchers have discovered the virus behind COVID-19 can cause brain cells to fuse and cause chronic malfunctions.
Qld premier reveals personal pain of tragic miscarriage
Annastacia Palaszczuk has shared her experience of having a miscarriage at home as another woman's distressing hospital experience leads to a major review.
Queensland emergency housing gets major funding boost
The Queensland government will spend an extra $64 million to find more homes for vulnerable people in inner-city Brisbane.
Rapist sues Corrective Services over sex worker ban
Queensland Corrective Services thought convicted rapist Leon Frederick Wallace was developing a sexual fixation on his disability support workers.
Girl pushed out of moving vehicle during carjacking
Brett John Jackson has been sentenced to five years in jail after a violent carjacking in which a 17-year-old girl was pushed out of a moving vehicle.
Skyscrapers and city living sends stress to new heights
Queensland researchers have found concrete jungles make people feel more stressed, while quiet streets can boost creativity.
Doctors wasting too much time on bureaucratic red rape
Doctors waste too much time with non-standardised templates, naming specialists in referrals, and outdated data-sharing, according to the RACGP.
Murder accused could have ‘turned around’ before fight
The teenager accused of murdering Balin Stewart in a jealous rage over an ex-girlfriend has denied making up large parts of his testimony about a fatal brawl.
Man on trial after pub patron’s death from single punch
Bradley Peter Cooper says he acted in self-defence when he punched fellow Sunshine Coast pub patron Darren Young who died three days later from head injuries.
Detective doubted fatal crash mum’s rape allegations
A detective became emotional while appearing at an inquest into the deaths of Charmaine McLeod and her four children.
Eight teens accused of Gold Coast carjacking
Police have arrested eight teenagers after a woman's car was allegedly stolen during a violent carjacking on the Gold Coast.
Driver killed as school bus crashes into escaped camels
A school bus driver has died after his vehicle hit two escaped camels before sunrise in central Queensland in a crash that also killed both of the animals.
‘Firearm used’ before Qld teen disappeared in 2019
Queensland Police have interviewed a witness who told them teenager Linden Malayta said he was in fear for his life before he disappeared in 2019.
Murder accused ‘didn’t realise’ he stabbed teen
The teenager accused of murdering 16-year-old Balin Stewart told a jury he was left in shock after accidentally causing a fatal wound to the boy's heart.
Police launch probe into 12 stolen puppies
Twelve puppies were allegedly stolen from a play pen in south east Queensland, sparking a police probe.
Labor pitches renewables, recovery to Qld faithful
State and federal Labor leaders have used a party conference in Queensland to announce funding to protect homes from disasters and invest in renewable energy.
Dancers inspire at Torres Strait Islands festival
The Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival has come to a close on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait following days of celebrations.
Gold Coast councillor confirmed as LNP pick for Fadden
Gold Coast City councillor Cameron Caldwell has been confirmed as the LNP candidate for Fadden and will be firm favourite heading into the by-election.
Qld nursing, midwifery students to get $5k rural bonus
The Queensland government has made an early budget announcement around incentives to get nursing and midwifery students to the regions for placements.
Man charged with attempted murder over car ramming
A 31-year-old man who was tasered by police at the scene of a car crash has been charged with attempting to murder a woman known to him.