Man tried to buy meth from ‘Chinese Amazon’, court told
A man told an overseas seller on the Alibaba website that he wanted to "get around customs" by hiding methamphetamine in an order for rust treatment chemicals.
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Residents flee their homes, house destroyed by fire
Bushfires in Queensland have continued to spread to properties, forcing residents to flee their homes.
Two prisoners taken to hospital after rooftop protest
Two prisoners have prompted a lockdown at a Queensland prison after climbing on the roof before being taken to hospital.
Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years
An official complaint to Queensland's human rights watchdog has been made over the "inhumane" treatment of a disabled man detained at a facility for 11 years.
Major spending cuts for country’s biggest council
Brisbane City Council has announced $400 million-plus spending cuts until June 30, with green bridge construction one of the major projects affected.
North Queensland in the frame for new jobs
Japanese Owned IHI Corporation joins North Queensland Clean Energy Project in Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project.
Qld firefighters battle blazes as extreme alerts remain
Queensland remains under an extreme fire danger warning for a second day with emergency services tackling two blazes.
Rape accused claims ‘errors’ in ruling to unmask him
A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.
Residents return, extreme fire warning remains in Qld
Sweltering conditions in Queensland's central west have prompted extreme fire warnings from the weather bureau for consecutive days.
Accused boss killer’s life ‘out of control’, court told
A concreter has claimed he acted in self-defence when he stabbed his boss who had dropped around to his house to deliver a pay cheque.
Teenager drowns while swimming at rock pool
Police divers have found the body of an 18-year-old man who died while swimming at rock pools on the Gold Coast.
Man dies after being hit by car he is washing
Police say a man has died after the car he was washing rolled forward and struck him before hitting a fence in central Queensland.
Qld to continue on treaty path after referendum defeat
The Queensland government will continue working towards a treaty, with reconciliation and justice for Indigenous people after the Voice referendum was defeated.
Soaring temperatures prompt fire warnings
High temperatures across Queensland have prompted an extreme fire warning by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Monstrously big production of Frankenstein premieres
A new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Shake & Stir theatre company is premiering in Brisbane.
Woodchipper death victim ‘feared partner leaving him’
The greatest fear of a man whose body was put into a woodchipper was that the woman accused of his murder would leave him, a court has heard.
Residents return after dangerous blaze threatened homes
Firefighters have brought a dangerous grassfire in Queensland under control as residents receive the green light to return home.
High-profile rape accused remains hidden despite loss
A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.
Murder charge after man succumbs to injuries
A man is set to have his charge upgraded to murder after a 61-year-old died from head injuries almost two weeks after he was allegedly assaulted.
Teen charged after student stabbed in park
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with grievous bodily harm after a high school student was stabbed in a Brisbane park.
Man charged with murder over teenager’s death
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of another 18-year-old man in Mount Isa, in outback Queensland.
Queensland bans hate symbols in sweeping reforms
Queensland has passed reforms that make it an offence for a person to publish, distribute or display hate symbols.
Gong helps 2032 Games organisers put Brisbane on map
Brisbane Olympic organising committee boss Andrew Liveris says a rare UN gong will help their quest to create a world-recognised brand ahead of the Games.
Men blamed woodchipper death on ‘reckless’ victim
A woman accused of murder denies she asked two men to kill her former partner whose body was fed into a woodchipper, a court has heard.
Man hit with extra charge over scooter death of boy
Police have charged a man with another offence after a 12-year-old boy riding a scooter collided with a ute on the Sunshine Coast, dying from his injuries.
Apology after rape victim turned away from hospital
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says a rape victim did not receive proper care at a central Queensland hospital and has "unreservedly apologised".
Tourism minister calls time to focus on family
Queensland Tourism Minister Sterling Hinchliffe has announced he will retire at the next election, with the long-serving MP wanting to make family his priority.
Reward offered to solve hitchhiker’s suspected murder
Queensland police hope a $500,000 reward will lead to new information and assist an investigation into the suspected murder of Anthony Jones.
Driver charged after fatal crash with coal train
Months after a fatal collision between a four-wheel drive and a coal train in north Queensland, a 40-year-old man has been charged by police.
Ride for free, Greens push for no cost public transport
The Queensland Greens have put forward a motion in parliament to remove public transport costs and boost trains and bus use across the state.
Woman said planned murder ‘got to be done’, court told
A woman in on trial accused of having two men kill her ex-partner and feeding his body into a woodchipper to make it look like an accident.