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.
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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.
Man dies in hospital two weeks after alleged assault
A 61-year-old man has died in hospital almost two weeks after a younger man was charged with assaulting him at a property south of Brisbane.
Queensland to make coercive control standalone offence
Three years after Hannah Clarke's death, laws to make coercive control a stand-alone offence have been introduced to Queensland's parliament.
High Court dismisses appeal in socialite murder case
The High Court has dismissed an appeal by a man convicted twice for murdering a Brisbane socialite, but two judges said he should have another retrial.
Funding for more Queensland social housing amid crisis
The Queensland government will build another 600 social homes across the state thanks to a federal funding injection of almost $400 million.
Body in burning car found by police
Police responding to reports of a Queensland grass fire have discovered a dead person in a burning car nearby.
Qld health minister to investigate whistleblower claims
Queensland's health minister is seeking more information after whistleblowers came forward with claims about mental health patients and rape victims.
Twenty fire crews battling far north Queensland blaze
A watch and act alert remains in place for residents in Mutchilba as some 20 crews are on scene battling a bushfire in far north Queensland.
Surging demand for social housing as homelessness soars
Demand is soaring for housing assistance in Queensland with homelessness on the rise amid a cost of living crisis, the peak social service body warns.
DV victims’ payments to increase as part of reforms
Victims of domestic violence in Queensland will receive greater compensation under proposed legislative amendments.
New fish species discovered in Great Barrier Reef
A new species of fish has been discovered in the Great Barrier Reef and scientists are hoping to identify seven more unique marine creatures.
Hate symbols, coercive control on Qld parliament agenda
The banning of hate symbols and legislating to make coercive control a criminal offence will be addressed as parliament returns in Queensland.