‘Grave fears’ for paddler missing in Torres Strait
The search for a man missing off Thursday Island has entered a third day after an unmanned outrigger canoe was found 100 metres from shore.
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Hatchet attacker jailed as ex tells of lifelong scars
Cameron Turgay Bardak has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for attempted murder after attacking his ex-girlfriend with a hatchet and choking her in an ambush.
Unprovoked violence, paranoia behind prison killing
A Queensland prisoner whose fatal blow killed accused body-in-a-barrel killer Zlatko Sikorsky has had more than a decade added to his sentence.
Missing mum was petrified of partner, coroner told
An inquest will be held into the suspected death of a woman who vanished 11 years ago after visiting her partner she feared would kill her.
Deputy premier slams critics for ‘politicising’ tragedy
The Palaszczuk government has touted a young offenders program while accusing its critics of politicising a tragedy as it defends its approach to youth crime.
Suspended jail term for man after violent rampage
Jayden Aoese Sale, 20, has received a suspended five year jail term after stabbing accomplished artist Adis Fejzic during a "rampage of violent offending".
Premier highlights social media’s role in youth crime
Young people boasting about crimes on social media can lead to copycats, and platforms have a role to play in moderating posts, the Queensland premier says.
Man jailed for impersonating, stealing from father
James Howard Tanks has been jailed after impersonating his father to gain access to his bank account and then spending almost $200,000 on drugs.
Search under way for missing paddler in Torres Strait
Police have launched a search operation for a missing paddler after an unmanned outrigger canoe was found about 100 metres offshore from Thursday Island.
Axe attack victim thanks good Samaritans who saved her
Cameron Turgay Bardak has been found guilty of attempted murder after attacking his ex-partner with a hatchet before choking her in a Brisbane CBD car park.
Second teen charged over deadly Maryborough car crash
Another teenager has been charged over the theft of a Mercedes-Benz that was later involved in a deadly crash that killed three people in regional Queensland.
Man admits terrorism offences, carrying rifle in Syria
A Queensland man has admitted being a foot soldier in efforts to overthrow the Syrian government but says he no longer holds extremist views, a court has heard.
Aust student flown back from Taiwan after poisoning
A student who fell seriously ill after ingesting rat poison in Taiwan has returned to Australia after his family raised over $200,000 for a medevac flight.
Sowing Seeds for Success: Cooktown Students Learn the Ropes of Agriculture
Year 11 and 12 pupils at Cooktown State High School received an up-close glimpse into the world of agriculture through a three-day Ag Inspirations event in the Cooktown/Lakeland area.
Ageist attitudes linked to worse health in older people
Older people believing negative stereotypes about ageing has been linked to a shorter lifespan, poorer physical and mental health, and cognitive decline.
Australian stinging tree injects promise of pain relief
Researchers have identified a pain pathway targeted by a notorious Australian stinging tree and say it could point the way to new, non-opioid pain relief.
Higher coal royalties could net Qld an extra $5b
Queensland's coal royalty scheme targeting high global prices could add an extra $5 billion to the state budget's bottom line, the industry says.
Palaszczuk defends Queensland’s youth crime laws
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has defended the state's response to youth crime, insisting Queensland has introduced "the toughest laws in Australia".
Croc necropsy forms part of search for missing fisher
Two crocs found upstream from where a fisherman went missing in a far north Queensland national park have been euthanised as the search enters a fourth day.
Appeal rejected for teen who killed couple, unborn baby
Queensland's Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against the 10-year sentence handed down to a teenager who killed a young couple and their unborn child.
Discovery in fight against inflammation in severe COVID
Researchers are nearer to a treatment for out-of-control inflammation due to COVID-19 following a Queensland-led study into the body's immune response.
Firefighters mourn colleague as factory blaze probed
Firefighter Izabella Nash is being remembered as a happy and friendly crew member as police investigate the factory blaze that took her life.
Remains found in croc after missing fisherman search
Human remains believed to be that of a 65-year-old fisherman have been found in one of two crocodiles euthanised as part of a missing-person search.
Bail for man charged with same murder for second time
A man charged under Queensland's double jeopardy laws over a 2009 murder has been granted bail, with a judge noting the unusual circumstances.
Attempted murder charge after police officer stabbed
A 30-year-old man will face court charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a police officer in the shoulder during a call-out to a disturbance.
Firefighter critical as crews rescue two of their own
Two firefighters have been rushed to hospital and a crime scene declared after crews worked to contain a large factory fire south of Brisbane.
Maryborough mourns crash victims as teen faces court
A regional Queensland community is mourning three crash victims as a 13-year-old boy faced court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
One arrested as Qld police clear Indigenous protesters
A protester has been arrested at a proposed development near the Deebing Creek Aboriginal massacre site in southeast Queensland during a dawn police operation.
No bail for man accused of ramming car with ute, murder
Jonathan Wright has been refused bail after being accused of ramming a car off the road then hitting a fleeing man with his ute and stealing from the victim.
Attempted murder accused wanted to ‘coerce’ not kill
A man accused of attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend has said he waited for her in a car park with a weapon but planned only to force her to talk to him.
Australian man arrested while naked in Indonesia
A Noosa man is being held in Indonesia after allegedly chasing and hitting people while naked at an island resort in the deeply conservative Aceh province.