Worker hurt in crocodile attack at wildlife sanctuary
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after he was bitten by a crocodile at a Queensland wildlife sanctuary.
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Woman planned ‘barbaric’ woodchipper murder, court told
Prosecutors claim a man was bashed over the head and fed through an industrial woodchipper as part of a plan to cash in from his inheritance.
Tensions in review of ‘clogged’ infrastructure pipeline
One state government is warning a review of Australia's infrastructure pipeline should not result in cuts to funding for projects crucial to its rapid growth.
El Nino won’t spare Qld from cyclones, storms and flood
Cyclones and flooding remain on the cards for Queensland despite warmer and drier conditions from El Nino, with residents urged to prepare for storm season.
Premier concerned Queenslanders ‘don’t feel safe’
The Queensland government is concerned about a police report which found many residents don't feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhood at night.
Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid
Businesswoman Kendall Morton has been preselected for the LNP as it seeks to regain the Queensland seat of Caloundra at the state election.
Flying Doctors bring community to remote Australia
The work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service remains as vital as ever for people in rural areas as an outback Queensland base marks its 80-year anniversary.
Amanda Stoker to contest ‘safe seat’ for Queensland LNP
Amanda Stoker has been preselected by the LNP to contest the seat of Oodgeroo at next year's Queensland election.
Stay away: major emergency warning for Queensland fire
People who have left the vicinity of an out-of-control bushfire in Queensland's Fraser Coast region have been warned to stay away as conditions remain unsafe.
Man found dead after Queensland unit gutted by fire
Police say the death of a man in a fire that gutted a unit in the Queensland suburb of Bundaberg East is not being treated as suspicious.
Accused TV personality called ‘rock spider’, court told
TV networks and newspapers have argued a woman charged with child sex offences should be named after Queensland's laws were changed.
Rower rescued by cruise ship after record bid dashed
A Brisbane man hoping to become the youngest person to row solo across the Pacific has been rescued by a cruise ship after clinging to his boat for 13 hours.
Qld ready for summer bushfires despite chief’s exit
State Minister Mark Ryan says Queensland will be ready ahead of what looms as a hot summer following fire chief Greg Leach's resignation.
Pilot who ran illegal airline appeals ‘severe’ sentence
A Queensland man operated an unlicensed airline that transported politicians from Katter's Australian Party around their electorates over a five-year period.
Man charged with online child abuse after US tip-off
A Queensland man has been charged with online child abuse offences after an international tip-off.
Woman charged with murder after mother found dead
A woman has appeared in court charged with murder after her mother was found dead at a north Queensland home.
High-profile rape accused claims ‘health risk’ if named
The solicitor for a high-profile man accused of rape has submitted a letter from the man's psychologist who has been seeing him regularly via telehealth.
Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism
Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.
New forensic lab inquiry delving deeper into Project 13
A new inquiry is being held into Queensland's beleaguered forensic lab after criticisms and allegations about DNA extraction methods known as Project 13.
Qld A-G seeks legal advice on watchdog report release
After a former deputy premier won a court battle to keep secret an anti-corruption watchdog's report, Queensland's Attorney General is seeking legal advice.
Quantum leap at forefront of Palaszczuk’s state address
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $76 million strategy investment to advance quantum technology, embracing a "new frontier".
Man crushed after bulldozer rolls at building site
Workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a man who was crushed by a bulldozer at a Queensland construction site.
Review reveals 7000 more cases affected by forensic lab
Queensland Police have discovered another 7000 cases have been affected by failings at the beleaguered state-run forensic lab, taking the total close to 40,000.
Evidence sought in hacking of alleged childcare rapist
Criminal allegations against a woman have been mentioned in court, connecting her to a man accused of being Australia's worst pedophile.
Queensland Greens bid to axe out-of-pocket school fees
Sending kids to public schools in Queensland would be made easier and cheaper for families under a bill being proposed by the Greens.
Jail term cut after kidnapper wins appeal over violence
A man who was involved with others in the kidnapping of a young man has appealed his jail sentence as it references charges that were dropped.
Man charged after being accused of stealing police van
A 37-year-old man has been charged, accused of stealing and crashing a police van following an altercation with officers north of Brisbane.
Qld fire chief leaving after ‘the toughest of times’
Queensland's Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach has resigned and will leave his post by the end of the month.
Man accused of stealing and crashing police van
A 37-year-old man has been accused of stealing and crashing a police van north of Brisbane after a 20-minute joy ride following a confrontation with officers.
Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog.
Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed ‘adverts’
An activist opposed to China's Communist government tried to argue that his right to protest outside that nation's consulate overruled a city council's laws.