Revolving door risk in tougher bail for young offenders
Proposed laws that would likely put Queensland children in detention may increase the risk of reoffending and not improve safety, an inquiry has been told.
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Man grabbed knife for ‘self-defence’ after mob burst in
Joshua Lindsay Elkerton-Sandy grabbed a knife because it was the first thing he could find when a mob invaded his Brisbane apartment, a court has heard.
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Premier acts on Torres Strait cost-of-living summit
A Torres Strait Islands cost-of-living summit looking at how to ease soaring basic food prices, particularly on outer islands, will be held on March 20.
Queensland moves on rights for donor-conceived people
Donor-conceived people are in line for more rights to access their genetic history in Queensland as the government responds to several recommendations.
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North Qld mayors urge holistic approach to youth crime
A Far North Queensland mayor says children as young as eight are out late at night because they're unsafe at home as the state weighs harsher youth laws.
Unlicensed pilot charged over fatal Qld plane crash
A man has been arrested and charged with killing an 83-year-old male passenger in his plane when he allegedly crashed into a north Queensland beach.
Qld cops with an eye for detail identify 1000 offenders
Police officers with an extraordinary ability to recognise faces have caught more than 1000 offenders in Queensland, and are considered the best in the world.
Large, fast fire threatens properties in western Qld
Firefighters say a large, fast-moving bushfire burning in Queensland's Western Downs is threatening a number of rural properties near Weir River.
Couple mentioned on murder charges for baby’s death
Two people charged with the murder of a baby boy at a caravan park south of Brisbane will return to court later this year.
Ex-Liberal minister Stuart Robert faces robodebt inquiry
A former minister accused of dismissing legal advice from the solicitor-general about the unlawfulness of the robodebt scheme will face the royal commission.
Arsonist jailed for ‘terrorising’ apartment building
A serial arsonist started lighting fires at houses and apartments in Brisbane's inner south the day after being released from a lengthy jail term.
Qld youth justice reforms ‘would cause more crime’
Top Queensland legal bodies have criticised the lack of consultation on the Palaszczuk government's youth justice bill, saying it's likely to cause more crime.
Native title claim for Torres Strait islands decided
Native title over Torres Strait islands Warral and Ului is shared by the Badulgal and Mualgal peoples but not the Kaurareg group, the Federal Court says.
Public servants afraid to speak out, hearing told
Public servants were afraid to raise problems with former coalition ministers because of the potential consequences for their jobs, an inquiry has heard.
Qld man charged with child sex crimes spanning decades
Far north Queensland police have arrested a man and charged him with dozens of sex offences against 14 victims over a 22-year period.
Mining town turns pink for breast cancer fun run
Next month, the town of Collinsville in outback Queensland will experience a remarkable transformation as Alice Randell leads a team of over 60 participants in their own International Women's Day Fun Run.
Income averaging a longstanding practice, inquiry told
A former ministerial advisor has told the robodebt royal commission that income averaging had been used by "governments of both colours" for a long time.
Homicide probe begins after Queensland man stabbed
Queensland police have launched a homicide investigation after a 20-year-old man died following a stabbing during a brawl south of Brisbane.
Watchdog says Qld youth laws will ‘erode basic rights’
National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds says Queensland's plan for tougher bail laws and more children's prisons will fail to improve community safety.
Huge crocodile that attacked man and ate dog shot dead
A huge crocodile deemed an "unacceptable risk" after attacking a man and killing his dog has been shot dead by rangers in Queensland.
Young truck driver jailed over grandfather’s death
A 23-year-old truck driver has been jailed after running a red light in Brisbane in an 83-tonne prime mover and killing a "much loved" grandfather.
Queensland the first state to roll out pill testing
The clinical lead behind Canberra's community drug-checking site has lauded Queensland for introducing pill testing to reduce harm.
Two teens charged with murder over ‘stupid’ stabbing
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested and charged after a man was stabbed to death during an early morning confrontation.
Queensland urges states to follow its pill-testing lead
Queensland partygoers will be able to legally test illicit drugs by the end of the year after successful trials in the ACT.
Make knives uncool like drink driving: Qld police plea
Almost a dozen knife-related murders and an increase in police action against young people carrying the weapons has Queensland authorities looking for answers.
Tudge advisers to front robodebt inquiry
The royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme continues as advisers to former human services minister Alan Tudge are called to appear.
Queensland to recruit hundreds of foreign police
Up to 500 foreign nationals a year could be taken on by Queensland Police under an agreement between the state and federal governments.
Nine youths sentenced for roles in brutal gang bashings
Nine juveniles have been sentenced for their roles in two brutal bashings in which 17-year-olds continued to be assaulted even after they were knocked out.
Queensland backs criminal age rise, youth crackdown
National support for a proposal to raise the criminal age from 10 to 12 is still supported by Queensland as the state rushes through tough new youth crime laws.
Qld police shootings ‘touched soul of the nation’
Queensland parliament has heard tearful and heartfelt tributes for two police officers and a neighbour gunned down during a domestic terror attack in December.
Extradition of Cordingley murder accused ‘imminent’
Queensland authorities say the extradition of a man in India accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley four years ago in Queensland is close.