Mountain to reopen after ‘Jesus saves’ vandalism attack
Queensland's culturally significant Mt Beerwah will reopen to visitors despite further public meddling following a "callous" vandalism attack.
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Pregnant woman threatened with chainsaw, blowtorch
A man tied up and threatened his pregnant partner with a chainsaw and a blowtorch because he suspected she was carrying someone else's child, a court has heard.
Woman bitten by a dingo in latest attack on K’gari
A woman is recovering after being bitten on the thigh after collared dingoes stalked a group of adults on the Queensland island of K'gari.
Social housing shortage puts the heat on new minister
Queensland's new housing minister has faced intense questioning at state estimate hearings over soaring demand for social housing.
ABBA fans say ‘I do, I do, I do’ to Mamma Mia musical
There's no need for ABBA fans to send out an SOS to any dancing queens, because Mamma Mia! The Musical is set to officially open in Brisbane.
Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead
The bodies of a mother and baby were found in a "confronting scene" at a Queensland home after a man walked into a police station to tell them about the deaths.
‘Why?’: woman found hidden in building wall identified
Human remains found inside the wall of a Brisbane apartment block have been identified as those of Tanya Lee Glover, who was estranged from her family.
No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card
"Appropriate steps were taken" in the screening of a former childcare worker facing over 1600 abuse charges, Queensland's attorney-general has told a hearing.
Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts
Ex-MP Andrew Laming says he will appeal a court decision to fine him for Facebook posts published ahead of the 2019 federal election after AEC court action.
Queensland police first to trial safer US Tasers
Queensland police will be the first law enforcement jurisdiction outside the US to roll out powerful new Tasers.
Phone data sought in high-profile man’s rape case
A request by a high-profile man accused of rape to access months of data from his alleged victim's mobile phone is still being considered, a court has heard.
Queensland whistleblower laws need new act: review
A review of Queensland's public interest disclosure laws has called for whistleblowers to receive greater support and protection through a brand new act.
Sky’s the limit as state eyes renewable energy target
The sunshine state is living up to its name, with renewable energy such as solar and wind now powering a quarter of Queensland's energy needs.
Man guilty of manslaughter after Christmas Day stabbing
Garth Michael Reid, 35, has been found guilty of manslaughter after being accused of fatally stabbing his partner's father on Christmas Day 2020.
Man ‘dragged woman out of car then drove dangerously’
Tea Anaru Puohotaua has been jailed after a string of offences including an incident in which he dragged a woman out of a car then drove around dangerously.
Man fined after crushing plover’s nest with car
A man who was filmed driving over a masked lapwing plover's nest and crushing the birds has been hit with a $718 fine.
Probe intensifies into blaze that killed man, five boys
The premier and emergency chiefs have met first responders as investigations continue into a devastating Queensland blaze that killed a man and five boys.
Missed chances before police standoff with man: coroner
A coroner's report has detailed missed opportunities for police officers to take out a protection order and confiscate a man's weapons before a 2018 standoff.
Plea for answers as community mourns loss of boys, dad
A shell-shocked island community wants answers as police investigate a deadly blaze that claimed the lives of a man and five young boys.
Corruption watchdog called in for police shooting probe
Queensland's corruption watchdog will help investigate a fatal police shooting of a man described as a high-risk offender, north of Brisbane.
QLD youth crime climbs, opposition calls for action
Queensland's opposition says the number of "hardcore" repeat youth offenders has doubled in the past two years and the Palaszczuk government must act.
Man shot dead by police at home near Brisbane
An investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead by police at a home near Brisbane.
Queensland fire: bodies of five children, father found
A mother has survived a devastating early morning house fire on Queensland's Russell Island that has claimed the lives of her husband and five sons.
Five children unaccounted for after Queensland fire
A house fire in southeast Queensland has spread to multiple properties and Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics are treating multiple people at the scene.
Fire spreads across multiple properties in Queensland
A house fire in southeast Queensland has spread to multiple properties and Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics are treating multiple people at the scene.
Stabbed father ‘kept coming’ for man before fatal blows
Warren Toby kept coming for his daughter's partner despite being stabbed before he died on the front yard of a family Christmas gathering, a court has heard.
‘Intolerable situation’ in husband’s soup lacing death
A 69-year-old woman who admitted giving her husband an overdose that killed him is able to apply for parole after serving nearly three years in jail.
Cannabis crops seized as major drug syndicate shut down
Police have seized $60 million worth of drugs after two cannabis plantations were busted in central Queensland as part of a national drug syndicate.
Body found after fire destroys rural camper trailer
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal camper trailer fire in southeast Queensland, with a body was found inside after fire crews doused the blaze.
Call for all states to make meningococcal vaccine free
Advocates want more states to make the meningococcal B vaccine free for children and teens after Queensland joined South Australia in adding it to its program.
Man stalked neighbours for years on Queensland island
Ralph Eric Dunsmore has been released on parole after stalking or causing property damage to five residents of a small island off Queensland's coast.