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.
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Rally driver deaths inquest to probe speed, design
An inquest is expected to be held in mid-2024 into the deaths of four rally competitors in the space of two years at Targa Tasmania events.
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.
Cocaine ring sprung as one-year probe ends in $40m haul
Two airport workers are among five Sydney men charged over an alleged attempt to import 100kg of cocaine worth an estimated $40 million.
Four gunmen at large following public fatal shooting
Tensions between organised crime groups over the tobacco trade are being looked at as police probe the fatal shooting of a man at a Melbourne shopping centre.
Food delivery firm let poorly trained riders on streets
A food delivery service operating in four cities has been fined for not properly training hundreds of riders, leading to a warning for other app-based firms.
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.
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.
Hate inquiry claims absolute rubbish, says ex-top cop
A controversial interview by an ex-detective has been the focus of an inquiry into gay hate crimes as it examines the high-profile case of Scott Johnson.
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.
Corrupt ex-minister Eddie Obeid loses bid for freedom
Ex-NSW Labor ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald, as well as Obeid's son Moses, have failed in an attempt to have their convictions quashed.
Trump’s property values boosted by millions, trial told
In the witness stand, a former Trump Organisation controller has shed light on calculations central to Donald Trump's New York civil business fraud trial.
Ex-teacher charged with abusing boy at school in 1980s
A man in his 70s has been extradited to NSW from Queensland after a year-long investigation into historical abuse allegations at a Sydney school.
US presidents immune from charges, Trump lawyers claim
Donald Trump's lawyers have claimed in court that he is immune from criminal charges because he is a former US president.
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.
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Santos in the dock over ‘clean gas’, net-zero by offset
Australia's biggest gas supplier Santos faces many months of costly wrangling with shareholder activists in the federal court over allegations of greenwashing.
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.
Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner
The deaths of Aboriginal boys Cassius Turvey and Elijah Doughty have been raised in a Senate inquiry by WA's youth commissioner who says racism is taking lives.
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.
Fraudsters to solve the mystery of the missing millions
Two men who ripped off $42 million from the ATO have shown no remorse but have not lived lavish lives as a result of their intricate scheme, a court has heard.
‘People want to kill me’: Thorpe hits out at Nazi video
Lidia Thorpe says she has been in exile for months but has come out swinging after a video was sent to her of a neo-Nazi burning an Aboriginal flag.
Judge angry at Trump lawyers’ ‘ridiculous’ questioning
Donald Trump is back at his New York civil fraud trial for a third day, with the judge becoming frustrated by the former US president's lawyers.
Thai teen charged with murder over mall shooting spree
Thai police say a 14-year-old boy suffered a psychological breakdown in the run-up to a shooting in a mall that left two people dead.
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.
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.
Five wounded in homecoming shooting at Baltimore uni
At least five people were wounded in a shooting as students from Baltimore's Morgan State University were headed to a homecoming week campus ball.
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.
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.
Court case continues for cop who tasered elderly woman
Prosecutors have confirmed a brief of evidence has been provided to lawyers for a police officer charged after tasering a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.