Officer hit with machete while trying to arrest man
A man will face court after allegedly striking a police officer with a machete while trying to flee a break-in south of Brisbane.
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Mum weeps as fine doubled for stealing pilot’s identity
A woman who used a dead Sea World helicopter pilot's identity to get out of a traffic ticket has broken down at her sentencing in a Queensland court.
Former police officer jailed for stalking ex-partner
A former policeman has been jailed after pleading guilty over a months-long period of stalking including a threat to slit the throat of the woman's new partner.
Man jailed for ‘extreme over-reaction’ in dog attack
Roland Patrick Meldrum has been jailed for a "cowardly attack" on a 60-year-old man who had kicked his dog in a bid to protect his own canine.
Man in court over alleged murder crime scene clean-up
A 33-year-old man who allegedly travelled to NSW to help clean up a murder crime scene was already on bail for other offences, a Brisbane court has been told.
Bouncy castle king jailed for burning down rivals
An "obsessed" aspiring bouncy castle tycoon who orchestrated arson attacks on rival businesses and then fled interstate could spend over a decade in prison.
One rape charge remains for Sri Lankan cricketer
Three sexual assault charges against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka have been dropped while a fourth remains before the courts.
Inquest into baby death after months in hospital
The death of a baby born prematurely and dying at home 11 days after his discharge from hospital will be the subject of an inquest before a Queensland coroner.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
ACT top prosecutor to take leave after inquiry grilling
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold will take leave as his role in the aborted rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann comes under intense scrutiny.
Man accused of murdering woman in ‘horrific’ stabbing
Queensland Police have charged a man with domestic violence-related murder after a woman's stabbing death prompted a police pursuit on the Bruce Highway.
Khan must hand over riot suspects: Pakistan authorities
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says police have surrounded his house and that his arrest is imminent.
Truck driver fronts court over school bus crash
A truck driver accused of crashing into a school bus, leaving several children with life-threatening injuries, told police he would have swerved if he could.
Qld man ‘let drug dealer use his home as safe house’
After going into a "downward spiral", engineering surveyor Isikeli Hianite Penisini allowed his Brisbane residence to be used as a safe house for a drug dealer.
Attempted murder charge after shooting in car park
A man is accused of attempted murder and a woman faces a motor vehicle charge following a shooting during an altercation in Brisbane's north.
Fox Sports’ Paul Kent denies ’embarrassing’ DV charges
Daily Telegraph senior writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent says his employers fully support him after he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Prosecutors seek more time in high-profile rape case
Queensland prosecutors have sought more time to comply with a request from a high-profile man accused of rape for copies of medical and mobile phone evidence.
Man fatally shot after he ‘told police I want to die’
A knife-wielding Damon Paul William Savage was shot eight times by officers after telling police "I want to die bro", a pre-inquest hearing has been told.
Third prison escapee caught after two days on the run
A 28-year-old prisoner has been located by police after three inmates escaped from a southeast Queensland prison on Sunday.
Family of convicted murderer ‘realistic’ about appeal
The family of a man convicted of a 1984 murder he says he did not commit are "prepared for anything" as the High Court hears his appeal.
Used condoms mailed to former classmates in vile attack
Victoria Police are investigating after 65 women who went to the same school received "disgusting" mail including used condoms.
Convicted murderer makes High Court bid for freedom
The High Court will hear an appeal application for a man who has been in jail since 1985 for a murder he says he did not commit.
‘Big mouth’ claimed he caused suspected gay-hate death
A man did not tell police his friend claimed responsibility for an unsolved death in 1987, believed to be a gay-hate killing that another man is on trial over.
Prison guard had ‘intimate relationship with inmate’
Nicole Lisa Georgiou has been fined $1000 for having an intimate relationship with an inmate while working as a Queensland prison guard.
Aboriginal woman fails to reopen abuse in care lawsuit
An Aboriginal woman aged in her 60s had been seeking $1.76 million in damages for alleged abuse in forced state care but the court had concerns about evidence.
Red Rooster and Cold Rock hit with child labour charges
Two fast-food businesses face hundreds of charges for allegedly failing to comply with child labour laws, including working hours limits.
Girl critical after school stabbing in north Queensland
A teenage girl is critically injured after being stabbed by a male student at a school in far north Queensland.
‘Debacle’: Queensland forensic testing backlog blasted
The Queensland opposition is demanding to know the extent of the state's DNA testing backlog, saying it is damaging the justice system.
Judge’s sexual abuse reference in Hanson payout appeal
Pauline Hanson is appealing her $250,000 defamation loss against ex-senator Brian Burston, claiming there is proof he sexually abused his former staff member.
Lehrmann trial juror ‘deeply sorry’ for misconduct
A juror in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial who conducted their own research and brought the documents into the deliberation room has apologised for their actions.
Massage therapist jailed for Valentine’s Day rape
A massage therapist who raped and sexually assaulted a client during a session on Valentine's Day has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.