Queensland violent crime soars in pandemic
Queensland's violent and DV-related crimes have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as other offences dropped.
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Inquest closure for murdered teen’s family
As an inquest concludes, murdered Queensland teenager Annette Mason's sister says the fight to get answers into the 15-year-old's death in 1989 was worthwhile.
Witness denies Qld teen’s 1989 murder
A inquest witness has denied killing Annette Mason, who was bludgeoned to death in a house she shared with friends in Toowoomba in November 1989.
Bail for Qld inventor murder accused
A man accused of murdering a 89-year-old Gold Coast inventor in 1992 has been granted bail after being held in custody since his arrest in Tasmania in 2020.
‘Obsolete’ safety in yachtie’s fatal trip
A coroner has ruled an 86-year-old solo yachtsman who went missing in Bass Strait likely fell overboard while operating a vessel that was too much to handle.
Qld policeman faces court on drug charges
A police constable and former North Queensland Cowboys junior player has appeared in court charged with possessing and supplying dangerous drugs.
Third murder charge over missing man
A third man has been charged over the alleged murder of missing Queensland man Lachlan James Griffiths, who's remains are yet to be found.
Star lawyer resumes casino probe evidence
A senior lawyer at Star Entertainment will take the stand for a second day at an inquiry into whether The Star Sydney should hold a casino licence.
Inquest into Qld teen’s murder continues
The Queensland coroner will continue an inquest into the death of Toowoomba teenager Annette Mason, who was bludgeoned to death in 1989.
Judge refers Qld cop to corruption agency
A Supreme Court judge has heavily criticised a Queensland police officer for signing off on false evidence that kept a man in custody for almost two years.
Man charged over 2020 Melbourne murder
Detectives will apply to have a Queensland man extradited to Victoria after he was charged with the 2020 murder of a woman in Melbourne.
Grand Prix sued for $8.7m over Robbie show
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation is being sued for more than $8.7 million over the cancellation of a Robbie Williams concert in March 2020.
Murder charge after body found in Hervey Bay
A 57-year-old man is due to face court charged with murder after a body was found at an industrial complex in regional Queensland.
NSW court upholds Liberal candidate picks
The endorsement of three federal Liberal MPs as candidates in the upcoming election has been upheld by a NSW court in a win for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Roberts-Smith witness denies memory issues
A former soldier has stood by comments he told war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith to "pull your head in" after he allegedly ordered a mock execution in training.
Star lawyer failed on ‘do the right thing’
A senior lawyer at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over whether he lived up to the gaming giant's corporate values at an inquiry into The Star Sydney.
Qld grandmother jailed over shooting death
A woman accused of involvement in the death of a Brisbane mother shot in her shipping container home on a rural property has been jailed for manslaughter.
Witness laments ‘weak leadership’ in SAS
Ben Roberts-Smith and his patrol members were let down by weak leadership in the ranks of the special forces, the Federal Court has been told.
Star boss denies not being ‘fully candid’
A Star Entertainment manager has denied staying silent about a report linking organised crime to a junket operator that ran a VIP room at The Star Sydney.
Man stabbed in prawn trawler brawl
A heated exchange of words between two crew members on a prawn trawler in far north Queensland quickly turned into a stabbing.
Hannah Clarke gets last word at inquest
The death of Hannah Clarke and her three children at the hands of her controlling, paranoid estranged husband has been the subject of a confronting inquest.
Killer denied inheritance from dead mother
A Queensland woman who killed her mother and was the sole beneficiary of her late parent's will has been denied an inheritance.
SAS witness a liar and fantasist: lawyer
A former SAS soldier giving evidence at a defamation suit launched by Ben Roberts-Smith has denied making up claims he staged a mock execution and bullied him.
Parliament rape suspect ruling reserved
The ACT Supreme Court will hand down its judgment on whether there will be a halt to criminal proceedings against rape suspect Bruce Lehrmann next week.
Rowan Baxter a ‘monster’: Clarke’s parents
Hannah Clarke's parents have described Rowan Baxter as a "true monster", saying nothing could have stopped him from killing their daughter.
Star junket ceased only after CEO arrest
A junket operator was allowed to stay at Sydney's Star casino for years despite money laundering risks, the arrangement only ending when its CEO was arrested.
Roberts-Smith punched junior SAS soldier
Ben Roberts-Smith punched a soldier in the face after a mission in Afghanistan, the trooper has told a defamation trial brought on by the decorated war hero.
Star ‘straight out’ laundered Macau cash
A senior casino manager who worked to get large amounts of Macau cash into The Star Sydney has been quizzed over claims of money laundering.
Paine could give evidence in sexting case
Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine could be called to give evidence over allegations he sent lewd messages to a woman if the matter goes to trial.
Video: Police release Kingston bomb suspect footage
Queensland police have released footage of a person in relation to a nail bomb explosion that seriously injured a man south of Brisbane last week.
SAS witness excused from ‘murder’ evidence
An SAS witness has not been compelled to confess to an alleged murder Ben Roberts-Smith is accused of ordering in the defamation trial launched by the war hero.