Cyberstalker “creep” spared jail after pestering friend and underage girl
A 23-year-old man has avoided jail after cyberstalking a woman for almost four years before asking a 13-year-old girl for sex on social media.
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Qld opposition doubles down on laptop
Queensland's opposition leader says concerns remain about a laptop taken from the Integrity Commissioner's office despite a probe finding no wrongdoing.
Kyrgios keen to tell his side of alleged assault story
Embattled Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he's keen to tell his side of the story after being summonsed to court to face an assault allegation.
Hopes for cassowaries after rare sighting in far northern Cape York Peninsula
Twelve face court over Qld girl’s murder
Twelve people have been charged with murder for allegedly withholding a diabetic Queensland girl's medication for six days, and praying over her instead.
Experts consider fourth COVID-19 vaccine
States and territories are considering reintroducing face mask mandates as experts eye expanding eligibility for a fourth dose COVID vaccination.
Gilbert sheds madman tag for Origin debut
Tom Gilbert believes efforts to move away from a reputation as an NRL "madman" have helped deliver a Queensland berth he never thought possible.
Whale rescues spark calls to remove shark nets
Environmental groups have renewed their calls to remove shark nets during whale migration season after two humpbacks became entangled off the Queensland coast.
Man to face trial for 1999 police shooting
A man accused of a bank robbery during which a policeman was shot more than 20 years ago has been committed to stand trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Kyrgios all heart in Wimbledon title hunt
Nick Kyrgios has shown real spirit and mellow maturity - while on his best behaviour - to make his first grand slam quarter-final for seven years at Wimbledon.
Cash pays out on Kyrgios accusing tennis ace of abuse and cheating
Pat Cash has led the scathing attacks on the behaviour of Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, saying his fellow Aussie is dragging the game down to new depths.
Police believe Gold Coast ATM thieves hit same shop twice
Queensland Police have released footage of two males suspected of robbing an ATM at the Slatyer Avenue business on Sunday, March 20.
PM pledges more Ukraine aid during visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced more sanctions on Russia and military aid for Ukraine during a high security visit to the war-torn country.
Kyrgios all business in Wimbledon win
Spectators seeking controversy were left disappointed as Nick Kyrgios served up three sets of devastatingly impressive tennis to race into Wimbledon's last 32.
Bellamy backs Munster to be fit for Origin
Craig Bellamy says his five-eighth Cameron Munster is likely to be fit to play for Queensland in Origin III after missing Melbourne's loss to Manly.
Aus energy grid needs urgent upgrades
The power market operator AEMO has released a roadmap for the sector as it continues to transition to more renewable and gas energy sources.
Family of woman missing in Mexico clings to hope
The brother of Queensland woman Tahnee Shanks, missing in Mexico since early May, says his family is clinging to the hope she is still alive.
Another wet spell for Queensland as warm seas feed moist atmosphere
Weather forecasters say wet conditions will affect large areas of Queensland over the next few days, with moderate to heavy rainfall possible in some areas.
Foreign vessel crew fined for breach of Great Barrier Reef shipping rules
Two crew of a foreign registered bulk carrier ship have been fined a total $75,000 for breaching shipping rules in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Post-pandemic tourism rakes in $18 billion for Queensland
Queensland is leading Australia's tourism industry out of the COVID-19 downturn with domestic visitors staying longer and spending more in the Sunshine State.
Two prisoners recaptured in Townsville and one still on the run
A second alleged escapee from a Townsville correctional facility has been recaptured this morning.
Police search underway for three men who escaped from Townsville prison
Police and Corrective Services officers are searching for three men who escaped from the low security Townsville Correctional Centre prison farm overnight.
Teen dealer threatened by bat-wielding man
Deepak Chandra Sharma hid in bushes before emerging with a baseball bat in a violent robbery of a 19-year-old drug dealer in Brisbane, a court has heard.
Qld Govt approves controversial coalmine’s expansion
The Queensland government has given approval to the expansion of a controversial thermal coalmine, which will lift its output and extend its life until 2034.
Another arrest in Cairns child grooming investigation
Queensland Police have charged a fifth man with child exploitation offences as part of a major investigation in the state’s far north.
Cops could have stopped DV deaths: coroner
A coroner investigating the deaths of a woman and her ex-partner in a fire he started says there were numerous missed opportunities for police to respond.
Martin braced for more Queensland jibes
Liam Martin wants to upset Queensland in the State of Origin decider after being depicted as a dirty player in the build-up to game two.
Change in tactic to tackle the state’s youth crime
The politically charged issue of youth crime in Queensland cannot be solved with more jail time alone, the state's police say.
Queensland Government picks fossil fuel subsidies over energy storage
The Queensland government has prioritised coal and gas-fired generation over energy storage as it eyes dividends from the surging wholesale electricity market.
Kyrgios out of Mallorca in pre-Wimb scare
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of his last tournament before Wimbledon, complaining of an abdominal injury.
Queensland-developed vaccine gives hope for mums and babies
Expectant mothers and transplant candidates are among those expected to benefit following a vaccine breakthrough at a Queensland medical research institute.