Stepfather accused of toddler’s murder
A man charged with murder over the death of a Queensland toddler last month remains in custody after his case was mentioned in court.
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Queensland’s deadliest day of the pandemic, with 39 COVID fatalities
Queensland has reported a record 39 COVID-19 deaths, but authorities say 27 of those fatalities occurred as far back as mid-January.
Woman injured in gas bottle explosion at Gorden Tallis’ home
A gas barbecue explosion at Queensland rugby league great Gordon Tallis' home has left a woman with minor burns.
Police appeal for information on missing 11 days of dead Toowoomba woman
Queensland detectives have released a video of the last time Darling Downs woman Krishna Chopra was seen alive, 11 days before her body was found last month.
US wants ‘verifiable’ de-escalation
Concerned Russia's invasion threat is still present, the US has asked for credible and meaningful proof of de-escalation.
Prince Andrew settles ahead of sex trial
The Duke of York will make a "substantial donation" to Virginia Giuffre's charity following their out-of-court settlement in her civil sex claim against him.
Man charged with woman’s Qld resort murder
A Queensland man will face a domestic violence murder charge in court after allegedly killing a woman in the room of a Sunshine Coast resort.
NRL focus on field for Haas, not contract
Brisbane star Payne Haas says his nearest and dearest will ensure a messy contract dispute that's spilled into court won't distract him this NRL season.
Two wanted for Qld boy’s alleged abduction
North Queensland police are hunting for a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman over their alleged abduction of a 14-year-old boy near Mackay.
Qld woman charged with toddler’s murder
Queensland police have charged a 22-year-old woman with murder following the death of a two-year-old boy in Rockhampton.
Hayne to apply for bail after appeal win
Jarryd Hayne could await his third trial on rape allegations in the community, with the ex-NRL star to bid for bail after a NSW court quashed his convictions.
Man charged with Qld couple murder
A man has been charged with the murders of a 68-year-old woman and her 73-year-old husband whose bodies were found in a burnt out Queensland home.
Don’t heat your RAT and 14 other tips for home COVID tests
Here are 15 pitfalls to avoid if you want to get the most out of your Rapid Antigen Test.
NSW, Qld, ACT koalas officially endangered
The conservation status of the koalas has been downgraded from vulnerable to endangered across Queensland, NSW and the ACT.
Qld govt ready to intervene in aged care
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will raise aged care issues with national cabinet as the sector deals with COVID-19 outbreaks
Hey Dad! sex predator to remain behind bars pending psychiatric tests
Convicted child sex offender and former TV star Robert Hughes will undergo a psychological assessment before the state makes a final decision on his parole.
PM seeks details of ‘threatening’ call
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has encouraged Grace Tame to tell his government which agency told her not to say anything "damning" about him.
Climate change robs Australia of rain
An Australian professor who helps compile the most important international reports on climate change says rainfall and fire threats for the nation are grave.
Tupou’s cheeky message to rugby officials
Still recovering from the trauma of Tonga's volcano and tsunami disasters, Taniela Tupou has hinted what it'll take to keep his talents in Australia.
Probe into Qld woman’s 2013 death reopened
Queensland Coroner David O'Connell has re-opened an investigation into the stabbing death of Shandee Blackburn metres from her Mackay home eight years ago.
Mystery surrounds Taumalolo’s vax status
North Queensland captain Jason Taumalolo has refused to answer questions about his COVID-19 vaccination status.
Queenslanders enter the space race
A new way to terminate rocket missions is being investigated as a Queensland aerospace company looks to enable "more launches from more places".
Morrison sorry for assault, harassment
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for sexual harassment, assault and bullying found to be rife in federal parliament.
Canberra anti-vaccine protests set to grow
As protesters surround the official residence of the governor-general, police have warned anti-vaccination protests in Canberra will grow in coming days.
Anthony wins gold in women’s moguls
Australian Jakara Anthony has won the gold medal in the women's moguls at the Beijing Olympics.
Short-term offer prompted Langer to walk
Justin Langer was told he would not be allowed to coach into the Australian Test summer before he ended his tenure in charge of the national cricket team.
One Nation official in Qld court for fraud
An administrator from Pauline Hanson's One Nation party who is charged with fraud has had his case mentioned in a Brisbane court.
Meth by the pallet: Brisbane man charged with 83kg drug haul
Hamish Reza Khobdel has appeared in court and is on bail after being charged with importing 83kg of methamphetamine hidden inside timber pallets.
Qld govt rejects third integrity complaint
Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has dismissed claims a former top public servant's integrity concerns about a recruitment process were ignored.
Langer saga to drag on after CA meeting
Speculation over Justin Langer's future will drag on after Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley confirmed the governing body will speak further with the coach.
Peel, Kerry to lead Australian Games team
Aerial skier Laura Peel and figure skater Brendan Kerry will be Australia's flag bearers at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night.