Jury told woman set up woodchipper murder for insurance
Queensland woman Sharon Graham has been accused of planning the murder of her ex-partner via a fake woodchipper accident in order to claim his life insurance.
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Palmer’s Waratah coal mine denied environmental licence
A major coal mine slated for Queensland's Galilee Basin has suffered another blow after a landmark court ruling recommended it not proceed.
Teen charged with manslaughter over road death
A 16-year-old boy is accused of playing a fatal role in the death of a man who was struck by a car after allegedly being chased onto a north Queensland road.
Coal seam gas waste plan worries farmers and activists
Activists and farmers have raised concerns about a plan to allow coal seam gas companies to store their waste salt in lined landfill sites.
Tributes flow for statesman, artist, treasure Yunupingu
Indigenous leader Yunupingu is being remembered as a great Australian, a statesman, a remarkable artist and a national treasure.
Trump set to surrender within days after indictment
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, a historic reckoning after years of investigations and a jolt to his bid to retake the White House.
New powers for Qld police in knife crackdown
New Queensland laws expanding random search powers by police have been passed by state parliament.
Bosses can’t force staff to work on public holidays
Workers cannot be forced to work on public holidays even if they're rostered on, a court has found, potentially paving the way for more rights for employees.
Australia’s love for utes and SUVs driving emissions
Australia is one of the world's biggest petrol consumers but could save $13 billion in petrol costs each year by adopting moderate changes, a new report says.
Gold Coast pair charged after cocaine discovered in stone benchtop
A man and a woman are accused of being part of criminal syndicate that attempted to import $12 million of drugs hidden inside machinery and a stone benchtop.
Man who “tore out partner’s hair” jailed after suffering ‘psychosis’ at family dinner
A man has been jailed after suffering a "substance induced psychosis" at a family dinner, at one stage tearing out a clump of his partner's hair.
Disasters worsen mental health struggles among farmers
Natural disasters have worsened mental health among Australian farmers with the agriculture industry concerned about the availability of support in the regions.
WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
The World Health Organisation says it wants to prioritise efforts on vaccinating those facing the greatest threat of severe disease and death from COVID-19.
People showing Nazi symbols in Qld, Tasmania face jail
Queensland and Tasmania are set to follow Victoria and NSW in banning Nazi symbols amid strong concerns about a recent neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne.
Brotherly love behind Jesse Bromwich’s NRL milestone
Ahead of his 300th NRL game, late-blooming Jesse Bromwich has reflected on how he got his start and how he's got his younger brother Kenny to thank.
Bad news for Dolphins on O’Sullivan’s pectoral muscle
Sean O'Sullivan has been ruled out for up to three months after scans confirmed the Dolphins halfback had ruptured his pectoral muscle.
Teo admits ‘damaging’ patient but claims they knew risk
Prominent brain surgeon Charlie Teo says he does not dispute that he erred by going "too far" during surgery that left a woman permanently damaged.
Broncos No.6 Mam will handle Dolphins heat: Walters
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam had his knee strapped at training but is right to take on the Dolphins as prop Payne Haas prepares for an early forward onslaught.
Reds still fuming after concussed Lynagh ruled out
The Queensland Reds remain frustrated by the circumstances that led to the loss of emerging playmaker Tom Lynagh for the next two Super Rugby Pacific games.
Australia, China military officials break ice for talks
Security dialogue between Australia and China's defence forces has taken place for the first time since 2019 as the diplomatic deep freeze continues to thaw.
Young rider has leg broken after falling off bull
A young boy remains in a Queensland hospital after being airlifted for treatment for a broken leg suffered after he was bucked off a bull he was riding.
Boy forced to eat cigarette butt among degrading acts
A boy was forced to perform degrading acts like eating a cigarette butt while Ethan Knox and an accomplice filmed it, uploading the footage to social media.
Souths hail one of the greats as John Sattler dies
Rugby league great John Sattler has died aged 80, with tributes flowing from South Sydney officials, the NRL and the Prime Minister.
Two Dolphins gurus give Brenko Lee a healing rebirth
Dolphins centre Brenko Lee had played just eight NRL games in two years but says he's found the secret to managing his soft tissue injuries.
Aust share market plunges again, closing at 10-week low
The ASX has finished 1.5 per cent lower after banking contagion spread to Europe.
Fresh concussion lawsuit to be launched against AFL
A second class action is being launched against the AFL over concussion injuries, with Griffins Lawyers set to bring proceedings.
Tim Tszyu KOs Harrison to claim world boxing title
Tim Tszyu has beaten American Tony Harrison to claim the interim WBO super-welterweight belt and emulate his father Kostya in becoming a world boxing champion.
New laws target illicit tobacco and vapes sold to kids
Laws creating a new tobacco licensing scheme, expansion of smoke-free areas and greater clarity on how rules apply to vaping have been flagged for Queensland.
Controversial youth justice bill gets green light
Queensland's youth justice bill should be passed with limitations on human rights justified to ensure public safety, a parliamentary committee says.
Gloves off, shirt off as Tszyu, Harrison get serious
Australian fan favourite Tim Tszyu and trash-talking American Tony Harrison have traded more barbs in an explosive pre-world title fight exchange in Sydney.
Hospital hearing for man charged with mother’s murder
Queensland man Leonard James Llewellyn Smetheram has been accused of murdering his mother, who was found dead at a home north of Brisbane.