Ex-cop fined after ‘sourcing cocaine for footy trip’
Former North Queensland under 20s player Cody Jace Maughan was a police officer when he tried to source cocaine for a footy trip, a court has been told.
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Police call for calm amid vigilante activity in Qld
Central Queensland authorities have warned residents against taking policing into their own hands, after two vigilantes were charged with trespass offences.
Queensland police suspend search for Leslie Trotter
Police have suspended a search for the body of 78-year-old woman Leslie Trotter, whose remains are believed to be at a Brisbane waste site.
Two arrested after shooting during attempted carjacking
Two men have been taken into custody after a shooting during an attempted carjacking west of Brisbane.
Police recruits offered $20,000 lure to boost Qld force
The enticements for interstate and overseas police officers and certain university students come as Queensland defends it's youth justice response.
Deaths trigger warning over illegal opioids in Qld
Queensland authorities have issued a warning about black market opioids, with police investigating potential deaths in relation to the drugs.
Police apology for Indigenous harm must ‘bring change’
Victoria's top cop has offered an apology as an inquiry probes a lack of police accountability for Indigenous deaths in custody and racism complaints.
Man’s sudden death sparks police investigation
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found at a property at Gatton, in southeast Queensland.
Disgraced former Queensland Police commissioner dies
Former Queensland police commissioner Terry Lewis fell the furthest and hardest when the lid was finally lifted on entrenched state corruption.
Deputy premier slams critics for ‘politicising’ tragedy
The Palaszczuk government has touted a young offenders program while accusing its critics of politicising a tragedy as it defends its approach to youth crime.
Second teen charged over deadly Maryborough car crash
Another teenager has been charged over the theft of a Mercedes-Benz that was later involved in a deadly crash that killed three people in regional Queensland.
Search under way for missing paddler in Torres Strait
Police have launched a search operation for a missing paddler after an unmanned outrigger canoe was found about 100 metres offshore from Thursday Island.
Olympic boxer Harry Garside to defend DV allegations
Olympic boxing medallist Harry Garside says he intends to fight a charge of domestic violence and was taken by surprise by police conduct during his arrest.
Police officers stabbed, man shot dead in rural town
Two respected police officers were stabbed and a man shot dead in an incident in country South Australia that has rocked the state.
Champion boxer Harry Garside charged with assault
Olympic boxing champion Harry Garside has been charged with assault after an investigation into reports of an alleged domestic violence incident.
State ‘had to know’ bail reform risked more jail deaths
Victoria's justice department boss says the government knew 2018 bail reforms would mean more Aboriginal people were locked up, risking more deaths in custody.
Ex-cricket star Slater pleads not guilty to charges
Ex-cricket star Michael Slater has appeared in court charged with assaulting and obstructing police but has described the incident as a misunderstanding.
Attempted murder charge after police officer stabbed
A 30-year-old man will face court charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a police officer in the shoulder during a call-out to a disturbance.
Police probe after woman’s body found in Brisbane
A 45-year-old woman has been found dead at a unit in Brisbane's south, triggering an investigation.
Staged lift to criminal responsibility age irks experts
Raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 in Victoria will be staggered under a government plan criticised by advocates and opponents.
Police body cameras not used in fatal siege shooting
Specialist police had access to body worn cameras but they were not used when a man was fatally shot dead in far north Queensland.
Police investigate party after teen’s body found
Townsville police continue to investigate the death of an 18-year-old after the man's body was found with several injuries.
Hospital to probe man’s shooting death after discharge
A "comprehensive clinical review" will be undertaken by a Queensland hospital after a man was fatally shot by police after being discharged.
Probe under way after man shot dead by police
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating after Queensland police shot dead a man in Townsville, with the force confident officers acted appropriately.
Cairns man charged with torture, manslaughter of child
Eighteen months after a emergency crews found a 23 month old boy unresponsive in a Cairns home, a man is due in court over his death.
Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees
Retired police officers will be able to return to the front lines in Queensland under a program designed to provide relief to the state's stretched service.
Man surrenders to police after Qld siege
Queensland Police have revoked an exclusion zone in Logan after arresting a man who was holed up in a home and believed to be armed.
Police made ‘mistakes’ as Gordon Copeland drowned
Police have been urged to fix mistakes made around the death of Indigenous man Gordon Copeland who drowned while trying to evade officers in northern NSW.
Police officer stood down over headbutting incident
Queensland Police are investigating after an off-duty constable was filmed appearing to headbutt a teenager.
Accused killer in hospital as ‘kind’ paramedic mourned
The family of Steven Tougher say the paramedic and father will be remembered for compassion as his alleged killer remains in hospital after being charged.
Police after firearms trafficking syndicate bust three
Three people are facing a total of 35 offences as part of a Queensland Police investigation into a syndicate allegedly responsible for trafficking firearms.