Police Domestic Violence Failures Revealed in Queensland
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
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Victoria's controversial youth crime laws condemned
Victoria's new 'adult crime, adult time' laws allowing children as young as 14 to be sentenced as adults face widespread condemnation from legal experts and children's advocates.
Teen gets 16 years for murder that sparked law reform
A teenager who fatally stabbed grandmother Vyleen White in a Queensland car park has been jailed for 16 years. The horrific crime prompted landmark 'adult crime, adult time' legal reforms.
Four dead in devastating Queensland house fire
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
Dubai text message rule that could land Brits in jail
A British expat reveals the shocking messaging rule that could see tourists facing serious legal consequences in Dubai. Learn what you must never type to avoid prison.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Giant hail hospitalises hundreds of flying foxes in Queensland
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
Giant hailstones batter Queensland in destructive storm
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
Search for missing Queensland fishermen Kealin Paul and John Francisco
A massive air and sea search continues for two fishermen missing off Queensland's coast after their boat was found abandoned near Hinchinbrook Island. Kealin Paul and John Francisco haven't been seen since Friday.
Woman charged with murder of eight-month-old baby in Queensland
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Queensland supercell storms: Destructive weather warning
Massive supercell thunderstorms are set to unleash destructive winds, giant hailstones and intense rainfall across Queensland, prompting urgent warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Queensland creates public sex offender register
Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.
Dog owner fined £150 for pavement fouling in Westminster
A Westminster resident faces a hefty penalty after council enforcement officers witnessed their dog fouling incident and discovered the owner wasn't carrying proper disposal bags.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
Queensland schools taught wrong Caesar topic
A significant curriculum error has been uncovered in Queensland high schools, where students studied the wrong Roman leader for months due to a major administrative oversight.
New Laws: Tenants Can Sue Landlords Over Mould
Groundbreaking legislation gives tenants unprecedented power to sue landlords over hazardous living conditions including damp, mould and cold homes. Discover your new rights.
Giant hail, destructive winds batter Queensland and Victoria
Severe thunderstorms have unleashed tennis ball-sized hailstones and destructive winds across southeast Queensland and Victoria, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage to homes and vehicles.
Major Queensland motorway closed after serious triple-vehicle crash
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a devastating three-vehicle collision on the Pacific Motorway between Beenleigh and Yatala, with multiple people trapped and serious injuries reported. The major route to the Gold Coast remains closed as investiga
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli: One Year On
One year into his premiership, Queensland's David Crisafulli has defied expectations with a pragmatic approach that's winning over critics and reshaping state politics. Discover how this conservative leader is tackling housing, health and economic challen
Woman charged with murder in Queensland house fire tragedy
A 42-year-old woman faces murder charges after a devastating house fire claimed the lives of a mother and her two young sons in Queensland, Australia, in a case that has shocked the local community.
Aussie dad hogtied, strangled in brutal trophy finger murder
Chilling new details emerge about the brutal murder of an Australian father in Queensland, where the killer bound his victim, strangled him and dismembered the body before parading a severed finger as a macabre trophy.
Melbourne machete teens walk free on bail
A Melbourne judge has sparked outrage by granting bail to teenagers accused of multiple machete attacks, admitting locals are 'entitled to be scared' as youth crime crisis deepens.
Children rescued from stolen caravan in police dawn raid
A stolen caravan containing multiple children was dramatically recovered by Queensland police in the affluent Tallai neighbourhood, with four people now facing charges in a shocking case that has stunned residents.
Queensland Indigenous Voice sparks Liberal walkout
Liberal Party members stage dramatic parliamentary walkout over Queensland's proposed Indigenous advisory body, creating political chaos and raising questions about the future of the landmark proposal.
Crocodile invades luxury Queensland resort pool
A terrifying discovery at an exclusive Port Douglas resort has prompted urgent new crocodile warnings for Queensland's tropical north, as a 2.5-metre reptile was found swimming in a luxury pool.
Ben Smee wins Queensland Journalist of the Year award
Guardian Australia's acclaimed reporter Ben Smee has been crowned joint winner of the Queensland Journalist of the Year award for his outstanding investigative work exposing critical environmental and political issues across the state.
Queensland measles outbreak: Urgent health warning issued
Health authorities issue urgent measles alert after confirmed cases across Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Public health warning as infectious disease spreads.
Byron Bay backlash over alcohol restrictions
Exclusive: The idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay is divided as residents fight back against controversial new liquor laws they claim are killing the town's vibrant nightlife and threatening local businesses.
Tradesman tackles bandana-wearing servo thief
A quick-thinking Gold Coast tradesman turned vigilante when he tackled a knife-wielding thief attempting to rob a local service station. The dramatic confrontation, captured on CCTV, shows the moment courage overcame crime.
Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge
The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.
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