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Aitkenvale woman charged over axe and machete in Townsville
A 21-year-old Aitkenvale woman faces two charges of possessing a knife in a public place after police found an axe and machete in Townsville.
Brisbane driver fined after lift-for-nan excuse over breakdown lane use
A 25-year-old Brisbane driver caught using the breakdown lane near Ipswich blamed a lift for his nan, but tested positive to drugs and was fined.
Man, 45, charged with murder over Maryborough West death
A 45-year-old Maryborough man has been charged with murder after a man, 41, was found dead on Slaughterhouse Road, Maryborough West, on 7 October.
Rockhampton service station robbed at knifepoint on Kent Street
Police are appealing for information after a man armed with a knife robbed a Kent Street service station in Rockhampton on 18 October, taking cash.
Geham: man, 27, charged after dangerous driving on New England Highway
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a white Toyota Landcruiser ute was driven dangerously on the New England Highway at Geham.
Police appeal after North Bundaberg shed break-in on Kolan Street
Police are seeking information after a shed on Kolan Street, North Bundaberg, was broken into and tools and a racing bicycle were stolen.
Atherton police seek owner of green Motorola phone left at station
Atherton police are trying to reunite a green Motorola phone with a broken screen and the initials RJ, found outside the station on 21 October.
Police appeal over Kia Rio and Ford Kuga stolen in Ipswich district
Police are asking for information about a green Kia Rio and a silver Ford Kuga reported stolen in the Ipswich District on 20 October 2026.
Tully police appeal for dashcam vision after woman assaulted on Murray Street
Tully detectives seek dashcam vision and witnesses after a woman in her twenties was sexually assaulted on a Murray Street nature strip on 16 October.
Bundaberg operation fines dozens of drivers over defective vehicles
Bundaberg Police and TMR checked 164 vehicles over four days, issuing 76 defect notices and 53 penalty infringement notices in a defect crackdown.
Missing Bundamba man found safe and well, police say
A man reported missing from Bundamba since 19 October has been located safe and well, Queensland Police Service said, thanking the community for help.
Moreton police charge Sunshine Coast teen with 62 offences under Operation Yankee Tread
A Sunshine Coast teenager faces 62 hooning-related charges under Operation Yankee Tread, with 142 offenders charged since August. Police urge reports.
Two charged after Wooloowin stabbing of Sunnybank Hills man
Two people have been charged over an alleged armed robbery and wounding in Wooloowin that left a 47-year-old Sunnybank Hills man seriously injured.
Redbank Plains learner driver fined $6,077 over unrestrained teens
A 22-year-old learner driver was fined $6,077 and lost 25 demerit points after police found four unrestrained teenagers in her van at Redbank Plains.
Police appeal for help to find missing East Brisbane woman, 68
Police are asking for public help to find Na Hou, 68, missing from Lisburn Street, East Brisbane since 7.15am on 20 October. Quote QP2602075788.
Lakeland woman, 66, charged over alleged Bayside Park assault at Manly
A 66-year-old Lakeland woman has been charged with common assault with a hate crime aggravation over an alleged incident at Manly's Bayside Park.
Morningside man, 19, charged with hate crime over alleged threats to family
A 19-year-old Morningside man has been charged with three counts of threats, serious vilification or hate crime after an alleged incident on 19 October.
Far North police seek stolen vehicles from Cairns, Trinity Beach, Mareeba and Innisfail
Police are asking for help to find four vehicles stolen across the Far North, as 33 vehicles have been reported stolen in the region this month.
Malanda boy, 17, charged over 18 graffiti damage counts across Tablelands
A 17-year-old Malanda boy faces 18 counts of wilful damage by graffiti over incidents in Malanda, Yungaburra and Atherton, police say.
Port Curtis police appeal over damage to traffic lights at highway intersection
Police are seeking information, CCTV or dashcam vision after traffic and street lights were damaged at the Bruce and Burnett Highways intersection, Port Curtis.
Whitsunday police probe boat thefts after Coral Sea teen search
Whitsunday Police are investigating marine vessel thefts after a Coral Sea search for two teens; a Cannonvale boy, 14, and Jubilee Pocket boy, 13, are charged.
Two more men charged over Beenleigh service station armed robbery
A Woodridge man, 33, and a Kingston man, 23, have been charged after a Kingston search warrant in the Beenleigh service station armed robbery probe.
Ipswich District police appeal over six vehicles stolen in October
Police are asking for public help to find six vehicles, including a boat trailer and five cars, reported stolen across the Ipswich District in October.
State Flying Squad charges 14 in Logan deployment, returns puppy
An eight-day State Flying Squad deployment in Logan led to more than 90 charges, including fraud over a German Shepherd puppy, police say.
Police seek missing 14-year-old boy last seen in Nirimba
Police are asking for public help to find a 14-year-old boy missing from Nirimba since 17 October, with concerns for his wellbeing due to a medical condition.
Police seek missing Bundamba man, 18, last seen on Dorsey Crescent
Police are appealing for help to find Alexander Yates, 18, missing from Bundamba since 19 October, with concerns held for his welfare.
Police seek missing 12-year-old boy last seen in Coombabah
Police are asking for the public's help to find a 12-year-old boy missing from Coombabah since Monday afternoon, last seen on Oxley Drive.
Earlville man, 33, missing since Thursday, police appeal for help
Police are asking for help to find Franklin Kepple, 33, who was last seen at a bank on Mulgrave Road, Earlville, on 15 October. Family fear for his welfare.
Man's body found in bushland off Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside
Police are investigating the sudden death of a 48-year-old Chermside man after his body was found in bushland off Kittyhawk Drive on Sunday morning.
Missing Logan Central boy found safe and well, police say
Police have located a boy reported missing from Logan Central since 15 October, who had medical conditions, and thanked the community for its help.
Blackstone bushland assault: man, 41, charged over alleged attack on girl, 13
A 41-year-old Bundamba man has been charged over the alleged assault of a 13-year-old girl in Blackstone bushland on 14 October, police say.
Kedron man, 55, missing since Friday; police concerned for welfare
Police are asking for help to find Eric Weber, 55, missing from Kedron since Friday 16 October, with concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition.
Two men charged with wilful exposure at The Haven, Emu Park
Two men, aged 69 and 59, have been charged with wilful exposure after allegedly walking naked along a beach at The Haven in Emu Park.
Gympie police run Crime Prevention Week events at Bunnings
Gympie police and Volunteers in Policing shared home and vehicle security advice with shoppers during Crime Prevention Week events at Bunnings.
Missing Edmonton woman located safe and well, police say
Police have found a woman reported missing from Edmonton in Cairns on 16 October safe and well, and thanked the community for its help.
Kelso man, 41, suffers head injuries in serious assault on Ruby Round
Police are appealing for information after a 41-year-old Kelso man suffered significant head injuries in a serious assault on Ruby Round on Saturday night.
Two men charged after stolen vehicle crashes in Chermside
Police have charged a Park Ridge man, 19, and a Zillmere man, 22, after multiple crashes involving stolen vehicles in Chermside on Saturday morning.
Ipswich police appeal for help finding five stolen vehicles
Police are asking for public help to find a trailer, Nissan Patrol, Suzuki motorcycle, Ford Ranger and Mazda 6 stolen in the Ipswich District this month.
Operation Lasso nets 22 drink and drug drivers at Glasshouse Mountains
Police tested 1379 drivers on the Bruce Highway at Glasshouse Mountains, with 10 positive breath tests and 12 allegedly drug driving, one at 0.279%.
Ipswich police seek help finding four stolen vehicles
Police are asking for public help to find four vehicles stolen in the Ipswich District this week, including a Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Audi Q7.
Slacks Creek man, 39, charged over alleged pole attack on cars
A 39-year-old Slacks Creek man faces wilful damage and going armed charges after a metal pole allegedly damaged two vehicles on Macarthur Crescent.
Missing Labrador man found safe and well after Brisbane CBD appeal
A man reported missing from Labrador on the Gold Coast has been found safe and well, Queensland Police said, thanking the community for its assistance.
Tugun businesses and cars damaged in early-morning rampage
Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV after 18 businesses and two cars were damaged at Tugun early on 17 October. A 35-year-old man is in custody.
Three arrested over Lansvale shooting; WA woman charged over curry
Three people, including two 17-year-olds, were arrested after shots hit a Lansvale home, and a WA woman was charged over a curry laced with snail pellets.
Ipswich Police urge residents to step up home security this week
Ipswich Police are marking Crime Prevention and Neighbourhood Watch Week with home security tips and a call to join a local Neighbourhood Watch committee.
Two young drivers fined after high-speed offences in Logan District
Police fined a 16-year-old learner and a 20-year-old woman for speeding offences at Logan Reserve and Gleneagle, with licence suspensions imposed.
Wamuran man charged over Margate armed robbery and Kilcoy chase
A 31-year-old Wamuran man has been charged after a knife-point robbery in Margate and a police pursuit that ended near Kilcoy.
Two Beenleigh teens charged over Brisbane and Logan BMW thefts
Two Beenleigh boys, aged 16 and 17, face 18 charges over BMW thefts and break-ins across Brisbane overnight, while police seek a stolen red BMW 220i.
Two men hurt in Burleigh Heads brawl on Goodwin Terrace
Police are investigating after two men, aged 19 and 21, were seriously injured in an altercation at a Goodwin Terrace business in Burleigh Heads.
Burpengary East rider charged after motorbike hits parked car
A 30-year-old Burpengary East man has been charged with five offences after a motorbike struck a parked Chrysler on Avaline Boulevard on Thursday night.
Police seek missing Labrador boy, 16, last seen on Imperial Parade
Police are asking for help to find a 16-year-old boy missing from Labrador since 14 September, with concerns for his wellbeing due to a medical condition.
Caroline Springs home hit by gunfire for third time this year
A Caroline Springs home was sprayed with bullets in an early morning drive-by shooting, the third time it has been targeted this year, leaving neighbours on…
Police seek man over alleged Noosa Heads security guard assault
Police have released an image of a man who may assist inquiries into an alleged assault on two security guards at a Noosa Drive venue on 10 October.
Police appeal for information after Beenleigh service station armed robbery
Police are seeking information after two people armed with what appeared to be a firearm and a sword robbed a Beenleigh service station early on 14 October.
Police seek man over alleged assault at South Brisbane supermarket
Queensland Police have released an image of a man who may help with inquiries into an alleged assault on a supermarket worker on Melbourne Street, South…
Two charged over alleged Ipswich robbery and extortion
A Springfield Lakes woman, 47, and a Strathpine man, 33, are charged after an alleged robbery and extortion at an Ipswich business on Brisbane Street.
Man and woman charged after Manly West arrest over stolen vehicles
A Wynnum West man and woman have been charged after police tracked a stolen Kia Seltos from Tingalpa to a Manly West service station on 13 October.
Three tow truck drivers brawl after Gold Coast crash
A brawl broke out between three tow truck drivers following a crash on the Gold Coast, in a scene that has again put the towing industry in focus.
Former Buddhist monk jailed for 13 years over abuse of six girls
A former Buddhist monk who sexually abused six young girls about 30 years ago has been jailed for 13 years, in a case that reached court decades later.
Newcastle teen charged after car hits Knights fans; Melbourne teens charged
A teenager faces court after a car struck a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights, while two Melbourne teens are charged over an alleged armed robbery spree.
Brisbane woman charged with murder after husband struck by station wagon
A Queensland woman faces a domestic violence murder charge after her husband was allegedly run down by a car outside their family home west of Brisbane.
Four Melbourne people charged over two Sydney shootings
Four people from Melbourne have been charged over two Sydney shootings, and police are investigating whether the group is also linked to the death of an…
Airds teacher accused of helping alleged Sydney 'kill crew'
A school teacher from Airds is the latest person accused in Sydney's escalating gang war, as police make more arrests over the murders of two innocent victims.
Woman charged over newborn's body found in Sydney bin
A woman has been charged after the body of a newborn baby was discovered inside a garbage bin in Sydney's south-west, prompting a police investigation.
Sydney man denied bail over alleged bus abuse of schoolgirl
A Sydney man accused of racially abusing a Muslim schoolgirl on a public bus has been refused bail and remains in custody as the case proceeds.
Learner driver jailed over fatal Brisbane speeding crash
A Brisbane father has been jailed over a fatal high-speed crash, with the court told the learner driver was rushing to work at more than double the speed limit.
Sydney man Joshua MacDonald, 40, killed in suspected gang-linked violence
Joshua MacDonald, 40, has been killed in Sydney amid escalating gang violence, raising fresh alarm about innocent bystanders caught in criminal disputes.
Arsonist in critical condition after Melton tobacco store firebombing
An arsonist is fighting for life after being engulfed in flames during an attempted firebombing of a tobacco store in Melton, Victoria.
Gold Coast man, 23, fined $600 despite 30 bail breaches
A Gold Coast man facing child sex charges has breached bail 30 times — visiting the Ekka and theme parks — yet courts have handed him only a $600 fine.
Four teens charged with murder after fatal house party brawl
Four teenagers have been charged with murder after a 21-year-old man was killed when a brawl erupted at a house party, police say.
Nine shots fired into Altona North home in drive-by shooting
Residents of an Altona North home were asleep when at least nine shots were fired into the property in a brazen drive-by shooting that has shaken the…
Three people stabbed and robbed in machete attacks in Melbourne CBD
Three people were stabbed and robbed in separate machete attacks in central Melbourne, prompting urgent calls for action on inner-city knife crime.
Man admits riding murdered friend's motorbike in 47-year-old Mount Isa case
Reopened inquest into 1978 triple homicide reveals how a stolen motorcycle connects to three deaths that have haunted Queensland for decades.
Daisy Hill woman, 40, charged with murder over death of man, 18
Daisy Hill woman charged with murder following death of 18-year-old man at suburban Brisbane home; police describe the case as 'incredibly tragic'.
Man charged after baby boy drowns at Chatsworth Park, Gympie region
A seven-month-old boy has died following a drowning at a Gympie region park, with a man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death.
Starlink terminals fuel Myanmar online scam empire
Authorities bust smuggling operations moving Starlink terminals into Myanmar, where criminal syndicates run sophisticated global fraud schemes.
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to five rape and assault charges
British actor Russell Brand denies five criminal charges of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court, relating to alleged incidents spanning over two…
Jury hears DNA evidence in Toyah Cordingley murder trial
Overwhelming DNA evidence presented in trial of Rajwinder Singh for 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley at Queensland beach
Sunshine Coast man pleads guilty to strangling wife during psychosis
Man's manslaughter plea in Sunshine Coast hotel killing reveals mental health collapse. Daughter tells court of devastating loss.
Woman accused of daycare hit-and-run murder granted bail in Logan
A woman accused of deliberately running down a mother outside a Daisy Hill daycare has been granted bail, raising community safety concerns in the south Logan…
Teenager sentenced to 100 hours for crash that killed unborn baby
Teen sentenced to 100 hours for Ipswich crash that killed unborn baby and left mother permanently infertile. First test of Sophie's Law in Queensland.
Two charged over death of Gold Coast girl Tiffani Scholten
Murder charges laid in two-year investigation into death of 12-year-old Tiffani Scholten.
Three girls killed in Southport dance class stabbing; riots follow
Three girls killed in stabbing at Southport dance workshop. The tragedy triggers violent riots and anti-Muslim protests across the English seaside town.
Southport stabbing kills two children, wounds nine
A 17-year-old attacked a children's dance class in Southport on Monday, killing two children and wounding nine others in a rampage at a community centre.
Southport teen, 17, charged with three murders after dance class attack
Teen charged with murder after knife attack at Southport dance workshop kills three children.
Two children killed in knife attack at Southport dance class
A knife attack at a children's dance class in Southport, northwest England, has killed two young children and sparked renewed debate over Britain's growing…
Two charged over planned hit-and-run death in Daisy Hill
A young mother was killed in Daisy Hill in an alleged planned hit-and-run. Two people, including the ex-partner, have been charged with murder.
Man, 36, arrested after woman, 28, found dead at Ipswich home
A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a 28-year-old woman was found dead at a home in Ipswich. Police investigating the death as homicide.
Woman in 40s killed in Hervey Bay hit-and-run
A woman in her 40s was killed in a hit-and-run on Boundary Road, Hervey Bay. A 41-year-old man is assisting police with their investigation into the incident.
Manhattan prosecutors to retry Harvey Weinstein after conviction overturned
Prosecutors say they will retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction was overturned.
Kilkivan man, 52, killed in stabbing; police shooting near Gympie
Kilkivan community reels after fatal stabbing and police shooting. A 52-year-old man killed at a rural property near Gympie; second man shot by officers.
Bungalow police declare emergency, cordon four Cairns streets
Police declare emergency in Cairns suburb after shooting, establish exclusion zone. Two detained, third suspect sought while residents ordered indoors.
Woree police officer shoots armed 21-year-old man in Cairns
A Cairns police officer shot a 21-year-old man after he threatened officers with weapons and stole a marked police vehicle.
Two police charged with assault after NRL star Tom Starling cleared
A three-year legal reversal: NRL star Tom Starling was cleared of assaulting police, and now the officers face assault charges in the same restaurant brawl.
Woman, 41, dies at Woodhill property south of Brisbane; murder charge laid
Woman killed at Woodhill farm in alleged domestic violence incident. Her 44-year-old husband charged with murder as authorities investigate the tragedy.
Police shoot 39-year-old man during drug operation at Ilbilbie motel
A 39-year-old man was shot dead by Queensland police during a targeted drug operation near Mackay. Officers fired after he allegedly drew a weapon.
Mother, 57, on trial over son's $100k oxycodone poisoning death
Mother accused of poisoning son for insurance. Prosecutors claim Maree Crabtree, 57, drugged her 26-year-old son to access $100,000 disability payout; sister…
44 arrested, $129M seized in Queensland drug network operation
Police dismantle four drug labs and arrest 44 people in year-long crackdown targeting international syndicates in southeast Queensland.
Paula Abdul files sexual assault lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe
Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe, alleging sexual assault and harassment during their time on two major reality…
Coroner finds Tina Louise Greer, 32, was murdered by partner on Gold Coast
A Gold Coast coroner has found a mother vanished 11 years ago was likely killed by her violent partner, revealing systemic failures by police and support…
Police shoot armed man dead at Bowen motel in north Queensland
A man armed with a cane knife was shot dead by police at a Bowen motel after threatening officers and paramedics during an early-morning disturbance.
Retired Townsville priest David Lancini, 77, charged over abuse
A retired north Queensland priest charged with historical child sex abuse allegations from the late 1960s.
Man dies after suspected shooting at Norman Gardens, Rockhampton
Rockhampton man dies in suspected shooting triggering police investigation. Yeppoon Road closed both directions as authorities appeal for public information.
River search intensifies after man flees police
A man is missing in crocodile-infested waters after fleeing police in Rockhampton. Emergency services search the Fitzroy River as residents watch and wait.
Gold Coast man, 45, charged with 1623 child abuse offences
Man charged with 1623 abuse offences against 91 children at Brisbane and Sydney childcare centres. One of Australia's most serious institutional abuse cases.
Gold Coast man, 45, charged with 1623 child abuse offences
A 45-year-old man has been charged with over 1600 abuse offences against 91 children across Queensland childcare centres spanning 15 years.
Gold Coast man, 45, charged with 1623 child abuse offences
Police across multiple jurisdictions respond to charges against a man accused of 1623 child abuse offences involving 91 children over 15 years.
Gold Coast childcare worker faces 1623 abuse charges in multi-state probe
A childcare worker faces 1623 child abuse charges across multiple states. Police coordination brings together agencies to tackle one of the most serious cases…
Good Samaritan Terry Bishop killed in Bruce Highway pursuit near Gympie
A good Samaritan retiree is killed in a three-vehicle collision after stopping to help a woman in distress during a violent highway pursuit in Queensland.
Good Samaritan's kindness turns tragic in Queensland highway crash
A 25-year-old man charged with three murders after stolen SUV pursuit ended in crash killing retiree, young woman and alpaca farmer on Queensland highway.
Man charged with murder after triple-fatality Bruce Highway crash
A man faces three murder charges after a multi-vehicle crash on Queensland's Bruce Highway that killed three people, including a Good Samaritan.
Two ACT men held over $61m cocaine smuggling plot
Federal police allege an organized criminal network smuggled 247kg of cocaine through a yacht into Queensland, with street value exceeding $61 million.
Two Canberra men arrested over $61m cocaine hidden in Townsville yacht
Two Canberra men charged after 247kg of cocaine worth $61 million discovered hidden in yacht hull at Townsville. AFP alleges sophisticated smuggling network.
Murder charges after highway crash kills three in Queensland
A 25-year-old man faces murder charges after a violent multi-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway claimed three lives, including a Good Samaritan who stopped to…
Murder charges over Sunshine Coast triple-fatality crash
Three people dead after a multi-vehicle collision on the Bruce Highway; sole survivor charged with murder following alleged carjacking and ramming attempt.
Three killed, man charged with murder in Bruce Highway crash
Families express grief and outrage as Queensland man charged with murder in three-vehicle crash that killed three people near Gympie.
Three killed in Queensland highway crash after good Samaritan stops
Retiree fatally struck after stopping to help distressed woman on Queensland highway. Three dead total; man charged with murder over high-speed pursuit.
$61m cocaine seized from yacht in Townsville; two Canberra men arrested
Federal police uncover a quarter-tonne of cocaine worth $61 million hidden in a yacht's hull, leading to arrests of two men from the ACT.
Two Canberra men charged over $61m cocaine haul on Townsville yacht
Two men arrested after 247kg of cocaine worth $61 million hidden in yacht hull. Police say they were part of a coordinated criminal operation spanning…
Man, 68, charged with murder at Rockhampton retirement village
A 68-year-old Rockhampton man has been charged with murder following the death of a 74-year-old woman at an independent living retirement unit in Kawana.
Kawana man, 68, charged with murder of woman, 74, at Rockhampton village
A 68-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 74-year-old woman at Alexandra Garden retirement village in Rockhampton.
Kawana retirement village murder charge raises safety concerns
A 68-year-old Kawana man charged with murdering a 74-year-old woman at a retirement unit is raising safety concerns across Rockhampton's independent living…
Homicide investigation launched after Mount Tamborine man, 37, found dead
Police launch homicide investigation after a father of two was found dead at his Mount Tamborine home with fatal injuries. Public assistance is being sought.
Murder probe after Gold Coast father, 37, found dead at Mount Tamborine
Father of two found dead at Gold Coast home in homicide investigation. Police seek CCTV footage and witnesses from the Mount Tamborine incident.
Mount Tamborine homicide: police seek witnesses after man, 37, found dead
37-year-old father found dead at Mount Tamborine home; police launch homicide investigation and appeal to residents for dashcam and CCTV footage.
Murder investigation after man, 37, found dead at Tamborine Mountain home
A 37-year-old man found dead in his Tamborine Mountain home has sparked a major homicide investigation. Police appeal to residents for CCTV and dashcam footage.
Coroner examines Indigenous man's death after police Taser use
Indigenous man dies after police taser in Queensland. Coroner's inquiry examines complex factors: health conditions, substance use, and police procedures in…
Coroner examines six Taser uses in Indigenous man's custody death
Queensland coroner examines Indigenous man's death after police tasered him six times, raising questions about force, de-escalation and paramedic response.
Toowoomba man tasered six times before death, coroner told
31-year-old Indigenous man tasered six times by Queensland police before fatal cardiac arrest. Pre-inquest conference examines complex medical factors.
Coroner refers two suspects over 1996 Beenleigh crayfish farm death
A Queensland coroner has referred two suspects to prosecutors 27 years after a crayfish farm worker died from a gunshot wound, vindicating the family's murder…
Amber Alert issued after newborn taken from Ipswich Hospital
A day-old infant removed from Ipswich Hospital prompts Amber Alert; police seek white Suzuki Liana with plate 095HI8; urgent public appeal.
Brisbane man Steven Salafia sentenced over gunpoint hostage ordeal
A Brisbane man has been sentenced after holding a woman hostage at gunpoint for hours following rejected romantic advances and a methamphetamine bender.
Steven Anthony Salafia, 31, jailed four years over Brisbane hostage ordeal
Queensland man sentenced for gunpoint hostage ordeal rooted in romantic rejection and drug use. The case reveals patterns in intimate-partner violence.
Hope Island man Michael Hayes, 39, dies after Gold Coast assault
Michael Hayes, 39, died after being struck in the head outside a Gold Coast restaurant. A 24-year-old man has been charged with unlawful striking causing death.
Michael Hayes, 39, dies after punch outside Hope Island bar
A single punch outside a Gold Coast restaurant resulted in death and criminal charges. Understand the incident, the legal case, and why it matters.
Brisbane man, 31, pleads guilty to holding woman hostage at gunpoint
A 31-year-old Brisbane man pleaded guilty to holding a woman hostage for up to five hours at gunpoint following a four-day methamphetamine bender.
Brisbane man, 31, sentenced to four years over gunpoint hostage ordeal
Man sentenced to four years—suspended after 493 days in custody—for holding woman at gunpoint during four-day drug bender.
One punch kills Gold Coast man; 24-year-old charged
A Gold Coast man dies after a single blow outside Sanctuary Cove restaurant. Police charge 24-year-old with unlawful striking causing death.
Riverview man, 63, stabbed to death at Redbank unit near Ipswich
A 63-year-old man died after being stabbed at a residential unit in Ipswich. Here's what happened, the charges, and how the legal process will proceed.
Man charged with murder over fatal Redbank stabbing
A 28-year-old is charged with murder in a fatal stabbing at an Ipswich home. A woman and her 4-year-old son were present during the altercation.
Man, 28, charged with murder after fatal stabbing at Redbank, Ipswich
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 63-year-old was fatally stabbed at an Ipswich residential unit on Saturday.
Man, 28, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Redbank
A 63-year-old man has died following a stabbing in Redbank, Ipswich. A 28-year-old has been charged with murder, threatening violence and drug possession.
Two officers hurt as stolen truck rams patrol car near Toowoomba
Two Queensland police officers are hospitalised with serious injuries after a stolen truck rammed their patrol car in an interception attempt near Toowoomba.
Oakey man, 45, charged with attempted murder after truck rams police
Attempted murder charges laid after police ramming on Darling Downs; Queensland police union mobilises support for injured officers.
Darling Downs reeling after violent attack on police near Toowoomba
Two detectives seriously injured after stolen truck rams police during interception near Toowoomba. Man charged with attempted murder.
Two police hurt as stolen truck rams officers in Darling Downs
Two Queensland police officers were seriously injured when a stolen truck rammed their vehicle near Toowoomba.
Police union condemns truck attack on Queensland detectives
Queensland Police Union warns of incident's impact as two officers recover from violent truck ramming north of Toowoomba. Law enforcement mobilises support.
Four police officers injured as stolen truck rams vehicles near Toowoomba
A stolen truck rammed multiple police vehicles near Toowoomba, injuring four officers including two seriously. The driver was arrested at the scene.
Four police officers injured in stolen truck ramming near Toowoomba
Four Queensland police officers injured when a stolen truck rammed police vehicles during an interception attempt near Toowoomba. Two officers seriously hurt.
Stolen car, three dead: why Queensland's youth crime crisis matters
A triple-fatal Maryborough crash involving a stolen Mercedes has reignited debate over how Queensland handles youth crime. Two 13-year-olds charged.
Maryborough stolen car crash kills three women on Fraser Coast
A stolen Mercedes-Benz crashed in Maryborough, killing three women. The incident raises urgent questions about youth crime in Queensland.
Maryborough crash: three women dead as second teen charged
A second 13-year-old has been charged following a triple fatal crash on Queensland's Fraser Coast after a stolen Mercedes-Benz struck a vehicle within two…
Second boy, 13, charged over stolen car in Maryborough crash
Police charge second 13-year-old in connection with stolen Mercedes-Benz involved in Maryborough crash that killed three women, including nurse Sheree…
Second 13-year-old charged over Maryborough triple-fatal crash
Police charge two 13-year-old boys after a stolen Mercedes kills three women in Maryborough. Driver faces dangerous driving charges; one survivor critical.
Townsville mother pleads guilty to manslaughter of daughter, 3, in hot car
Laura Peverill pleaded guilty to manslaughter after her three-year-old daughter Rylee died in a locked car in Townsville in 2020.
Townsville mother Laura Rose Peverill pleads guilty to manslaughter
A Townsville mother has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her three-year-old daughter, left in a hot car in 2020.
Townsville mother, 32, pleads guilty over daughter's hot car death
A Townsville mother pleads guilty to manslaughter three years after her daughter's death in a parked car, bringing the tragic case toward sentencing.
Teen found dead near party in suspicious Townsville death
Police investigating the suspicious death of 18-year-old Kane Moore found near a party in Townsville. Multiple injuries indicate criminal investigation.
Townsville man, 18, found dead near party venue treated as suspicious
Police investigate the death of an 18-year-old Townsville man found near a party venue, with injuries suggesting suspicious circumstances.
Items from Swanbank landfill search not linked to Lesley Trotter case
Queensland police confirm items found at Ipswich landfill during search for missing teacher Lesley Trotter are unrelated.
Two charged after Yeppoon car stolen with baby in back seat
A car was stolen from a Yeppoon shopping centre with a 4-month-old baby inside. Two people have been charged over the incident in central Queensland.
Two charged over Yeppoon shopping centre car theft with baby inside
Queensland police charge a man and woman after a vehicle with a four-month-old baby inside was allegedly stolen from a Yeppoon shopping centre car park…
Landfill search near Ipswich for Toowong teacher Lesley Trotter intensifies
Police search an Ipswich landfill through 3,000 tonnes of waste hunting for retired teacher Lesley Trotter, missing since 28 March from Toowong, Brisbane.
Brisbane landfill searched for missing teacher Lesley Trotter, 78
Search teams at a Queensland landfill are working to locate missing retired teacher Lesley Trotter, 78, following her disappearance in late March.
Logan Reserve stand-off ends after police negotiate with man, 27
A tense hours-long stand-off in Logan ended peacefully when a 27-year-old suspect surrendered to police. The incident began as a noise complaint.
Logan Reserve standoff: how police negotiation defused armed incident
A multi-hour armed standoff in Logan forced a suburban lockdown Thursday. Police negotiated peacefully with the 27-year-old man until he surrendered.
Baby safe after car stolen from Yeppoon shopping centre
A four-month-old baby was safely recovered after a vehicle was stolen with the child inside from a Yeppoon shopping centre. Two people have been charged.
Baby safe after car stolen with child inside at Yeppoon
A mother's quick thinking saved her four-month-old after a woman stole her car at Yeppoon shopping centre. Two arrested and charged with child abduction.
Four-month-old baby in car stolen from Yeppoon shopping centre
A baby was left in a stolen vehicle at Yeppoon shopping centre. The car hit two people before police caught the suspects. Both face serious charges.
Man, 27, arrested after six-hour armed standoff in Logan Reserve
A 27-year-old arrested after six-hour armed standoff with police in Logan, south of Brisbane. Emergency declaration issued; man surrendered peacefully.
Police end six-hour armed standoff in Logan with peaceful surrender
A 27-year-old armed man ended a six-hour standoff with police in Logan peacefully after patient negotiations.
Logan Reserve six-hour armed stand-off ends with 27-year-old's surrender
Police ended a multi-hour stand-off in Logan after a 27-year-old man surrendered following negotiations. No injuries reported.
Two Gold Coast men charged with torture over 45-minute attack on woman
Two men charged with torture after allegedly attacking a woman with hammer and knife in a Surfers Paradise unit. What these charges mean.
Two men face torture charges over Surfers Paradise unit attack, Gold Coast
Two men face torture charges after a 45-minute assault on a 34-year-old woman in Surfers Paradise. Her escape led to swift arrests.
Man allegedly ties up protected ibis at Eastwood station, then flees
Police seek witnesses after a man allegedly abused a protected ibis at Eastwood Railway Station. Community intervention saved the bird.
Jury retires in Rockhampton house fire murder trial
A jury is deliberating in the trial of a man accused of murdering another in a 2019 house fire in Central Queensland.
Bundaberg beach rollover leaves woman, 23, in coma in Brisbane hospital
A 23-year-old remains in critical condition after a car crash at Bundaberg beach, as a man faces court charges over a 24-hour rampage.