
Accused rapist’s identity suppressed before new Qld law
A high-profile man accused of rape has been granted interim name suppression on the eve of new Queensland laws that permit identification....

Apprentice tradie dies after construction site fall
A construction union has renewed demands for a safety overhaul in Queensland after a teenager became the second worker to die at...

Tesla battery fire expected to burn for days
A Tesla battery fire at one of Queensland’s first large-scale battery storage sites could burn for days, as authorities warn nearby residents...

Queensland ambulance ramping soars to record high
Ambulance ramping has soared to record highs, with paramedics wasting thousands of hours outside Queensland hospitals. Documents tabled in state parliament reveal the...

Police dogs track fatal crash driver to Brisbane stormwater drain
A man has been cornered in a stormwater drain after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that killed an elderly woman...

Catastrophic fire threat issued for part of NT
Northern Territory emergency services are braced for catastrophic fire conditions with a total fire ban for the Barkly region. A total fire...

Human rights advocates demand end to strip searches
Strip searches of female prisoners cause them to feel “violated, demeaned and dehumanised”, say rights advocates calling for an end to the practice....

Urban sprawl providing dire threat to koala habitats
Koalas are under increasing pressure as south-east Queensland grapples with a housing crisis and predicted population explosion of 2.2 million people. The...

Gold Coast councillor to plead not guilty to murder
A Gold Coast city councillor accused of murdering his mother’s partner on the Queensland glitter strip will plead not guilty amid claims...

Angry midwives to rally at parliament for funding
Midwives from across the state will march on Queensland parliament to highlight unsafe conditions and call for immediate funding. Regional midwives frustrated...