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John Robert Ullman pleaded guilty on Friday in Queensland Supreme Court.

Brisbane doctor jailed for trafficking ‘breathtaking amount’ of drugs

The doctor, who sold the medication to bikie gangs in amounts that required a garbage bag, bought more drugs than pharmacies or hospitals.

  • Rex Martinich

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Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Amanda Camm said the reforms are about protecting victims and holiding perpetrators to account.

‘Critical, overdue’: Police to get on-the-spot protection powers for DV victims

Queensland police are set to be given new powers to target domestic violence offenders and help ease pressure on the overstretched force.

  • Courtney Kruk
Detectives investigating the alleged murder of 49-year-old Crystal Beale in February have released additional CCTV footage from South Brisbane as they continue to seek public assistance. April 4, 2025.

New CCTV from Crystal Beale’s last night alive

“Every detail matters … no matter how small or seemingly insignificant they think it is.”

  • Rosanna Ryan and Cloe Read
Illegal Manchester cigarettes bought in Brisbane.

Brisbane at centre of Queensland’s illegal cigarette boom

“You only have to drive down the street to see vaping stores and tobacco stores popping up all over Queensland,” the health minister said.

  • William Davis
Premier David Crisafulli has defended the Queensland LNP government’s ongoing law and order reforms.

Crisafulli redefines human rights, tells UN to stay out of Queensland

In Wednesday’s heated session of parliament, Premier David Crisafulli defended his government’s law and order reforms.

  • Sean Parnell
Justice Paul Freeburn sentenced Christopher Hili to seven years’ imprisonment and Lee Hili to six years.

Married couple jailed for rape of teen girl after party

The couple was sentenced at the Supreme Court in Brisbane on Tuesday after spending nearly a year in custody following the guilty verdicts.

  • Rex Martinich
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‘Corruption’ and ‘cover up’ alleged amid spat over civil service appointments

‘The gig is up’: More offences to be added to ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws

Rape, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, torture and arson are among the offences to be added in the next tranche of changes.

  • Sean Parnell
Mr Mekonnen was remembered as a “sweet, kind boy”.

‘Gangster bravado and bloodlust’: Men jailed over Brisbane murder

Justice Lincoln Crowley told the 10 defendants they were “cowardly thugs” who had no justification for the park ambush that left a 19-year-old man dead.

  • Rex Martinich
A man has been charged with allegedly attacking a convicted murderer who was appearing in court for sentencing.

Man charged with attacking teenager in courtroom

The teenage convicted murderer was about to be sentenced when allegedly stabbed with a pen before security officers could restore order.

  • Laine Clark
Minister for youth justice and corrective services Laura Gerber with police minister Dan Purdie at the opening of the Wacol Youth Remand Centre on Saturday morning.

Remand centre for young offenders finally opens in Brisbane

The 76-bed Wacol facility, announced under the Palaszczuk government, will reduce the strain on the state’s watchhouses and help youths develop new skills.

  • Courtney Kruk

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