Qld youth sentencing Bill faces crucial parliament vote this week
Queensland’s parliament will debate whether serious juvenile offenders should face adult sentences this week, following strong community calls for tougher laws.
Queensland’s parliament will debate whether serious juvenile offenders should face adult sentences this week, following strong community calls for tougher laws.
A Queensland teacher who sent explicit messages and images to a former student has been banned from reapplying for registration until 2026 after a tribunal ruling.
A convicted child sexual offender who failed to report repeated contact with a 17-year-old girl while working as a DoorDash driver has walked free from court after being sentenced to parole.
An SEQ doctor has accused medical imaging bulk-billing clinics of breaching Medicare rules by billing for scans without emailing reports to referring doctors, risking patient safety.
Former Cleveland High student Caelan McCarthy stars in The Narrow Road to the Deep North. He’s now studying a three-year musical theatre course at Griffith University. The university’s Creative Arts Open Day – featuring film, art and musical theatre is on Sunday, May 18 at South Bank.
Riverview’s longest-serving doctor and a beloved figure in Ipswich, Dr Harry Ratnam OAM, has died suddenly at 74, leaving a legacy of care and compassion.
A state-approved high-rise overlooking Moreton Bay has been axed after fierce opposition from the Crisafulli government, triggering a heated political fight over housing planning powers.
Aged care providers are warning they’re not prepared for a looming reform rollout, with a deadline of July 1, citing a lack of training, finalised rules, and official government guidance.
Queenslanders are set to be given a rare opportunity to own a piece of the state’s history, when a beloved bayside venue and local heritage-listed landmark goes to auction.
He loves sitting on his Mustang and eating with his paws — now Bluey, Queensland’s oldest rescue moggy, has turned 21.
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