Bus driver charged over fatal CBD crash considering plea
A bus driver charged over a horror Brisbane CBD crash that killed a young woman has been pressed by a magistrate for a decision on how he will plead.
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Domestic violence breaches skyrocket swamping Qld courts
Queensland courts were flooded with domestic violence order breaches from across the Easter long weekend, with experts saying public holidays often see a jump in family violence.
Man appears in court on attempted murder charge over car park shooting
A man has faced court after allegedly attempting to kill a man in a hotel car park north of Brisbane.
Disgraced breeder who performed home surgery on dog acquitted of animal cruelty
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Carnival killer who stomped workmate’s skull claims sentence ‘excessive’
A Mareeba show worker who fatally punched, kicked and stomped a workmate’s head over a drunken threat towards his girlfriend has been refused leave to appeal his nine-year sentence.
Legal eagles: Qld’s best lawyers revealed in nationwide search
Brisbane has emerged as a ‘growing hub’ for legal talent in Australia. See the Queensland lawyers who topped the Australia-wide list.
Killer claims he bludgeoned partner’s ex with hammer in ‘self defence’
A convicted murderer has claimed on appeal that he struck his partner’s ex with a hammer in “self defence” – despite originally claiming to have enlisted an unknown man to carry out the deed.
Ex-principal bailed on child-sex offences, weeks after guilty verdict
An ex-school principal and Catholic brother has been granted bail by a Supreme Court judge just two weeks after being convicted by a jury of shocking historical sexual abuse against a child.
Courtroom drama: Murder victim’s brother responds to pen-stabbing charge
A murder victim’s brother, who is accused of stabbing the teen killer with a pen as he was brought into Brisbane’s Supreme Court for sentencing last week, will contest the allegation according to his lawyer.
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