‘No victory to be had’: Prosecutor attacks belief child would rise after death
The prosecution has wrapped up a marathon opening statement at the landmark trial of 14 people over the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs.
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Religious group leader’s chilling text as little girl suffered in agony
A religious group is on trial accused of withdrawing eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs’ insulin, believing God would save her. The little girl suffered for days before dying.
Cyclist accused of keying cars hides in court, ditches bike in bid to dodge media
The cyclist accused of keying parked cars in four Brisbane suburbs across eight months, has hidden inside court for four hours before sprinting from the building in an attempt to avoid the media.
Scam middle man jailed for six months, faces deportation
A man involved in a scam that took more than $100,000 from seven Queensland residents, some of them elderly, has been jailed and is likely to lose his visa.
Full list: Most ‘over funded’ private schools set for $1bn handout
New data reveals Queensland private schools catering for the state’s richest families will receive a combined $1.05bn in federal cash. SEE THE FULL LIST
Chilling online danger we are all clueless about
Parents have been issued a chilling warning – we are “clueless” to the real dangers online.
Premier apologises to parents over embarrassing bureaucratic blunder
Furious parents are urging the government to give a guarantee that East Brisbane State School will not need to vacate it’s current site after a departmental blunder gave them false hope.
Stunning Brisbane historic home reopens after $6.6m restoration
A 178-year-old heritage-listed home with one of the best views in Brisbane will reopen this weekend after more than four years closed due to the pandemic and conservation works. WATCH THE VIDEO
Dinner call: Church group’s unusual demands in trial over girl’s death by prayer
Members of a hardline religious group accused of the homicide of a little girl have issued a series of unusual demands ahead of their Supreme Court trial.
Suspended teachers, principals costing taxpayers $5m a year
Forty teachers and principals are on paid suspensions due to ongoing disciplinary matters at a cost to Queensland taxpayers of up to $4.9m in annual wages. SEE THE FIGURES
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