Mum-of-three jailed for stealing benefits from disabled pensioner
A woman has been jailed for fraudulently claiming more than $80,000 in benefits meant for a disability support pensioner over three-and-a-half years.
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‘Double standards’: Lawyer for accused Russian spy couple slams AFP
A lawyer for a Russian-born couple who are the first in Australia to be charged with espionage offences, has criticised the Federal Police for “double standards”.
Inside rocking Gabba as fans revel on action packed day two
After losing nearly the whole first day to rain, fans made up for lost time on day two with the Gabba rocking on an eventful day.
Banned NDIS provider allegedly still operating faces $300k fine
A Queensland NDIS provider has been raided over allegations it was still operating despite being banned in 2022, with the owner facing a $300,000 fine and Federal Court injunction.
‘Entirely unfounded’: Suspended anti-vax doctor wins marathon legal fight
An anti-vax doctor whose professional licence was suspended more than two years ago has won his legal challenge against the medical industry regulators.
Named: First Qld man to be charged with vilification over alleged anti-Semitic sign
Counter terrorism detectives have raided a Brisbane home and charged a man over an alleged anti-Semitic sign in his window, making him the first Queensland person to face charges under new legislation.
Unqualified Airtasker lawyer jailed again for contempt of court
An unqualified lawyer jailed for falsely advertising on Airtasker is back behind bars for contempt after breaching a legal agreement with a Supreme Court judge.
Killer heat: Collapses, evictions as Vegas royalty rock Brisbane
US rock royalty The Killers have celebrated exactly 20 years since their first visit to Brisbane, but the sellout show wasn’t without a few issues.
Veteran barrister’s legal licence gone for good
A bankrupt veteran Queensland barrister awaiting trial on a corruption charge related to former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has lost the battle to get his legal licence back, with a scathing judgment handed down.
Croc-feeding influencer’s $3k fine over Qld Health computer breach
A travel influencer who attracted headlines after she posted about feeding a 4-metre crocodile has avoided jail after pleading guilty to fraud and accessing a private computer while working for Queensland Health.
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