Child murderer found dead in jail
A man sentenced to life behind bars for killing a foster child in his care has been found dead in his Queensland jail cell.
Courts & Law
Dutton target of alleged drone terror plot
The opposition leader was allegedly the target of an elite private school student’s plan to use a drone in an attack on his Queensland property.
Palaszczuk’s partner faces inquest after death
Surgery performed by Annastacia Palaszczuk’s partner will be at the centre of an inquest into the death of a grandmother, just days after her gastric bypass surgery.
Dying 11yo boy thought to be drunk: court
A boy dying from a snake bite was believed to be drunk or concussed, with another boy claiming he had “stolen some beers”, a coroner’s court has been told.
Aussie mum suspected murdered overseas
Australian Federal Police officers travelled to Bangladesh amid a probe into the suspected murder of a young Queensland mother.
‘Smell of victory’: Donkey Kong champ’s boast
A judge has ruled that an American gaming personality and former Donkey Kong champion has been defamed by an Australian YouTuber.
Gut-wrenching story behind grinning twins
These twin brothers were born identical – but now one is two inches shorter and facing an unfathomable ultimatum due to a “horror” hospital ordeal.
Bombshell update in body in wall case
Police have revealed a bombshell update in their investigation into the alleged murder of a woman whose body was found wrapped and buried behind a besser block wall.
Mum’s TikToks before alleged child murder
The case against a mum charged with the murder of her young daughter after posting TikToks is facing another delay.
Elite school grad’s horror road act
A former elite private school student killed an elderly woman in a horrific car crash before being cornered in a muddy drain by police.
D-Day set for accused baby killer couple
A couple charged with the murder of their infant son, who was allegedly found with “significant” injuries, have answered to their charges at court.
Nephew’s vile act after uncle’s murder
A convicted killer who murdered his rich uncle, dismembering his body and dumping the remains in bushland, has suffered a major court setback.
Surgeon fined over Nazi penis pic
A surgeon has been reprimanded and fined after sharing a photo of a comatose patient’s penis, which was tattooed with a swastika.
Bizarre reason for Block star’s assault
Ex-reality TV star Suzi Taylor has escaped jail time following a bizarre confrontation that ended in her leaving the scene on an e-scooter.
Update in ride-on mower murder case
A court has been told of a possible delay in the case against an air force pilot charged with his wife’s murder following a ride-on mower “accident”.
Female teacher’s vile request to 12yo
A teacher’s years-long sexual abuse of a 12-year-old, where she encouraged the child to “watch porn” to learn about sex, has been revealed. WARNING: CONFRONTING
Jury in 24yo’s murder trial ‘deadlocked’
The man charged with murdering a 24-year-old woman on a Queensland beach will face the prospect of a retrial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
Twist after baby left to die in drug binge
A huge development in the case against a man accused of causing the death of an eight-month-old baby has emerged moments before his trial was due to start.
Man’s horrifying act in popular mall
A ‘menace’ serving a hefty jail term for stabbing a complete stranger in a popular tourist mall has suffered a huge blow in his bid to overturn the ‘unreasonable’ verdict.
Where are the hotspots? What are the solutions? Qld youth crime explained
A youth crime crisis is gripping the state – so what can we do about it? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Update as Lehrmann dumps legal team
A new delay has emerged in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape case just days after the former political staffer dumped his legal team.
‘Planned’: Chilling detail in fatal park brawl
A judge has delivered a verdict in the case of 12 men on trial for the murder of a teenager in a “planned” and bloody public park brawl.
‘Rain hell’: Lehrmann’s shock rape case move
Bruce Lehrmann has made a shock move ahead of a pending criminal trial in Toowoomba, where he is set to defend two counts of rape.
Child-killing cult leader’s sickening outburst
Explosive footage captured a killer cult leader’s defiant outburst to police after the fringe Christian sect fatally withdrew an 8yo girl’s insulin for God to “heal” her.
Plea for help in alleged child sex abuse case
Police say they would like to speak to this man in relation to alleged child sex abuse offences on the Gold Coast.
Chilling texts as girl ‘minutes’ from death
The bone-chilling exchanges between a faith-healing cult leader and the mother of a young girl who was “minutes” from death have been revealed.
‘Rape porn’ detail rocks Aussie murder trial
A man who shared intimate relationship with murder victim Toyah Cordingley has admitted viewing “murder porn” and “rape porn”.
Father reveals moment he dug up daughter
The father of a 24-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered has told a court of the horrific moment he found her body buried in the sand at a beach.
‘Justice’: Sister speaks as killer cult jailed
The sister of a young girl killed by religious fanatics who believed God would “heal” her diabetic condition has paid a sombre tribute outside court.
Builder paid boat workers in meth: court
A builder supplied drugs to contractors working on his houseboat – taking the price of the drugs out of their remuneration.
‘No hope’: 24yo may have been buried alive
A jury is hearing horrific details aout the death of Toyah Cordingley — a 24-year-old from Queensland.
‘Weird’: Key feature of Taipan kit reviewed
A key piece of software for pilots of Taipan helicopters had been under scrutiny for several years before a crash that killed four soldiers, inquiry told.
Fatal army crash: ‘Something’s gone wrong’
Soldiers on a helicopter exercise that killed four colleagues had to be subpoenaed to speak to investigators, an inquest has been told.
‘No right’: Sister’s anguish over girl’s death
She spoke ahead of the sentencing for the members of a cult-like religious circle after they were found guilty of manslaughter.
Farmer’s next move after raping backpacker
A farmer jailed for raping a British backpacker claims the pair had a “transactional” agreement regarding sex.
Ex-LNP candidate on grooming charge
A man who once ran for Brisbane City Council as an LNP candidate before being disendorsed is facing a grooming charge.
Moment cops drag shirtless man from bed
Dramatic footage shows the moment a shirtless man was arrested inside his caravan over a string of alleged offences against children.
TikTok mum’s ‘bald-faced lie’: court
An Aussie influencer charged with drugging and harming her child for online clout had allegedly gone against doctors’ wishes, a court has been told.
‘Red flags’ before young girl left to die
Serious questions have been raised about child safety authorities in the years before a young girl died.
Inquest to be held into child’s cult death
A coronial inquest will be held into the death of a young girl who was left to die by her parents and members of a killer cult who took away her insulin.
Basketball coach ‘groomed’ child, police
A 67-year-old basketball coach was arrested at a suburban home after a report was made to police, alleging historical sexual assaults.
‘Horrific’: Woman allegedly tortured girl
Police will allege a woman tortured and harmed a four-year-old girl over an extended period of time, and attempted to conceal the abuse by constantly moving homes.
Island getaway’s $28m staff shame
Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.
Man killed ex with ‘delusional regard’: court
A man who killed his estranged wife while the pair were celebrating a friend’s birthday weekend was “determined she would die”.
Man killed ex with ‘delusional regard’: court
A man who killed his estranged wife while the pair were celebrating a friend’s birthday weekend was “determined she would die”.
‘Happy for her’: Remorseless dad’s police tape
Chilling never-before-seen footage of a father who killed his daughter by taking away her insulin has emerged, where he tells police moments after the child’s death he is “happy” for her.
Moment killer dad baptised into cult
The moment a father was baptised into a fringe religious circle in the months before he caused the death of his daughter by withdrawing her insulin has been revealed.
Bombshell verdict in killer cult trial
A judge has returned a bombshell verdict in the trial of 14 members of a cult-like religious circle who were accused of killing an eight-year-old girl.
Chilling look inside Aussie ‘house of horrors’
For the first time, never-before-seen images from inside the home where Elizabeth Struhs suffered and died have been released.
Tiktok mum allegedly seen drugging kid on CCTV
An Aussie social media influencer accused of drugging her own baby and fundraising online to cover medical bills has learned whether her bail bid was successful.
TikTok mum allegedly drugged sick child
An Aussie social media influencer charged with torture allegedly went to great lengths to give her child unauthorised medication despite it causing the child to get seriously sick.
Shock details after 9yo’s alleged murder
A nine-year-old boy allegedly murdered at a regional property – with police revealing he allegedly suffered “blunt-force trauma” has been named.
Ex-LNP candidate on grooming charges
A former LNP candidate for the local government election has been charged with child exploitation and grooming offences.
Infant dies after horror call-out
A two-month-old has died after being rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at a regional property.
Huge move in Lehrmann rape trial
Former parliamentary staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who will be standing trial for rape in Toowoomba, has indicated he’d prefer to face a judge-alone trial.
Inquiry launched into monster pedo
A major review has been launched into the Blue Card system to find out how monster pedo Ashley Griffith was able to work in childcare undetected for so long.
‘Agitated’ man allegedly shoots cop
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer and a man were allegedly shot during an altercation.
Moment cops find teens hiding in cupboards
Bizarre footage has captured the moment police pull several teenagers from their hiding spots and charge them over an alleged crime spree.
Twist in footage of man ramming e-bike boy
Police have explained why a man will not be charged for ramming a 12-year-old boy off an electric bike with his car.
Man shot in head in ‘targeted’ attack: cops
A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot a man in the head before fleeing the scene on an e-scooter.
Man charged after woman allegedly set alight
A man will front court over the alleged attempted murder of a woman who was set alight in a home south of Brisbane.
Three charged after hours-long police chase
Two men and a 15-year-old boy have been charged after allegedly trying to evade police in a stolen car.
Update for celeb accused of poisoning child
A lawyer for an Australian social media influencer accused of poisoning her one-year-old daughter for online clout has flagged fears for his client’s safety in custody.
Mum charged with drugging 1yo baby
A high-profile mum has been charged after she allegedly gave her one-year-old child “unauthorised” medication to gain online followers and donations.
Stabbed Coles worker’s family breaks silence
There’s been an update on the condition of the woman allegedly stabbed by a teenager while working at a Coles supermarket.
Woman charged with vile act to toddler
A high-profile woman has been charged with torture after allegedly drugging a toddler with unauthorised medication and exploiting the child on social media.
Australia’s worst pedo’s next move
A monster childcare pedophile who abused young girls over a decade and faced 307 charges isn’t finished with the courts just yet.
New detail before alleged Coles stabbing
A 13-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a Coles employee inside the supermarket was seen doing a strange act just hours earlier.
Astonishing move in 7 star’s abuse case
A magistrate has thrown out abuse-related charges against a Channel 7 star at the tail end of a lengthy committal hearing.
Crucial CCTV after 23yo shot in street
Lawyers for two brothers who allegedly fatally shot a woman in the street before fleeing interstate have revealed their next step in court.
Man fighting for life after alleged shooting
A man is fighting for life in hospital after he was allegedly shot in the chest at a suburban address.
Chilling reason diabetic girl left to die
Two years after an eight-year-old girl was found dead in her family’s home, the church members accused of causing her death broke their silence.
Man dead after kidnapping and torture, cops
A 31-year-man man is facing a string of charges after he allegedly kidnapped, tortured and killed a man during an extortion and robbery attempt.
Alleged killer helped by religious groups: cops
A man charged over the cold case murder of his former partner has fronted court, with police alleging he received help while at large.
Man charged over alleged cold case murder
The first pictures of a man at the centre of an alleged cold case murder 30 years ago arriving in Queensland have been revealed.
Brothers make bombshell claim in case
A lawyer for one of the men charged with the shooting murder of a young woman has made a bombshell claim following a court appearance.
Major update after teen jailed for horror fatal
There’s been a new development in the case of a teen who was behind the wheel of a stolen car that caused a horror crash, claiming three lives.
Woman punched in the face on walking track
A teenager has been charged with intent to commit sexual assault after he allegedly attacked a woman while she was walking her dog on a popular track.
Horror claim about woman’s fatal assault
More details about a man charged with assaulting his partner – leading to her death in hospital on Christmas Eve – have been outlined in court documents.
Neighbour breaks silence on cold case arrest
A neighbour of a man alleged to have been using a false name before he was charged with a cold case murder has shared new details on the man she knew as ‘David’.
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