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David Crisafulli has prioritised changes to youth crime laws since winning power.

Tough-on-crime ‘myth’ won’t stop youth offending, say experts

To effectively combat youth crime, governments need to tackle the problem at its root instead of making reactive law changes, experts say.

  • Tara Cosoleto

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A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a Coles worker at Yamanto Central shopping centre.

Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder over supermarket stabbing

The boy acted alone when he allegedly stabbed a female Coles worker in an “abhorrent” random attack, police say.

  • Cloe Read
As part of the proposed changes, prisoners – who can be more at risk of discrimination – would be given a faster and more flexible complaints process.

Double-murderer in High Court bid to overturn ‘no body, no parole’ laws

Several state governments have joined forces to defend the laws, which prevent killers from parole until they reveal the location of their victim’s remains. 

  • Cloe Read
The Star Gold Coast casino.

Lonely ‘problem gambler’ allowed back on casino floor

A Gold Coast woman who lost $30K in nine months has won the right to continue gambling at Queensland casinos, despite spending “excessive” time at the Star.

  • Cameron Atfield
Michale Chandler, 29, Kelsie Davies, 17, and Sheree Robertson, 52, were killed in a crash at Maryborough. (Supplied)

‘Nailed it’: Crisafulli backs bid to appeal against two sentences

Premier David Crisafulli said the sentences would have been harsher under the LNP, but “we owe it to those families, and to every Queenslander, to put up a fight”.

  • Savannah Meacham
The woman died in Sunshine Coast University Hospital on December 23.

Woman ‘struck with axe handle’ before death, partner charged

A man has appeared in court for the first time in relation to an alleged domestic violence incident on the Sunshine Coast before Christmas.

  • Rex Martinich
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The Queensland government is set to wind back the state’s drug diversion program, despite it having the support of police and health groups.

Thousands more face prosecution under LNP’s crackdown on drug use

The number of people given a warning or ordered to undergo treatment for drugs soared in the final months of the Labor government. The LNP will not be so “soft”.

  • Sean Parnell
Three soldiers are alleged to have been part of a cocaine trafficking ring.

Three Australian soldiers charged with drug trafficking offences

Investigators intercepted cash sent through the mail which the three men allegedly intended to use to purchase and resell cocaine at a profit.

  • Angus Dalton
The real Molly the magpie with Peggy the Staffy.

‘We made an error’: Wrong call puts Molly the magpie’s future in doubt

Queensland’s Environment Department made a mistake in how it decided to allow a Gold Coast couple to keep a magpie they made into a social media star, a court has found.

  • Sean Parnell
Grandmother Vyleen White, 70, was stabbed to death in front of her granddaughter.

Teen accused of gran’s murder at shopping centre to face hearing

The teenager faces more months behind bars before a magistrate decides if he will stand trial.

  • Rex Martinich

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