‘High risk’ teen sex predator breaks into Qld home, molests girl, 10
A dangerous young wannabe rapist was already on probation when he broke into a family’s home and molested their sleeping daughter. But a judge has given him another chance.
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‘Dignified farewell’ fundraiser for little Sophia’s murderer mum
A controversial campaign to help fund a funeral for Lauren Flanigan who died in jail after stabbing her three-year-old daughter to death and a public campaign on “systemic failures” has raised thousands.
Pregnant woman’s long wait for a psychologist after double tragedy
A grieving young mother-to-be devastated by the loss of her brother and then her partner within weeks of each other has been waiting months for a psychologist appointment in Qld’s strained mental health system.
Unmarked police car catches hoon in action
A revved-up Warwick man’s skid show on a busy highway was captured by an unmarked police car, a court has been told. Details.
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Secret police wire tap that exposed gang’s alleged kingpins
Shocking details of a notorious gang’s alleged operations – including “recruiting children” and using an altered vehicle to transport drugs and cash – have been heard in court.
Ratepayers face $700k bill to replace George Christensen
Voter-fatigued Mackay residents will be asked to fill out their fourth ballot in just over 12 months after a former MP created the need for his second by-election, at a staggering cost to ratepayers.
Major southwest Qld retail centre hits market with a full house
A popular retail centre in the Rose City has hit the market after a major transformation, with plans for expansion.
Revealed: Qld’s kidnap hotspots, as abduction cases on the rise
Fresh crime data shows a rise in kidnappings across Queensland, with rural communities such as Mount Isa leading the state in abduction rates.
Bombshell court ruling hands violent teen thugs a clean record
Kid crims who invade Queensland homes armed and attack residents with knives in “heinous” acts should not have convictions recorded against them, the state’s highest court has ruled. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Can’t live in the past’: Victim’s heartbreaking texts to sister before sudden death
The family of a 21-year-old Qld man have shared some of the last words they said to each other before his shock death.
‘I’ll shoot you and burn the house down’: Musterer’s violent rampage
A musterer who assaulted his parents at their Queensland home before assaulting police had suffered a brain injury after being kicked in the head by a bull, a court has heard.
Cause of rocket delay revealed – and no, it wasn’t this cheeky cockatoo
Internal investigations have revealed what caused a Queensland rocket launch delay after a cockatoo pictured nibbling on parts became a suspect.
Man in custody over violent robbery of Glitter Strip tourists
A 20-year-old Currumbin Waters man, facing charges relating to the violent robbery of two Surfers Paradise tourists, did not apply for bail when the matter appeared in court. Read the latest on what we know.
Council loses two-year court fight over disability housing
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling and rejected Redland Council’s arguments, approving units for disabled housing to be built in Cleveland.
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