‘Under cover of Alfred’: A-G accused of low blow to crime victims
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has been accused of axing a victims of crime group while attention was on Cyclone Alfred.
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Body in concrete: What jury wasn’t told as ‘vile, evil creatures’ jailed
Two “vile and evil” men have been jailed for life for the murder of a father whose body they dumped in a pit that was concreted over.
Huge fire rips through dump north of Brisbane
Multiple fire crews have worked to bring a blaze under control at a rubbish dump in City of Moreton Bay.
Calls to scrap NAPLAN after ‘psychological’ impacts of ex-TC Alfred
The Queensland Teachers Union is calling for the abolition of NAPLAN because of the impact on students impacted by the recent weather event. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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Green light win for twin tower project
Walker Corporation wins approval to develop residential twin towers in Maroochydore City Centre, Australia’s largest greenfield CBD.
Struhs sentencing delayed as Elizabeth’s killers reject legal help
The religious hardliners who killed a little girl taken off lifesaving insulin as a test of faith have ruled out obtaining lawyers ahead of sentencing, which could occur later this week.
TikTok company ghosts influencer in $100k giveaway promotion collapse
A Queensland-based TikTok influencer company that gave away cash, cars and partnered with celebrity content creators is facing a $100k collapse following a failed giveaway promotion.
Wife’s anguish after popular street artist’s shock death
The family of a much-loved Queensland artist who died from a sudden heart attack soon after a devastating workplace incident has spoken of their grief as they adjust to life without their ‘best mate’.
Cockpit capers: Escort agency’s mile high escape with gigolo pilot
A major Australian male escort agency has expanded into Queensland to offer women experiences including romantic flights to the Whitsundays with a pilot who doubles as a gigolo, a $21k “ultimate pleasure week” and a Pierce Brosnan lookalike.
Controversial homeless camp to be wiped out
Residents camping surrounded by human waste and drug paraphernalia at a Moreton Bay beauty spot have been given seven days to vacate before it…
Police seize more than $200,000 worth of stolen tools, vehicles
The raid uncovered a trove of expensive powers tools, several vehicles and a caravan that had all been allegedly stolen in recent months.
‘Miss Purr’ not at work after widespread backlash
A teacher who referred to themselves as a cat, asked students to call them “Miss Purr”, hissed and licked the back of their hands is no longer working at the school after widespread condemnation.
The big music festivals set to come back in 2025
The past few years have been known for the days the music died. But things are looking a whole lot brighter with the return of some big festivals to give fans something to sing and dance about.
REVEALED: 36yo Norman Gardens man victim of Bruce Hway fatal
The victim of an horrific truck vs car crash on the Bruce Highway, south of Rockhampton, on Monday has been revealed as a 36-year-old from the suburb of Norman Gardens. UPDATE, VIDEO
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