Expanded definition of murder fails short on first big test
A criminal law expert has explained why a father was found not guilty of murder despite withholding insulin that his daughter needed to keep her Type 1 diabetes in check.
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Crisafulli steadfast in pussyfooting around ‘adult time’ for teen rapists
The Crisafulli Government is a step closer to making the next raft of changes to the Youth Justice Act, however Queenslanders are no closer to getting confirmation that the changes will include harsher sentences for juvenile rapists.
Local family buy into $80m Queensland cattle station
A substantial part of an iconic 15,976ha cattle station has changed hands after hitting the market for the first time in 109 years. See the details.
‘Always smiled’: Elizabeth Struhs remembered as brave and cheeky
Elizabeth Struhs was a cheeky, caring and clever young girl who dreamt of becoming a doctor. It was a future robbed from her by her parents and their misguided belief that only God could heal.
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Tiny baby’s death: Questions new Child Safety Minister won’t answer
Queensland’s new Child Safety Minister will not commit to a review and has dodged questions about the shocking death of a two-month-old girl, born to an at-risk teen and at the home of long-term foster carers when ambulances were called.
Goose killed in hit and run by Hilux driver
Pet rescue volunteers are outraged after witnessing what they believe was a driver deliberating running down a goose which died in their arms.
Brother’s emotional tribute ahead of funeral for ‘devoted, loving’ mum
An emotional brother has paid tribute to his loving sister following her unexpected death that sparked a police investigation near Mackay, and ahead of the mother-of-two’s Sunshine Coast funeral.
Inside new mission to return dilapidated Qld resorts to glory days
A Queensland MP and mayor are Japan-bound for face-to-face talks with the Iwasaki boss over stalled plans for the once-grand Capricorn Resort with a stop also planned in China over the future of another Great Barrier Reef gem.
Bogie triple killer accused case reaches supreme court
The case against an alleged triple killer accused of gunning down three family members will take its next step, the same day he learns the result of a part heard bail application.
Man who allegedly set fire to $1.8m home facing fresh charges
A young man accused of ransacking and setting fire to a $1.8m home and stealing a rural fire truck is back behind bars in a move which left his lawyer scrambling.
Guns, coke, cash allegedly seized at hostel in bikie crackdown
A man has faced court after police allegedly seized weapons, drugs and $20,000 cash during a joint AFP and Queensland Police raid on a Sunshine Coast backpacker hostel.
Slow-moving grass fire heading up Toowoomba Range
Queensland Fire Department crews and Toowoomba Regional Council staff are working to stop a fire burning near Table Top Mountain.
Aussie family snaps up major Queensland cropping farm
A 3400ha farm near Emerald is back in Australian hands after it and a huge water portfolio were sold to separate buyers for more than $44 million. See the details.
‘Reeling’: Mate’s shock after dad found guilty of killing daughter
All 14 people charged over the 2022 death of Elizabeth Struhs have been found guilty of manslaughter, but questions remain about how a loving father could watch his daughter die.
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