Frustrated police taunted by “untouchable” car thieves protected by a no-chase policy have called for change that’s been echoed by a Queensland victim of crime who had two vehicles ripped off in just six weeks.
New research has found 87 per cent of Queensland Police are suffering extreme burnout, with the bulk of that pain resulting from the weight of domestic violence investigations and the red tape that has bound our officers’ hands.
Armed with two long lists full of what they say will be cut if the LNP is elected, two Labor MPs have called out “dodgy” David Crisafulli, saying he hasn’t given enough details on how the party will fund their promises.
A chronically ill Brisbane woman has put aside her own pain to help solve a mental health crisis, triggered by climate doom, sweeping over Queensland’s youth.
Police are urging anyone with knowledge of drink spiking to speak up as the investigation into the alleged drugging and sexual assault of Keppel MP Brittany Lauga moves forward.
A six-decade relationship that started when two teenagers met at a show ball has not slowed even as one battles dementia.
A small but vocal group of petitioners in a Queensland city want their local council to remove children’s books containing what they describe as “pornographic” material, singling out sex-ed books with queer themes.
High-profile hotel developer Michael Malouf and Sass and Bide founder have reportedly picked up a prized stretch of beachfront land at Noosa for $16.2m after a bitter legal battle.
Mackay woman Dawn Deakin had only just got home and there was a knock on the door. Suddenly her world would never be the same again. And now she’s fighting to see it doesn’t happen to others.
Queensland Hydro revealed for the first time the scale of the world’s largest pumped hydro operation, but does the project have a shelf life beyond the October elections? DETAILS.
Workplace Health and Safety investigators are on scene inspecting a charter fishing boat after a man suffered horror facial burns following an explosion below deck. LATEST
The daughter of a beloved and well-known business owner who was brutally assaulted in his home has urged the public to help police find the people responsible for his death. TRIBUTES
Sunshine Coast ratepayers will foot a $7500 bill for Rosanna Natoli’s French accommodation while she is in Paris for the Olympics. Here’s what our readers think + have your say.
A tradie has been cleared by a jury of “grabbing” and raping a young family friend as she got out of a hot tub during her birthday celebrations.
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