Locals are begging for answers after a mother was killed on a busy Sunshine Coast road a week before another crash on the same stretch left three people fighting for life, as police reveal the reason why the road is so deadly. SEE OUR DRONE VIEW
A rescue group is seeking help after a puppy was found on the side of a Queensland motorway with a slashed throat, following a “deliberate” act. WARNING: Distressing
The increasingly desperate family of Jack McLennan continues to search for the 27-year-old, as police say there is ‘nothing suspicious’ despite the addition of the CIB and homicide unit to the investigation.
Queensland’s union boss is concerned there might not be a police force in 10 years, if the next government fails to make crucial steps to fix frontline officers’ overwhelming domestic violence workload.
“Couldn’t run a bath …” Many in Queensland have taken a similar stance after Labor’s energy bill loophole was revealed. HAVE YOUR SAY
Forensic police and crime scene investigators are scouring a bushland walking track after the discovery of human remains by a hiker, with one local revealing the dangers of the rough, steep terrain.
A Granite Belt mum has been sentenced for a horrifying attack on a neighbour which resulted in more than $30,000 worth of damages. Find out why she did it here.
Queensland is staring down a humanitarian disaster with a shocking 91 per cent of Brisbane suburbs now in rental crisis, and regional Qld close behind. SEE BREAKDOWN OF 489 SUBURBS
It was once one of the most pristine stretches of beach, but it’s being trampled by ‘ferals’ and hoons with some treating it like a human toilet. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
A 65-year-old man has been killed and others injured after a head-on collision between a dual cab ute and a garbage truck. DETAILS
Exclusive analysis of NAPLAN performance and home values reveals the best Queensland suburbs to buy if you’re a parent.
Queensland is sliding towards a US-style tent city “embarrassment”, according to many across the state. HAVE YOUR SAY
A former tradie still coming to grips with a devastating, life changing illness lashed out putting someone in a chokehold in an alcohol-fuelled assault.
A Qld woman had just been holding onto a stash of marijuana for a mate to pass on to someone else when she was caught up in a police operation.
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